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 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 ...