MAHANADI WATER
Gas hunt: RIL, ONGC, BP may share $1-billion infra facility
The shared infrastructure, under the $1-billion plan, model aims to reduce development costs, eliminate standalone facilities for smaller discoveries and improve operational efficiency and commercial viability.
Forget solar and wind: India bets on heat buried deep underground for round-the-clock clean electricity; here's the big plan
India is stepping up efforts to tap its estimated 10.6 GW geothermal energy potential, with its first two geothermal wells commissioned in Ladakh's Puga Valley in July 2026. The government is also supporting pilot projects across Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh and Telangana, while its 2025 National Geothermal Energy Policy aims to promote research, technology development and private investment in the sector.
Government extends deepwater drilling support to previously awarded blocks
The Indian government will provide financial support under the Samudra Manthan scheme for deepwater drilling activities. Recently issued guidelines extend this support to previously awarded Open Acreage Licensing Policy and Discovered Small Field blocks. Additionally, the financial assistance covers seismic surveys and a portion of exploratory well costs. Recovery of government funding will begin after commercial production or upon recovering 50% of costs.
Govt sets rules for Rs 84,084-cr offshore oil hunt, will share deepwater drilling risk
The Indian government will implement the Samudra Manthan scheme to encourage deepwater oil and gas exploration. Funding will cover part of the drilling costs for exploratory wells to enhance oil reserves. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on imported hydrocarbons while stimulating investment in offshore basins. Shared infrastructure support will also aid in connecting small discoveries for production.
Odisha plans 'Silicon Valley' near Cuttack, offers 25% extra capex support for chip projects: CM Majhi
Odisha plans a new "Silicon Valley" near Cuttack to attract chip industry investments. The state will offer additional fiscal support for supply chain projects. Discussions are ongoing with several international companies for semiconductor investments. Existing projects are under construction and expansion plans are being explored.
Odisha govt concerned about Mahanadi issue, held discussions with Chhattisgarh CM: Majhi
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi is addressing the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh and focusing on Bolangir's development. Discussions with Chhattisgarh CM have been held. Development projects worth Rs 890 crore, including an irrigation project benefiting 38,000 farmers, have been initiated. The state's MSP for paddy is increased with additional bonuses.
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KSK Mahanadi likely to undergo fresh bidding
The move will give a chance for a better valuation for the 1,800-MW project, which saw interest from the likes of Adani Power, Jindal Power and Vedanta Ltd in the first round of auctions, people close to the development said.
Odisha: Opposition objects to Naveen Patnaik reading out speech while replying to debate in Assembly
There was an exchange of words between the Congress and BJD members over Patnaik reading out the speech from a sheet instead of directly speaking to the House while replying to the debate on the Home and General Administration department demands on Tuesday night.
Mahanadi water row: Union minister blames Chhattisgarh government for blocking flow
The construction of barrages in the upper catchment areas carried out by the Raman Sigh-led govt has allegedly reduced the inflow of water into Odisha.
Supreme Court asks Centre to set up Mahanadi water tribunal
The union Ministry of Water Resources, caught between the two states, had preferred on finding a solution through talks.
Settle Mahanadi water dispute through talks: Centre to Odisha
While Odisha is free to move a tribunal or the Supreme Court, records show that water disputes are not resolved for 20 to 30 years, Gadkari said.
Odisha government injecting fear among people on Mahanadi issue: Dharmendra Pradhan
He was speaking at a meeting held here on the occasion of Narendra Modi government's completion of three years in office in the presence of Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu.
Mahanadi dispute can be resolved in minutes: Raman Singh
Singh, clarified that the purpose of his visit to Odisha is to clear the air of misunderstanding among the Odia people on the Mahanadi row.
Dharmendra Pradhan acting as Chhattisgarh 'spokesman' on Mahanadi: BJD
BJD's statement against Pradhan came a day after the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas blamed Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh.
Centre announces negotiation committee for Mahanadi dispute
According to an official statement issued by Union Water Resources Ministry, the panel will examine existing water sharing agreements on river Mahanadi .
Odisha seeks Tribunal for Mahanadi dispute
Odisha is objecting to Chhattisgarh building barrages over the Mahanadi that it claims will reduce water downstream in Odisha.
Pandemonium over Mahanadi water dispute in Odisha assembly
Though Congress members had started the agitation in the well yesterday, the BJP members today joined them in seeking clarification from the chief minister.
Congress blames Naveen Patnaik for Mahanadi river water dispute
Slamming Chhattisgarh for unilaterally building projects on the upstream of the river, Mishra said, "Odisha should approach the Centre for setting up a tribunal."
Move SC to resolve Mahanadi issue, CPI(M) asks Naveen Patnaik
Though CPI(M) was critical of the Odisha government for raising the issue at the later stage of construction by the Chhattisgarh government, it fully supported the state.
Centre tries to resolve Mahanadi issue but Naveen Patnaik unhappy
Patnaik said he wanted Chhattisgarh to immediately stop work on its barrages but his demand was not accepted at the meeting which was also attended by his counterpart Raman Singh.
Will sit with Odisha and resolve Mahanadi issue: Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh
"In the interest of transparency and mutual understanding, I have directed irrigation department to share all information with Odisha, which it has," said Singh.
Congress calls for tribunal if talks fail on Mahanadi river row
"If the exercise fails to reach an understanding to protect Odisha's interest, the state government should ask the Centre to constitute Mahanadi Water Dispute Tribunal as per provisions."
Naveen Patnaik says prepared for Mahanadi meet
A fact-finding team that Patnaik had sent to Chhattisgarh submitted its 25 page report to the CM on Sunday.
Uma Bharati invites Naveen, Raman to resolve Mahanadi issue
The delegation, led by Pradhan, expressed concerns over the developments taking place over Mahanadi issue and sought assurance from Bharati and Balyan.
Pranab Mukherjee urged to intervene in Mahanadi issue all non-BJD political parties in Odisha
The all party delegation also drew attention of the President to the dispute that Odisha was not consulted by the Central Water Commission.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says state will leave no stone unturned to establish its right over Mahanadi waters
A political storm has broken out between the two states ever since Chhattisgarh's plans to build barrages in the upper catchment area of the river were made public.
Mahanadi pollution a cause of concern
With the Centre pushing to clean Ganga, public opinion is gaining momentum for the state government to take concrete steps to make the Mahanadi river system pollution-free.
Flood scenarios remains grim in Odisha
23 people have so far died in rain-related incidents in the state where vast areas are marooned and road links snapped.
Pressure mounts on Naveen to stop water supply to industries from Mahanadi
The Naveen Patnaik government has come under pressure to discontinue water supply to industries from Mahanadi River and form Water Commission to study water availability in the state's largest river.
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