Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project Under Review; Panel Report Awaited

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project is currently under review by the Odisha government, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the state assembly on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question by Rourkela MLA Sarada Prasad Nayak, Minister Mahapatra stated that an Inter-Ministerial Committee has been constituted to examine the project….

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Kashipur -Odisha People in the Kansariguda area are seeing steady progress in the Aditya Alumina Refinery project by Hindalco. Along with the construction work, the company is also supporting nearby villages through activities in health, education, livelihoods, infrastructure, and community development, reaching more than 18,000 people. Locals believe the project will bring good opportunities in the future, especially for jobs and better facilities. Already, more than 1,000 youth from Rayagada and Koraput districts are working in the project through different agencies, giving hope for improved livelihoods and growth in the region. However, despite steady progress, the project has faced intermittent disruptions caused by certain vested interest groups. In an unfortunate incident in the recent past, a group unlawfully entered the construction site and severely assaulted security personnel, leading to injuries and raising serious concerns regarding safety and law and order. Further, there have been instances where workers engaged through reputed contractors such as L&T, ESSAR, and other agencies abruptly resorted to strikes on unfounded grounds, These actions appear to be influenced by some vested corporate interest rather than genuine local concerns. It is important to highlight that the local community has consistently extended strong support to the project, recognizing its potential to transform the region. However, there is growing apprehension among residents that continued interference by outside miscreants may hinder the project’s timely completion and jeopardize their future prospects. Community members have expressed concerns that such disruptions could be driven by competing interests company seeking to stall the project’s progress. They have reiterated their aspiration for peaceful development and have urged all stakeholders to ensure that the project proceeds without further obstruction. Aditya Alumina Refinery remains committed to working in close collaboration with local communities, administration, and all stakeholders to ensure safe, transparent, and timely execution of the project. The company strongly believes that the project will serve as a cornerstone for sustainable growth and inclusive development in the

Kashipur -Odisha People in the Kansariguda area are seeing steady progress in the Aditya Alumina Refinery project by Hindalco. Along with the construction work, the company is also supporting nearby villages through activities in health, education, livelihoods, infrastructure, and community development, reaching more than 18,000 people. Locals believe the project will bring good opportunities in…

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Militant duo involved in attacks on migrant workers killed in Pulwama encounter

J&K, 28/4:Two local militants affiliated with Al-Badr outfit, who were involved in the recent attacks on migrant labourers, were killed in a pre-dawn encounter with security forces in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday.     “#PulwamaEncounterUpdate: Both killed terrorists identified as local terrorists namely Aijaz Hafiz & Shahid Ayub, of Al-Badr outfit. 02 AK…

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Odisha CM Honours Jindal Sports Hostel Athlete Sweta Rani for Bronze at Asian Wushu Championship

Bhubaneswar, 04/08/2025: Sweta Rani Mahanta of Jindal Sports Hostel was felicitated by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi for winning Bronze Medal in the 48 kg category at the 12th Asian Junior Wushu Championship held in China. The Chief Minister felicitated her during the closing ceremony of the 64th Senior Men’s Inter-District Football Championship…

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Babita Patra Appointed Chairperson of Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights; Six New Members Also Notified 

Bhubaneswar, 5/8: The Government of Odisha has appointed Smt. Babita Patra as the Chairperson of the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR).   Smt. Babita Patra, a resident of Mayur Vihar, Somnath Nagar, Berhampur, will hold office as Chairperson for a term of three years from the date of assumption of office…

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