THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 In a significant advancement in precision diagnostics, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, on Thursday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Digital Pathology Scanner at the Department of Pathology, KIMS. This marks the first installation of such equipment in Odisha, positioning KIMS as one of the few institutions in India to fully integrate digitized ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 Odisha’s industrial growth push gathered further momentum on Tuesday as the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) approved 20 projects with a combined proposed investment of ₹4,353 crore. The approvals, granted at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, mark another significant step in the state’s strategy to attract diversified investments and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 A high-level delegation from Oil India Ltd. on Tuesday met senior Odisha government officials to review the progress of six Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants being developed across the state, signalling renewed momentum in Odisha’s waste-to-energy transition. The delegation, led by Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Ranjit Rath along with CGM Santanu Kumar Saikia and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday called upon newly appointed government officials to embrace compassion, excellence, continuous learning, and integrity as defining pillars of their public service careers. Addressing thousands of recruits at the 12th Recruitment Fair and Training Program–2025 held at Kalinga Stadium, the Chief Minister delivered a motivational message aimed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said Odisha must register a fivefold expansion of its economy over the next decade to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a $500-billion economy by 2036, emphasizing accelerated growth in infrastructure, industry, technology, and skills. Speaking at the inauguration of the two-day *Samruddha Odisha 2036* Conclave, organised ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrated Children’s Day 2025 with wide-ranging, inclusive programmes that brought learning, joy, and inspiration to more than 9,000 children across Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. The celebrations, marked by cultural events, sports, educational support, and creative engagement, highlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to nurturing confident, capable, and healthy ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 AJSA India has been honoured with the prestigious Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) Award 2025 under the Women’s Livelihoods category at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil. The award was presented to Manoranjan Behera, Executive Director of AJSA India, by an eminent panel comprising Janja Lula Da Silva, First Lady ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 The Odisha government is gearing up for the next phase of its electric mobility mission with the formulation of the Odisha Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0. At a stakeholder consultation held on Wednesday, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Commerce & Transport Department, underscored the importance of inter-departmental coordination and active private sector participation ...

How the Indian Roads Congress gave birth to one of the city’s most well-known neighbourhoods Bhubaneswar , 05.11.2025: Bhubaneswar’s landscape is dotted with many localities that carry history in their names, but few have a story as unique as IRC Village. What is now a bustling, modern neighborhood in Nayapalli once began as a temporary settlement built to host a grand ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a transformative development roadmap for Paradip, declaring that the port city will soon become a green hydrogen hub and a focal point of Odisha’s industrial and tourism growth. Inaugurating the Kalinga Baliyatra at Paradip, the Chief Minister described the grand celebration as a “unique blend of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 In a historic stride toward India’s semiconductor self-reliance, SiCSem Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Archean Chemical Industries Ltd., has broken ground for the nation’s first Integrated Device Manufacturing (IDM) facility at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. The ₹2,067-crore project marks a defining moment in advancing the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) under the Ministry of Electronics and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 As Cyclone ‘Montha’ approaches the Odisha coast, the State Government has intensified preparedness measures to ensure minimal disruption to essential services. Hon’ble Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management reviewed the readiness of various departments, including the Energy Department, in a high-level meeting attended by the Development Commissioner, ACS-cum-Special Relief Commissioner, Principal Secretary (Energy), and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 A five-day residential Hands-on Skill Development Training Programme for students of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools commenced on Monday at Centurion University, Bhubaneswar, under the SPEFL Trade initiative. The programme aims to provide students with practical exposure and enhance their employability through skill-based learning. Inaugurating the training, Niyati Pattnaik, Director, Directorate of Higher Secondary ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 With the impending Cyclone ‘Montha’ approaching the Odisha coast, the State Agriculture Department convened a high-level preparatory meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, to ensure readiness and swift response. Dr. Padhee directed that all agriculture officers remain on duty until October 31, with strict instructions that no ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 27, 2025 Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday unveiled Odisha’s ambitious maritime vision at the India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai, announcing investment deals worth ₹50,000 crore to strengthen the state’s position as India’s emerging maritime hub on the eastern coast. Reaffirming his government’s commitment to developing a strong port-led and port-based economy, CM ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 26, 2025 Reinforcing its dominance as Odisha’s leading digital service provider, Reliance Jio has recorded the highest addition of new mobile subscribers in the state for August 2025, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Jio added an impressive 1.49 lakh new mobile users during the month, taking its ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCTOBER 8, 2025 Odisha’s Development Commissioner Anu Garg has called for complete saturation of benefits under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in villages within a 5-km radius of mining zones, emphasizing that every household in mining-affected areas should experience tangible improvements. Addressing a State-level workshop organized by the Planning and Convergence Department on Wednesday, Garg underscored the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared that Odisha is witnessing rapid transformation under the double-engine government, fulfilling the people’s resolve for a ‘Viksit Odisha’ taken during the Assembly elections 18 months ago. Addressing a massive gathering at the Amalipali Ground in Jharsuguda, Modi said the state is now firmly on the path of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Odisha is sowing the seeds for a maize revolution. The state held its first consultative workshop under the Mukhyamantri Maka Mission (MMM) on Friday at the Krushi Bhawan Auditorium, Bhubaneswar, marking a decisive step toward transforming Odisha into a leading maize production hub. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 In a major step towards digital governance and citizen-centric service delivery, the Odisha government on Friday unveiled *‘Ama Sathi’* (My Companion), a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will provide access to 120 essential public services at the touch of a button. Launched by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, the chatbot will allow citizens to apply for ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on September 27 to inaugurate a slew of major projects, including railway initiatives worth ₹1,700 crore and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) indigenously developed 4G stack. From Jharsuguda, the Prime Minister will also flag off the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Berhampur in Odisha with Udhna in Surat ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 25, 2025 In a powerful assertion of economic justice and regional equity, two legislators — Sudhir Ranjan Pattjoshi, MLA of Dharmagarh, and Nilamadhaba Hikaka, MLA of Bissam Cuttack (Rayagada) — today pledged to escalate the long-pending demand for opening of bauxite mines in Lanjigarh to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha. Their assurances come a day ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 20, 2025 In a major push towards its “Samrudha Odisha 2036” vision, the Government of Odisha has cleared fresh investments worth ₹4,515 crore across 18 strategic projects, expected to generate more than 8,200 employment opportunities. The approvals were granted at the 139th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 20, 2025 In a landmark step for Odisha’s millet mission, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has begun procuring Ragi (finger millet) from the state for the first time. The Centre has set a target of lifting 40,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Ragi from Odisha for inclusion in the central pool, which will be distributed under ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 13, 2025 “Greed is a disease with no cure, and it lies at the root of the decline in our social values,” asserted Justice N. Santosh Hegde, former Supreme Court judge and retired Karnataka Lokayukta, in a forthright address at KIIT Law School on “Fall in Social Values and Its Consequences”. Lamenting the relentless pursuit of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 8, 2025 Odisha is poised to make sporting history by hosting India’s first-ever World Athletics Global Meet — the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze — at the iconic Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025. Organized in collaboration with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of India, this prestigious event cements Odisha’s place on the international athletics ...

THEBUISNESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 31, 2025 Reaffirming its commitment to child health and nutrition, the Government of Odisha, through the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a high-impact media workshop on Thursday to mark the upcoming World Breastfeeding Week 2025. The event, held at the Directorate’s Conference Hall, centered around the theme *“Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 24, 2025 In a heartening recognition of grassroots sports excellence, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati felicitated two rising Wushu stars — Prem Munda and Rajkumar Munda — at a special ceremony held on July 23 at Raj Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Hailing from the tribal heartland of Barbil and trained under the Jindal Foundation’s Wushu Programme, the ...

THEBUISNESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 18, 2025 “Increasing the contribution of industry and manufacturing to Odisha’s GDP remains a top priority for us,” declared Hemant Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries & MSME Department, Government of Odisha, while inaugurating the 2nd edition of the Odisha Manufacturing Conclave 2025 organized by ASSOCHAM at a city hotel. Speaking at the conclave themed “AI-Driven Manufacturing: ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 16, 2025 In a landmark push toward industrial growth, the Odisha government on Monday approved eight mega industrial projects with a combined investment of ₹1.51 lakh crore, projected to generate over 62,000 jobs across six districts of the state. The approvals came during the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 14, 2025 India’s ace gymnast Pranati Nayak added another feather to her cap by winning the bronze medal in the women’s vault at the 2025 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships, held at the Jecheon Gymnasium in South Korea. The 30-year-old athlete delivered a commendable performance, scoring 13.466 to secure third place, finishing behind China’s Yihan Zhang ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 11, 2025 In a compelling example of how public–private collaboration can transform lives, Aster CMI Hospital, one of India’s premier healthcare institutions, has successfully enabled life-saving liver transplants for three children from Odisha through its partnership with the state government. This initiative is part of Aster CMI’s flagship Affordable Liver Transplantation Program, launched under a Memorandum ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JUNE 10, 2025 Odisha, long celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, mineral resources, and resilient communities, has made significant strides in recent years across multiple socio-economic dimensions. The state has expanded its industrial footprint, become a national leader in disaster resilience, and laid the groundwork for sustained institutional investment. With a rapidly growing young population and ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 10, 2025 In a country where sporting aspirations often remain confined to metropolitan hubs and elite academies, Odisha is charting a bold, inclusive path — one that is deeply rooted in its villages, tribal regions, and small towns. Over the past year, the Government of Odisha has launched a transformative grassroots sports development initiative that combines ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 8, 2025 Odisha has witnessed its highest-ever industrial growth in a single year, surpassing the combined industrial progress of the previous five years, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Sunday. He credited the achievement to focused governance, committed implementation, and robust collaboration with the industry. Speaking at a special interaction with leading industrialists, MSME entrepreneurs, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU DHAMRA, MAY 22, 2025 For over 200 million years, turtles have thrived across land and sea, surviving mass extinctions and playing a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. Often referred to as “keystone species,” sea turtles influence the health and stability of both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Yet today, these ancient reptiles face unprecedented threats. Pollution, habitat loss, ...

Major investments from Tata Steel, NINL, and global players mark a new phase of industrialization in Jajpur THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JAJPUR (ODISHA), MAY 22, 2025 In a landmark move to boost industrial development and employment, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday unveiled 24 industrial projects worth ₹1.15 lakh crore, expected to generate 36,000 direct jobs. The projects, ranging from ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 19, 2025 In a significant milestone for marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) annual initiative, Operation Olivia, has successfully protected over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles that nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha during February 2025. The operation, conducted each year from November to May, plays a crucial role in ensuring the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 7, 2025 In a powerful testament to resilience and quality education, students from Gram Vikas’ four residential schools have delivered outstanding results in the 2024-25 Class 10 board examinations. Out of 159 students who appeared from Ganjam, Gajapati, and Kalahandi districts, an impressive 91 scored above 60 per cent, and three of the schools recorded a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PURI, MAY 5, 2025 A spiritual and cultural storm has brewed over the naming of a newly consecrated Jagannath temple in Digha, West Bengal. Puri’s titular king and chairman of the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, has strongly objected to the use of the term ‘Jagannath Dham’ for the Digha shrine, asserting that such ...

THEBUSINESSBYYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 30, 2025 Vedanta-groomed Kalahandi tribal protégé , a promising young archer from the tribal-dominated Kalahandi district of Odisha and a beneficiary of Vedanta Aluminium’s community sports programme, has brought laurels to the state by clinching a bronze medal in the Under-17 category at the prestigious Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav Tribal Archery Meet 2025, held recently in Visakhapatnam, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 24, 2025 Once emblematic of poverty, deprivation, and disease, Odisha’s Kalahandi district has witnessed a stunning transformation over the past two decades. Once plagued by inadequate health infrastructure and an unrelenting malaria epidemic, the region is now emerging as a model of grassroots healthcare reform — thanks to Vedanta Aluminium’s long-term commitment to community well-being. For ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 14, 2025 In a significant push to infrastructure development in Odisha, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will visit the state on April 19 to inaugurate a series of national highway projects. The announcement was made by state BJP vice-president Golak Mohapatra on Monday. Gadkari is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar for a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 14, 2025 Marking the Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Sankranti, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced a ₹215 crore redevelopment package for the revered Maa Tarini Temple at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district. The landmark initiative reflects the state government’s renewed commitment to preserving and promoting Odisha’s rich religious and cultural heritage. Announced ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, APRIL 14, 2025 The Paradip Port Authority (PPA), under the leadership of Chairman PL Haranadh, solemnly observed Ambedkar Jayanti to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. Marked with reverence, the occasion celebrated Dr. Ambedkar’s enduring legacy as a social reformer and champion of justice and equality. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 14 In a vibrant celebration of Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday led the nation in extending warm greetings on the occasion of Pana Sankranti, also known as Maha Vishuba Sankranti — the traditional Odia New Year. Taking to social media platform X, President Murmu shared a heartfelt message: “On the occasion of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 11, 2025 In a significant political and public health development, Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha on Friday, marking a major milestone in the Centre’s push for nationwide implementation of its flagship healthcare scheme. The launch came nearly ten months after the BJP assumed power in the state, ending ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 10, 2025 In a major stride toward transforming Odisha’s agricultural and industrial future, the state government on Thursday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three leading oil palm companies to accelerate large-scale oil palm cultivation. The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, is ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 8, 2025 In a major push to industrial growth and employment generation, the Government of Odisha on Tuesday signed 13 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and received 15 additional investment intents, drawing total investment commitments worth ₹1.03 lakh crore. These projects are expected to create over 95,000 job opportunities across the state. The milestone agreements were ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 7, 2025 In a major move to position Odisha as a leading industrial hub, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has concluded the first day of his two-day visit to New Delhi, which has already yielded promising results in the form of substantial investments and pivotal collaborations. The visit, which began on Monday, aims to bolster ...