Bhubaneswar: As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat reform agenda, the Government of India has undertaken far-reaching labour reforms aimed at formalising employment, improving working conditions, and extending social security coverage across sectors, including Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Under the Social Security Code, 2020, MSEs have been brought within the ambit of statutory social security…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is set to host the mega rural fair Sisir Saras–2026 from January 10 to January 18, bringing together artisans, weavers and self-help groups (SHGs) from Odisha and nearly 20 other states under one roof. Organised by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) in collaboration with Mission Shakti, the fair aims to…
Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Odisha government over its decision to deny petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) and sought the state’s response within two weeks. Hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), a division bench comprising Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice…
Bhubaneswar: Food and beverage major Nestlé on Tuesday announced a recall of several of its popular baby nutrition products following concerns over possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can cause food poisoning. The recalled products include SMA and NAN infant formula, as well as BEBA and follow-on formulas, with the majority of affected batches…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at optimising urban infrastructure and boosting commercial activity, IT companies will soon begin operations from the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT) at Baramunda in Bhubaneswar. The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has decided to rent out space on two floors of the terminal to IT firms, transforming the facility into…
Bhubaneswar, India: U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced on Tuesday that interim authorities in Venezuela will provide the United States with between 30 million and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil, in a development that could have significant geopolitical and energy market implications. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the oil…
Bhubaneswar: Shankh Air, a new full-service airline with a strong focus on affordability and regional connectivity, is set to commence commercial operations in the second half of January 2026, marking a fresh entry into India’s competitive aviation market. Founded by entrepreneur Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, Shankh Air has its roots in the promoter’s trading firm, Shankh…
Bhubaneswar: Women farmers must play a central role in driving India’s transition towards sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture, SEWA Senior Coordinator Mansi Shah has asserted, underscoring that purposeful inclusion of women across agricultural schemes, policies, and value chains is critical for long-term transformation. Drawing on SEWA’s extensive experience working with millions of women farmers across India,…
Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that India has every right to defend its people when faced with hostile neighbours, stressing that cooperation and goodwill cannot coexist with terrorism and sustained hostility. Addressing an event, Jaishankar said a neighbouring country cannot expect India to share critical resources such as water while continuing…
Bhubaneswar: The state government has commenced paddy procurement in 18 districts during the ongoing Kharif season, introducing an Aadhaar-based payment system to ensure direct, transparent, and secure transfer of funds to farmers. According to official data, 2,71,318 farmers have sold their paddy at nearby mandis so far. Of these, payments have already been successfully credited…