Bhubaneswar: As geopolitical tensions intensify in West Asia, anxieties about energy security are unsurprising. But the rapid spread of rumours about petrol and diesel shortages across social media illustrates a familiar problem in moments of global uncertainty: panic often travels faster than facts. India’s largest fuel retailer, Indian Oil Corporation, has categorically dismissed the circulating…
Bhubaneswar: Russia is prepared to redirect crude oil shipments to India to help offset potential supply disruptions arising from the escalating conflict in West Asia, according to an industry source cited by Reuters. Around 9.5 million barrels of crude oil are currently aboard tankers near Indian waters and could be diverted to Indian refiners within…
Bhubaneswar: The intensifying confrontation between Iran and its adversaries has taken a new and alarming turn after Tehran reportedly launched a missile strike on a major oil facility in Bahrain, raising fears of a broader regional war and threatening critical global energy infrastructure. Refinery Hit Near Manama The missile reportedly struck the Ma’ameer refinery complex,…
Bhubaneswar: A dispute over ritual management has triggered fresh tensions at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple, with servitors responsible for preparing the temple’s sacred Mahaprasad warning they may suspend cooking if their demands are not addressed within a week. Members of the Suar-Mahasuar Nijog, the traditional servitor body entrusted with preparing Mahaprasad for the deities…
Bhubaneswar: For decades, the old quarters of Cuttack — Odisha’s iconic Silver City — have posed a planning dilemma. Its dense, organically evolved neighbourhoods, defined by narrow lanes, fragmented landholdings, and minimal parking space, rarely fit within the rigid framework of modern urban building rules. The result was predictable: redevelopment stalled, approvals slowed, and much…
Bhubaneswar: The escalating conflict in West Asia has begun to directly affect air travel from Odisha, with flights between Bhubaneswar and Dubai facing cancellations due to widespread airspace closures in the region. Airline IndiGo has cancelled its Bhubaneswar–Dubai flights scheduled for Monday and Wednesday, following restrictions on several air routes across West Asia after recent…
Bhubaneswar: Amid rising uncertainty over energy supplies due to tensions in West Asia, Russia is prepared to reroute crude oil shipments to India to help cushion potential disruptions, according to an industry source cited by Reuters. The source said around 9.5 million barrels of crude are already on board tankers near Indian waters, and these…
Bhubaneswar: Defending champions India national cricket team enter their crucial encounter against England cricket team riding strong momentum after an impressive Super Eights campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. India’s confidence has been boosted by a standout performance from Sanju Samson, whose unbeaten 97 against the West Indies cricket team powered the side…
Bhubaneswar, INDIA: Iran has opened its land borders for Indian nationals seeking to leave the country following rising regional tensions after U.S. and Israeli strikes that began on February 28 and forced the shutdown of regional airspace. According to reports, Indian citizens are being allowed to exit through neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Armenia, and…
Bhubaneswar: Government sources have said that India remains in a comfortable position regarding energy security despite global uncertainties affecting oil and gas markets. Officials stated that the country currently holds adequate energy stocks, which are being replenished daily to ensure uninterrupted supply. They emphasised that there is no shortage of LPG or LNG, adding that…