WB, Odisha govt use Vikram Solar Modules for installing 300 Solar Water Pump Projects

Kolkata/IBNS: Vikram Solar, an Indian module manufacturer and EPC & rooftop solar solutions provider, on Thursday, announced the installation of over 300 solar water pump projects in West Bengal and Odisha using the company’s solar modules.

Five investment proposals worth Rs. 2,04,069 crore receive Odisha government's nod

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved five investment proposals envisaging investment of Rs. 2,04,069 crore in the 20th High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here.

Fifteenth Finance Commission to visit Odisha

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IBNS): The Fifteenth Finance Commission led by its Chairman, N.K. Singh will visit the State of Odisha from Jan 8 to 11, officials said.

Airtel launches VoLTE services in Kolkata

Kolkata, Mar 12 (IBNS) Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecommunications service provider, on Moday announced the launch of its VoLTE services in Kolkata.

Exempt electricity duty to boost investments in metallurgical plants: ASSOCHAM plea to Odisha govt.

Bhubaneswar, Dec 1 (IBNS): Apex industry body ASSOCHAM has urged the Government of Odisha for exemption of electricity duty to encourage investments in setting up metallurgical plants across the mineral-rich state.

Odisha ranks 3rd top-most in attracting live investments across India: ASSOCHAM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IBNS): The proactive approach of Odisha government towards consequential implementation of investment intentions seems to have been producing results as rate of under-implementation of live projects has drastically declined from peak level of about 62 per cent in FY13 to about 47 per cent in FY17, according to a just-concluded study conducted by apex industry body ASSOCHAM.

ICICI Bank signs MoU with Government of Odisha for e-governance services

Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 (IBNS): ICICI Bank, a private sector bank, on Friday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of Odisha to provide e-governance services to the people of the state.

Ministry of Railways sanctioned New BG line between Jeypore & Navarangpur in Odisha

New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): As per the announcement of Budget 2016-17, the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday said it has sanctioned New BG line between Jeypore & Navarangpur in Odisha.

Schneider Electric launches ‘Switch on India’ campaign in West Bengal, Odisha to expand its retail presence in East India

Kolkata: July 3 (IBNS): Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, on Monday said it has firmed up plans to acquire a bigger market share in the Rs 5000 crore market for low voltage electrical products such as MCBs, RCCBs, Distribution Boards, Switches & Sockets across India.

Centre working to expand capacity of NALCO to make it major aluminium producer globally

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): It has come to the notice of the Government of India regarding a news item appearing in some section of the Press that Government of India is trying to privatise the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) through buyback and offer for sale (OFS).

Odisha Chief Minister’s initiatives set the stage for rapid industrialization; Odisha approves fresh investments worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore

Kolkata, June 2 (IBNS): The initiative of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to engage with top industry houses during the 3 investors’ meets last year coupled with host of business reforms carried out by the government have paved the way for large investments in the State in diversified sectors.

Odisha's DOA&FE signs MoU with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment (DOA&FE), Government of Odisha, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further the objectives of improving the lives of smallholder farmers and promoting inclusive agricultural transformation in Odisha.

Tata Steel Limited executes definitive agreemnent to acquire equity of Odisha based Brahmani River Pellets Ltd

Mumbai/ Kol, Dec 23 (IBNS): Tata Steel Limited on Friday announced that it has executed definitive agreements to acquire 100% equity shares of Brahmani River Pellets Limited (BRPL) from Aryan Mining and Trading Corpn Private Limited (AMTC) and other companies in the Moorgate Industries Group (MIG).

Tata Steel brings first ever ISRO exhibition to Odisha

Bhubaneswar/ Kolkata, Dec 11 (IBNS): Celebrating the 10th year of Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS), Tata Steel in collaboration with Pathani Samanta Planetarium (PSP) has brought the much acclaimed Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the first time to Odisha.

Airtel launches 4G services in Kharagpur

Kharagpur, Aug 11 (IBNS): Telecommunications services provider Bharti Airtel on Thursday launched its 4G services in Kharagpur.