Odisha biotechnology policy, 2024
The government of Odisha has approved the Biotechnology Policy 2024 to create a flourishing ecosystem for the biotech industry. This will further promote higher education, research & infrastructure development
Odisha
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Hiranandani to set up floating LNG terminal in West Bengal
Real estate developer Hiranandani Group plans to set up a Rs 2,400 crore floating LNG import terminal off Haldia, West Bengal, and supply imported gas to users as far as Paradip in Odisha. H-Energy
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Centre gives partial relief on mining leases
With the Centre proposing to give state governments the powers to reserve end-use of any mine put up for mining lease (ML) auction, steelmakers have reason to cheer as merchant miners with deep pockets
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Home-grown tag for forest products
New Delhi, March 23: A consortium of industry and government experts has launched an agency to grant domestic certification of forests that will help forest products from India bound for export markets
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Coal-mining states to be richer by Rs 71,000 cr
The second phase of the e-auction of 11 coal mines proved to be a bonanza for mineral-rich states, whose revenues increased to Rs 2.05 lakh crore from Rs 1.35 lakh crore in the first phase. Out of the
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ArcelorMittal readies feasibility report for Bellary steel plant
ArcelorMittal on Wednesday said it has completed a draft feasibility report (DFR) for its proposed 6 mtpa steel plant in Karnataka that entails an investment of a whopping $6.5 billion. "A draft feasibility
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Odisha to defend move to auction mines in HC
The state government will file an affidavit in the Orissa High Court (HC) on Wednesday defending its decision to auction mining leases awaiting second and subsequent renewal. "In our affidavit, we are
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Government drops proposal to restrict mineral exploration
The ministry of mines has dropped a proposal to restrict initial search for mineralisation done under reconnaissance permits. The ministry is finalising amendments to the mining law. Officials said the
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Centre, state committed to Posco project in Odisha: Steel secretary
The Centre and Odisha government are committed to the Posco project, Union Steel Secretary Rakesh Singh said and promised adequate raw material linkage to local industries. "We have discussed the issue.
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Mining amendment Bill in winter session of Parliament'
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union minister for mines, said on Thursday that amendments to the Mines and Mineral Development and Regulation (MMDR) Act, 1957 would be carried in the coming session of Parliament.
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12 Puri hotels face closure
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) and the district administration will down shutters of 12 hotels along Puri beach on Thursday for violating pollution control norms. The hotels