Industry Odisha Bureau, April 6: Providing relief to students and migrant labourers, the Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department issued a clarification over the sale and distribution of 5 kg LPG cylinders in the state. Following the 5kg LPG refill mayhem, the department on Sunday banned the open sale of 5 kg LPG cylinders. Earlier, the department had laid a ban on the sale of 5kg small cylinders in the state. Clearing the air, the latest notification read that there is no complete ban on the refill of 5kg LPG cylinders. Students and migrant labourers can avail these by…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, April 5: The ongoing tug of war between the defence forces of US-Israel and Iran along with the protracted blockage of world’s critical choke point called the Strait of Hormuz has now been evidently crystal clear that the fossil fuel is the arch apple of discord and the belligerent bone of contention. The queer Venezuela episode arbitrarily enacted by the incumbent Trump regime of the United States of America (USA) that has not only stunned the whole world, but has also been a testimony to the global notion that the fossil fuel is fuelling fierce fight between…
Industry Odisha Bureau, April 5: In a major move, the Odisha Government has decided to provide 11.25 percent reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) students in technical, medical and other professional studies. The Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has taken this decision while enhancing the quota for SC and ST students. Speaking to media persons after the Cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister announced that reservation for ST students in technical, professional, medical, and allied courses will increase from 12 percent to 22.5 percent, while SC students will see their quota rise from 8 percent to…
Industry Odisha Bureau, April 5: In a significant move for proper management of surplus rice with strengthening food security of poor people in the state, the Odisha Government has decided to distribute additional 5 kg rice to each person covered under Public Distribution System (PDS). The State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a new scheme named as ‘Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana’ (MAPY) for this purpose. Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister Mohan announced that the scheme will provide additional 5 kg rice to beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and…
Industry Odisha Bureau, April 5: In a move to strengthen the Poshan Abhiyaan, the Odisha Government has decided to distribute 79,033 smartphones for Anganwadi Workers, Lady Supervisors, and Block Coordinators-Poshan. This decision was taken at the State Cabinet meeting held last evening. The Cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has decided to procure 79,033 smartphones for the Anganwadi Workers at a total cost of Rs 93.13 crore, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said. These devices will enable efficient tracking and management of several Poshan Abhiyaan activities, including beneficiary registration, daily data entry into the Poshan Tracker, monitoring of supplementary…
Industry Odisha Bureu, April 4: Since the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has been entrusted with the tough task of causing pension fund reforms in India, it is on its concerted efforts to evolve ways and means so that a “deeper secondary market for alternate investment funds (AIFs)” is created in a bid to aid the financial arena for “longer fund cycles”. As per media reports, PFRDA incumbent chairman S Ramann strongly advocates for “a venture capital and private equity fund” that “ought not to be for a limited period.” Speaking to media, the PFRDA chief batted for…
Industry Odisha Bureau, April 4: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF& CC) has accorded Stage-1 forest clearance for the proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport at Puri. The MOEF&CC has conveyed its decision to the Odisha government in a letter to the State Forest Secretary. As per the letter, the State Government had submitted a proposal to the Ministry seeking prior approval for diversion of 27.887 hectares (ha) forest land for the proposed airport at Puri under the provisions of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The proposal has been examined by the Advisory Committee (AC) constituted by the…
Industry Odisha Bureau, April 4: To promote exploration of Titanium like rare minerals, the Odisha Government has proposed for establishment of a Rare Earth and Strategic Minerals Value Addition Corridor in Odisha, anchored around the Gopalpur–Chhatarpur coastal belt in Ganjam district. The Government of India, in the Union Budget 2026-27, announced a proposal to support the mineral-rich States of Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to establish dedicated Rare Earth Corridors to promote mining, processing, research and manufacturing. In view of the above, the State Government has decided to set up a Rare Earth and Strategic Minerals Value Addition…
Industry Odisha Bureau, April 3: Imposing yet again steep tariffs on imported goods entering the US markets with effect from upcoming April 6, President Donald Trump on Thursday (April 2) has already accorded his seal of approval to the official proclamation. In accordance with the sweeping proclamation, 100 per cent tariffs have been levied on the patented pharmaceuticals to be imported into the markets of United States of America, while 50 per cent tariffs have been imposed on the imports of steel, aluminium and copper. It has been reported by media that such a move has been initiated by the…
Industry Odisha Bureau, April 3: The Odisha government has collected heavy fines of more than Rs 100 crore from people indulged in illegal mining and unauthorised transportation of minerals. According to official data, the Steel and Mines Department has conducted enforcements against illegal transportation of mines and collected a penalty of Rs 48.16 crore during the financial year 2024-25 while another Rs 52.42 crore during the last financial year 2025-26. During the financial year 2024-25, the State Government has registered 1062 FIRs against the persons and seized 4676 vehicles involved in the illegal transportation of mines. Similarly, 1421 police cases…