Bhubaneswar, June 1, ( Newshub Desk): Former Odisha Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pritiranjan Ghadai has raised serious concerns over rampant illegal chromite mining in Sukinda Valley, Jajpur district. In a strongly worded letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Ghadai called for urgent action, citing massive revenue losses and severe environmental degradation….
Bhubaneswar, May 11, 2025 (Newshub Desk) – The Indian government has announced plans to construct a bridge over Chilika Lake, connecting Satapada to Jahnikuda in the Krishna Prasad block. This project aims to improve transportation infrastructure, eliminating the need for hazardous ferry travel and enhancing accessibility in the region. A subcommittee conducted a feasibility study…
( Newshub Desk)In a significant development for Odisha’s mining sector, stakeholders gathered for a public hearing to express strong support for an iron ore project in Keonjhar. The session, attended by local residents, industry representatives, and government officials, saw discussions on the economic benefits and environmental safeguards associated with the initiative. Proponents emphasised the project’s…
ODISHA ( Newshub Desk): A massive herd of 67 elephants from neighbouring Jharkhand has entered Odisha again, wreaking havoc on agricultural lands and unsettling local communities. The elephants crossed the Budhabalanga River and moved through rural areas, trampling acres of crops and forcing villagers into a state of panic. Farmers in the Betanati range had…
