Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a major industrial proposal by Adani Enterprises Ltd to establish a ₹84,000 crore coal-to-chemicals complex in Sundargarh district, utilising land originally acquired for a scrapped Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP). The project will be set up on around 3,047 acres spanning six villages, comprising both private and government land…
Bhubaneswar: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed authorities across states to intensify enforcement against the use of illegal fruit ripening agents, reiterating a strict ban on harmful substances such as Calcium Carbide. The regulator has instructed all Food Safety Commissioners, Central Licensing Authorities, and Regional Directors to step up surveillance, conduct…
The only advocate to receive the honour in this category at Jan Kalyaan Morcha’s prestigious “Ek Shaam Desh ke Naam,” held in the presence of Union and State Ministers and eminent digni Bhubaneswar: In a proud and memorable moment, Advocate Shashank Bajpai was honoured with the Jankalyaan Samman for Excellence in the Field of Law and Legal Services at “Ek Shaam…
Bhubaneswar: A new technology-driven training initiative, the Zoho Skill Hub, has been launched in western Odisha at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VISUT), in collaboration with Zoho Corporation and Paytm’s ‘Wisdom on Wheels’ programme. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the initiative will equip students with industry-relevant technical skills and create pathways for direct…
Bhubaneswar: Legendary composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar has unveiled an ambitious plan to build what is envisioned as Asia’s largest hospital, dedicated to his iconic sisters Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. The proposed project aims to deliver world-class healthcare with a strong emphasis on affordability and accessibility, ensuring that quality medical services reach people across all sections…
Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that the census process in the country has begun and will include caste-based data collection. Addressing the House, Shah said the government has decided to conduct a caste census alongside the general enumeration exercise. “I want to inform the entire country that the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will establish an Ambedkar Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to honour the legacy of B. R. Ambedkar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced. Highlighting the state’s commitment to inclusive development, the Chief Minister said that the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and backward communities remains central to the government’s agenda….
Bhubaneswar: Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar has been appointed as the brand ambassador to promote Odisha’s rich culinary heritage on the global stage, in an initiative led by the state government. The agreement was formalised during the Odia Paksha celebrations in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. As part of the initiative, MasterChef India…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a 1.5-kilometre roadshow in Kanyakumari district, joined by Edappadi K. Palaniswami and other NDA allies, drawing large crowds ahead of the April 23 polls. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with youth and women lining the streets and even climbing barricades for a glimpse of the नेताओं. The show of…
The Times of India Sports Awards returns for its eighth edition – honouring India’s finest athletes across 45+ sports categories on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow Bhubaneswar: The Times of India Sports Awards returns for its eighth edition – TOISA 2025 – set to take place on March 21, 2026, at The Centrum Hotel, Lucknow….