Bhubaneswar: India’s seafood exports have reached an all-time high, touching nearly ₹72,000 crore in value, with export volumes rising to 19.32 lakh metric tonnes, according to official data. The record performance highlights the growing global demand for Indian marine products and the continued expansion of the country’s seafood processing and export sector. Frozen shrimp remained…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced key reforms introduced under its new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class XII examinations during a press briefing held on May 17, 2026. The board stated that the technology-driven evaluation mechanism has been implemented to improve accuracy, transparency and efficiency in the assessment process for students…
Bhubaneswar: Fuel supply has resumed at petrol pumps across Odisha and the current situation is expected to return to normal by Monday evening, according to the Utkal Petroleum Dealers Association. Officials of the association stated that fuel distribution operations have restarted across the state and supply will continue uninterrupted on Sunday as well. The development…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has initiated work on a major infrastructure project aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the Odisha capital by relocating the historic Unit-I wholesale vegetable market to a new integrated trading complex at Bhagabanpur. The proposed ₹45 crore project is expected to improve traffic movement in central Bhubaneswar while modernising…
Bhubaneswar: The West Bengal government has initiated a massive statewide re-verification exercise covering nearly 1.69 crore Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) caste certificates issued since 2011 amid concerns over the authenticity of several documents. According to official figures, the review will include around 1 crore SC certificates, nearly 21…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced significant changes in the language scheme for Classes 9 and 10 starting from the 2026–27 academic session. In a circular issued on May 15, 2026, the board stated that the revised structure has been aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020 and…
Bhubaneswar: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology has signed agreements for five high-impact Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) projects, with the first fund disbursement released under the National RDI Initiative. The agreements were formalised in the presence of Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who highlighted the strategic importance of quantum…
BHUBANESWAR: AMPIN Energy Transition has commissioned a 60 MWp group captive open access solar power project at Kantabanji in Odisha, marking the first such project developed under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy 2022. The company said the project was executed entirely under its management, including land acquisition, engineering, construction and commissioning activities. The solar facility…
BHUBANESWAR: Amid concerns over fuel availability and growing pressure on transportation services, the Odisha government has decided to reserve specific petrol pumps in each district exclusively for buses and trucks to ensure uninterrupted diesel supply for commercial and public transport operations. Officials said the initiative is aimed at preventing operational disruptions, maintaining smooth movement of…
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has announced a revision in private bus fares across multiple categories following the recent increase in fuel prices and rising operational expenses. Officials said the fare hike was necessitated due to the surge in diesel prices, which has significantly impacted transportation costs for private bus operators across the state. Under the…