Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to script a new industrial chapter with Paradip at its centre, as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday unveiled plans to develop the port city into a critical industrial and logistics hub for eastern India. The announcement came alongside the launch of a ₹40,000-crore Green Hydrogen Hub, one of only…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at supporting farmers, the Odisha government on Monday announced an increase of ₹69 per quintal in the procurement price of paddy for the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025–26. The revised rate, which aligns with the state’s commitment to ensure better returns for cultivators, will apply to all paddy procured…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has launched a nationwide ‘Swadeshi Campaign’ to promote domestic demand for Indian handloom, handicrafts, and textile products. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Textiles, aims to revive traditional industries and reposition Indian-made fabrics as symbols of pride, heritage, and modern lifestyle. Announcing the campaign, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh…
Bhubaneswar: Inflation is increasing again in our state. The price of vegetables are skyrocketing. The poor and lower middle class people are as if denied the luxury of having vegetables. It becomes hard to fill the bag when going to market. Maximum green vegetables cost above Rs. 70-100. Continuous rain fall obstructs the yieldings of…
Bhubaneswar: Heavy rain fall brings flood like situation in Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga and Jalaka river in Balasore district. Hundreds of villages in the south Balasore district are affected and surrounded by flood water. Likewise in Jajpur district, the water level of the Baitarani river has increased upto danger level. In Bhadrak district, Akhuapada in Bhandaripokhari the…
Bhubaneswar: The relation between India and China is supposed to be improving. Both sides have agreed to a border deal last year. It was aimed at reseting the trade ties, since then there has been some positive changes like certain bilateral visits, strategic meetings and deescalation at the border. Despite this one area remains troubled…
Murshidabad, West Bengal: Get ready to indulge in the sweetness of mangoes at the Ajeemganj Mango Festival organized by Murshidabad Heritage Development Society (MHDS) and House of Sheherwali, scheduled to take place from June 1st to June 30th. This month-long celebration coincides with the peak mango season, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the diverse world of mangoes….
Bhubaneswar: When the Indian economy is constantly trying to find a way to fend the Trump tariff issue on a global front, an IMD prediction on the upcoming monsoon rain that the farmers are going to get in the seasonal agricultural production. It gives quite a relief for the people amid this chaotic situation. The…
Kolkata, 11th April, 2025:On its 25th anniversary, MCPI reaffirmed its long-term commitment to innovation, inclusive growth, and responsible business. With strategic investments, a focus on people, and sustainability at its core, MCPI is poised to shape the future of India’s polyester industry while remaining deeply rooted in community and environmental stewardship. People-First Philosophy and Job Creation…
Kolkata, 17th March 2025: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) hosted the North East Trade and Investment Roadshow in Kolkata today. The roadshow evoked strong interest from potential investors who are eager to explore opportunities in the North Eastern States. The event was attended by the Hon’ble Minister of State for MDoNER & Ministry of…
