Cuttack: The grandeur of the historic Bali Yatra, Asia’s largest open-air trade fair, is being dampened by mounting piles of garbage and an unbearable stench across the fairgrounds. The unsanitary conditions have drawn sharp criticism from both visitors and traders. From food stalls to walkways, trash — including plastic bags, leftover food, and disposable cups…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant urban expansion move, 71 villages on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar are set to be merged with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). The proposal, long under consideration by the state government, has now gained momentum with the Housing and Urban Development Department officially notifying the Khordha District Collector to initiate the process….
Bhubaneswar: India is facing a new and deeply worrying security challenge as investigators uncover what appears to be a network of interconnected terror incidents across multiple states. Though the attacks occurred separately and through different methods, early findings suggest a coordinated pattern connecting them — with the recent Red Fort blast in Delhi possibly part…
Kolkata, India, 12 November 2025: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Development (iLEAD) successfully conducted its Student Council Elections 2025 on November 5, drawing a large number of students and staff to the polls. The event was held under the careful supervision of teachers and mentors, ensuring transparency, fairness and discipline throughout the process. The elections were…
Bhubaneswar: A massive car explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening has left 12 people dead and several others injured, sending shockwaves across the nation. The blast, which occurred near Gate No. 1 of the monument, involved an i20 car that had been parked in the area for nearly 90 minutes before it…
Bhubaneswar: A powerful explosion near the Red Fort (Lal Quila) in Delhi on Monday evening has left at least 11 people dead and several others injured, while multiple vehicles were burnt or damaged in the vicinity. The incident has sent shockwaves across the national capital. According to preliminary reports, the blast occurred when a parked…
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Bhubaneswar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India requires a greater number of large, world-class banks to meet the country’s growing economic ambitions and support its expanding financial ecosystem. Speaking at a recent event, the Minister said that the government is in discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and various financial…
Bhubaneswar: A recent investigation has revealed that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is allegedly earning substantial profits from fraudulent advertisements circulating across its social media platforms. According to internal projections cited in the report, nearly 10% of Meta’s total revenue in 2024 could be linked to such deceptive ads. These…
Bhubaneswar: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is setting up a dedicated ‘Gupchup Market’ in the city to offer residents a clean, organised, and safe space to enjoy one of Odisha’s favourite snacks — gupchup (pani puri). The project, launched as a pilot initiative, aims to streamline roadside vending and ease traffic…