Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are set for a major transition in household energy use, as authorities push for widespread adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) under the City Gas Distribution network. Ambitious Household Coverage In Bhubaneswar, the target is to provide 1.25 lakh household connections, with around 19,000 homes already connected. Meanwhile, Cuttack has made…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique outreach initiative, Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation has launched redesigned premium milk packets to promote awareness about the upcoming census exercise. The new packaging features the official Census logo along with a public awareness message, and was inaugurated by the Director of Census Operations as part of efforts to encourage…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has initiated a comprehensive revision of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Bhubaneswar Town Centre District (BTCD), aiming to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve connectivity around the city’s railway station area. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the Assembly that the redesign has become necessary…
Bhubaneswar: The Economic Times is set to host the 6th edition of the NexTech Human Capital India Summit 2026, India’s most influential and future-focused platform at the intersection of human capital, technology and business transformation. Workday has joined forces as a Presenting Partner for the two-day summit that will convene 2,000+ CHROs, CXOs, business leaders,…
Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development iLEAD, Kolkata, celebrated its Annual Day & Awards Ceremony 2026 on February 5, 2026, at G.D. Birla Sabhagar. The event showcased diverse talents of students and staff through captivating performances. The event commenced with the Investiture Ceremony of the Students’ Council, where newly elected members took oath, pledging…
Bhubaneswar: For Indian households, smart shopping has always meant making every rupee count. Strengthening this deeply rooted belief, SMART Bazaar, India’s trusted value retail destination, has launched its biggest-ever SMART Bazaar Exchange—a nationwide initiative designed to help families save more and shop smarter, all under one roof. Positioned as the go-to destination for consistent, everyday value,…
Bhubaneswar: Kusunpur village in Kendrapada district of Odisha is set to be transformed into the state’s first smart village under an ambitious initiative led by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), functioning under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The project aims to convert the village—home to around 130 families and a population…
Bhubaneswar: In a step towards promoting accessible healthcare, the Odisha Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA), in collaboration with the Rotary E-Club Coastal Bay and Manipal Hospitals, organized a comprehensive free community health camp at Netaji Club in Badagada Brit Colony, Bhubaneswar. The initiative focused on preventive healthcare, offering residents direct access to professional medical consultations, health…
Bhubaneswar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday called for greater collaboration between the government and private sector to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem and enhance the country’s presence on the global sporting stage. Addressing a gathering during the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup Final in New Delhi on March 15, the minister said the government is…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India continues to strengthen financial support for small entrepreneurs through the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), which provides collateral-free loans of up to ₹20 lakh to micro and small enterprises across the country. Launched in 2015, the scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment by enabling easy access to institutional credit…