Bhubaneswar:19/4/26; Odisha has taken a significant step forward in its journey toward becoming a technology and semiconductor hub. In a landmark development, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw jointly laid the foundation stone for the advanced 3D Glass Solution semiconductor project in Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. This project signals the beginning of a new era of industrial and technological growth in ...

Bhubaneswar:2/4/26: India’s first coal gasification-based ammonium nitrate plant will be established in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district. The Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL), a joint venture between Coal India Limited (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), will set up the plant at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda with around Rs 25,000 crore investment. An agreement was signed between the BCGCL and Mahanadi ...

Newdelhi:2/4/26; The Ministry of Coal has marked FY 2025–26 as a watershed moment in India’s coal sector, with captive and commercial mining achieving a milestone never reached before. For the first time, combined production and dispatch from these blocks have surpassed the 200 Million Tonnes (MT) mark, marking a decisive leap in scale, capability, and contribution to the Nation’s energy ...

Newdelhi:31/3/26:Ministry of Steel and all PSUs/institutions under its administrative control viz. SAIL, NMDC, RINL, KIOCL, MOIL, MECON, MSTC, NISST, JPC & BPNSI observed the ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’ from 16th to 31st March, 2026. This was as per the Calendar of Swachhata Pakhwada for the year 2026 released by the Department of Drinking water and Sanitation. Officers/officials of the Ministry and employees in various ...

Newdelhi:31/3/26:The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Technological University (DTU), marking a significant step towards strengthening research–academia collaboration in India’s cement and construction sector. The collaboration aims to promote joint research and innovation in cement and concrete technologies, provide training opportunities for students, professionals, and stakeholders, and enhance skill ...

Newdelhi:27/3/26:The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has crossed ₹20,000 crore in Gross Premium for the FY 2025–2026. The development signifies growing trust of policyholders, intermediaries, and stakeholders in OICL in particular and public sector insurance institutions as a whole. The achievement aligns with the Government’s broader objective to promote financial inclusion (Insurance for All by 2047) and to ensure wider ...

Newdelhi:21/3/26:With the sustained and coordinated efforts across the coal sector and the invaluable contribution of all stakeholders, the country has successfully achieved the landmark of 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production on 20.03.2026 for the second year in a row. This significant milestone underscores India’s growing self-reliance in the energy sector and its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply to ...

Bhubaneswar:19/3/26:The Government of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Watershed Support Service and Activities Network (WASSAN) to revive forgotten foods and neglected crops across the state. The programme, worth ₹247.024 crore, will run from 2025–26 to 2029–30 and cover 25 biodiversity-rich blocks in 15 districts, including Gandhamardhan, Niyamgiri, Sunabeda, Satkosia, Gupteswar, Malyagiri, and Similipal. Deputy Chief Minister ...

Newdelhi:19/3/26:India’s mineral sector has achieved a significant milestone in the financial year 2025–26 with the successful auction of 200 mineral blocks, the highest ever in a single year. This achievement reflects the strong cooperative efforts between the Union and State Governments and highlights the growing maturity of India’s auction-based mineral allocation framework. Out of the 200 auctioned blocks, 123 are ...

Newdelhi:19/3/26:Coal is continuing to ensure reliable baseload power to support core industries such as steel and cement that underpin the economic growth of the country. The country’s coal production continues to match prevailing consumer demand, and adequate stocks are being built at the mine end to maintain supplies to consumers as per their requirements, with continued support from Railways. The ...