BHUBANESWAR: A report by State Bank of India (SBI) has revealed that nearly 66 per cent of Odisha’s informal sector workforce receives wages below the statutory minimum wage, placing the state among the poorest performers in minimum wage compliance. The findings, based on data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)-2025, point to significant interstate…
BHUBANESWAR: The Empowered Committee on Infrastructure for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects of the Odisha government has approved five new PPP projects with a combined investment of ₹1,130 crore across sectors including healthcare, urban development and animal vaccine production. The committee meeting was chaired by Anu Garg, who emphasized the need for strict adherence to project…
Bhubaneswar: Amid rising global uncertainty linked to the ongoing tensions involving the United States and Iran in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt fuel-saving measures and help conserve India’s foreign exchange reserves. Addressing a public rally in Hyderabad, the Prime Minister said India does not possess large oil reserves and…
Bhubaneswar: Senior journalist Palki Sharma has launched India Global Review (IGR), a digital-first global media platform headquartered in India and focused on covering international affairs from an Indian perspective. The newly launched platform plans to expand its presence across the United States, Europe, West Asia, South Asia and Africa while operating primarily through internet-based and…
Bhubaneswar: The West Bengal government is set to introduce two major public welfare initiatives from June 1, including the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in the state and a free government bus travel programme for women. The government stated that all existing welfare schemes for citizens would continue without interruption but would…
Bhubaneswar: Board of Secondary Education Odisha has announced the schedule for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026, which will be conducted on June 21, 2026 across the state. According to the official notification issued by BSE Odisha, the examination will be held in two sittings. Paper I is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:30…
Bhubaneswar: India successfully conducted a test of an advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on May 8, 2026. According to officials, the missile was flight-tested with multiple payloads capable of striking different targets simultaneously across a wide geographical area in the Indian Ocean…
Bhubaneswar: Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have assured consumers that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in Odisha, stating that fuel supplies across the state remain stable despite temporary disruptions reported in some districts. According to officials, a sudden spike in fuel demand in border areas during the beginning of May led to short-term…
Bhubaneswar: ORMAS has launched the “Summer Delight” watermelon fair in Bhubaneswar, bringing together farm-fresh watermelons and value-added products from 15 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) representing 10 districts of Odisha. The 11-day fair, being held from May 7 to May 17, is expected to facilitate the sale of nearly 150 tonnes of watermelon and generate business…
Bhubaneswar: Mohan Charan Majhi has been appointed as an observer by the Bharatiya Janata Party to oversee the process of selecting the new Chief Minister in West Bengal. The decision, taken under the guidance of Amit Shah, assigns Majhi a key coordination role during the leadership transition. As an observer, he will facilitate discussions among…