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…
Bhubaneswar: J.D. Birla Institute (JDBI), Kolkata, has taken a significant step towards strengthening professional education by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA. With this collaboration, JDBI becomes the first college in Eastern India to formally partner with IMA, a globally recognised professional body in the field of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards urban renewal and economic revitalisation, the Odisha government has approved the construction of a state-of-the-art multi-purpose commercial complex in Koraput to replace the city’s ageing market infrastructure. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra cleared the proposal following an on-ground inspection of key trading zones, including Chandan Pokhari…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has marked a significant breakthrough in agricultural exports with its first-ever international shipment of garlic and French beans to Dubai, signalling a new chapter in the state’s efforts to link farmers directly with global markets and enhance rural incomes. The historic consignment, comprising 1,000 kg of fresh produce, was exported from Biju Patnaik…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is set to host the Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026, a premier international B2B trade exhibition dedicated to the global mining and allied industries, from January 8 to 11, 2026, at Baramunda Ground. The four-day event is expected to position Odisha firmly at the centre of global mining dialogue, innovation and…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar witnessed an unprecedented surge in liquor sales during the final week of 2025, with New Year celebrations driving consumption to record levels. Official data from the Excise Department shows that alcohol sales in the Odisha capital crossed ₹32 crore in just one week, marking one of the highest festive turnovers in recent years….
Bhubaneswar: Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak has confirmed that actor Jaideep Ahlawat will step into the role originally played by Akshaye Khanna in the upcoming Drishyam sequel, following a fallout over remuneration and creative disagreements. Speaking candidly about the casting change, Pathak alleged that Akshaye Khanna demanded a fee hike to ₹21 crore after initial negotiations…
Bhubaneswar: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Monday resolved to launch a nationwide ‘MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan’ from January 5, 2026, in protest against the Union government’s decision to repeal the nearly two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and replace it with the newly introduced VB-G RAM G Bill. Meeting in New Delhi,…
Bhubaneswar: Dhurandhar is no longer just a film; it has become a cultural and commercial phenomenon. As it races past the ₹900-crore mark and edges closer to the coveted ₹1,000-crore milestone, the question is no longer whether it is successful, but how decisively it has reshaped the Bollywood landscape in 2025. Dismissed by sections of…