Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal for Shree Ambica Cotspin Pvt. Ltd. to set up a modern yarn manufacturing unit in Bolangir with an investment of ₹124 crore. The project is aimed at strengthening the textile value chain in western Odisha, particularly in the KBK region, by enabling the conversion of raw cotton…
Bhubaneswar: A new hydrogen-powered cooking system is being developed that could transform everyday kitchens by using water as a primary energy source instead of conventional fuels like natural gas. The technology relies on Electrolysis, where water is split into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. The hydrogen produced is then used as a clean-burning fuel, generating…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences to implement Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), making it the first state in the country to adopt the initiative in its second phase. Marine Spatial Planning is a scientific tool for…
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…
Bhubaneswar: The vibrant festival of Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, commenced on April 14, ushering in the Assamese New Year with week-long celebrations rooted in agriculture, culture, and community spirit. Leaders across the country extended greetings on the occasion, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Union Home…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an agreement with Nexband Renewables to establish a 150-tonne-per-day compressed biogas (CBG) plant aimed at producing automobile-grade bio-CNG from vegetable waste. The proposed facility will be located in the Khuntabandha area of Begunia and will also generate solid and liquid organic fertilizers, providing an additional boost to…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has constituted a Special Task Force to develop strategies aimed at enhancing agricultural resilience in the face of evolving global geopolitical challenges. The first meeting of the Task Force was chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General of ICAR, where…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India is maintaining close surveillance on the country’s food security situation in the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia conflict, assuring that adequate reserves and policy measures are in place to ensure stability. According to C. Shikha, Joint Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution, the current foodgrain stock…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has delivered an outstanding performance at the national-level IndiaSkills Competition 2025–26, emerging as the overall champion by securing a total of 57 medals, including 15 golds. The successful participants were felicitated on Thursday at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida during a special ceremony. Congratulating the winners, Odisha’s Skill Development and Technical…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to expand its Rice ATM initiative to four more districts following the success of its pilot project in Bhubaneswar. The move is aimed at strengthening the Public Distribution System (PDS) and making the distribution of subsidised food grains more convenient for beneficiaries. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna…