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Rain, thundershower, gusty surface winds likely to lash Odisha

Under the impact of a well marked low pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal

Odisha targets 10 million tonnes food grain output in Kharif 2016

The state government has also set an ambitious target to disburse Rs 6,000 crore of co-operative loans to the farmers during Kharif 2016

Odisha to auction six mineral blocks in FY17, seven more in next fiscal

The blocks lined up to go under the hammer are a mix of iron ore, limestone and bauxite blocks

Odisha Budget muted on Capex growth despite higher borrowing

It is set to take the state's total debt stock to Rs 64,991.83 crore by the close of this financial year

Odisha earns Rs 4,794 crore from sea food exports

The state produced 4.67 lakh tonnes of fish in FY15, an increase of 13% over the previous year.

Odisha mulls new BPO policy

Aims to create 10,000 BPO seats

Congress demands President's rule in Odisha

Citing the 'dictatorial attitude' of the ruling Biju Janata Dal in the state assembly.

Odisha's iron ore output touches 80 mt, highest in 10 years

Production witnessed a spurt of nearly 50% as the state govt passed swift orders for reopening of many iron ore mines.

CAG flays Odisha for parking govt money in personal accounts

There were 856 personal account holders with a closing balance of Rs 1,146 crore operating as personal accounts.

Odisha stresses on Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs

To ensure industrial development and generation of employment in the state.

Fresh norms on stacking to cool iron ore prices in Odisha

Brings a much needed dose of relief to the stressed steel makers & end use industries like pellet plants.

Odisha targets one lakh acre land bank creation by June

Aiming to ease the prolonged process of land acquisition for industries.

Steel units resent move to hike freight costs

Any rise in transportation rates would make iron ore dearer for the steel units.

OCPL to invest Rs 1500 cr on coal blocks development

Total reserve of the coal blocks is 531 million tonne.

Odisha lists 12 mineral blocks for auctions

All these blocks are at G3 level & survey work is underway for upgrading them to the G2 level to make them eligible for auctions.

Odisha Traders' Associations call-off strike

Odisha traders stopped import of essential food items from other states to protest against imposition of VAT

Odisha clears Rs 47,569 cr investments in FY16

It aims to re-position itself as an investor friendly state.

Drought shock dims Odisha's growth: Economic Survey

The real growth rate of the state economy has been projected at a limping 6.1% in 2015-16

Odisha Cabinet approves amendment in FRBM Act

The decision would give an additional leeway to the state government to go for higher borrowing for meeting its rising capex

Odisha faces industry body flak for going slow on business ease

The industry chamber suggested the state government that there is enough scope for further simplifying the application format to two pages