BHUBANESWAR: The State Government is contemplating to set up a special economic zone (SEZ) at Gopalpur in Ganjam district to create employment opportunities for 30,000 youths.
BHUBANESWAR: While uncertainty looms large over the Rs 1,150-crore titanium project, an Indo-Russian joint venture, after the Russian partners threatened to quit the project, the Government is making all-out efforts to bring the warring factions to a negotiating table.
BHUBANESWAR: Talks between the Indo-Russian partners over the proposed titanium project at Chattrapur in Ganjam district here today remained inconclusive as none of the warring factions is prepared to accept the point of view of the others.
BHUBANESWAR: While uncertainty looms large over the Rs 1,150-crore titanium project, an Indo-Russian joint venture, after the Russian partners threatened to quit the project, the Government is making all-out efforts to bring the warring factions to a negotiating table.
KORAPUT: Nalco has begun exploratory talks to establish a nuclear power plant with the support of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in Ganjam district. Nalco CMD Chittaranjan Pradhan said this while addressing the media at Damanjodi here yesterday. Pradhan also said a power plant is coming up at Jharsuguda. Moreover, a smelter plant in Iran is also in the pipeline.
BERHAMPUR: After being put on the backburner for decades, the Cheligada irrigation project in Ganjam district has finally been put on fast-track by the Government. The project will irrigate lands in Ganjam and Gajapati districts, supply drinking water to Berhampur city and generate power.
BHUBANESWAR: The death toll in the Orissa flash floods, triggered by heavy monsoon rains over the past week, rose to 27 Sunday after two more people died in Ganjam district, an official said.The highest number - 11 deaths - have been reported from Nayagarh district followed by four in Ganjam.
