Bhubaneswar: In a move to strengthen urban security, the Commissionerate Police has issued guidelines for the installation of IP-enabled CCTV cameras in apartment complexes across Bhubaneswar. According to the directive, cameras will be installed at key entry and exit points of residential buildings, with data feeds integrated into the police control room for real-time monitoring….
Bhubaneswar: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday welcomed the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, describing it as a long-awaited and appropriate step toward enhancing women’s representation in legislative bodies. Addressing the media in Lucknow, Mayawati said that despite the delay in implementation, her party supports the provision of 33% reservation for…
Bhubaneswar: Senior Samrat Choudhary leader was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Wednesday, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first CM from the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state. Choudhary took the oath of office in a ceremony attended by senior party leaders and officials, signaling a major political shift…
Bhubaneswar: Hong Kong-based apparel major Epic Group has chosen Odisha for its first manufacturing facility in India, marking a significant boost to the state’s industrial landscape. The unit will be established at the IDCO Industrial Estate in Khordha and is scheduled to commence operations on April 29. Spread across 40 acres, the project entails an…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a major industrial proposal by Adani Enterprises Ltd to set up a ₹84,000 crore coal-to-chemicals complex in Sundargarh district, utilising land earlier acquired for a scrapped Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP). The project will come up on around 3,047 acres of land spanning six villages, originally acquired between 2015…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre is actively working to bring back Formula 1 to India, with efforts underway to resolve taxation and regulatory issues that led to the sport’s exit after 2013. Officials are reportedly streamlining tax-related hurdles that had previously impacted the viability of hosting races at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. At least…
Bhubaneswar: India’s school education system is poised for a significant transformation as the Central Board of Secondary Education prepares to implement sweeping reforms from 2027 in line with the National Education Policy 2020. The proposed changes aim to shift the focus from rote learning to a more flexible, skill-oriented, and application-based approach, redefining how students…
Bhubaneswar: Geopolitical developments, economic volatility, rapid digitalisation, cyber threats, evolving regulatory expectations and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are reshaping the global risk landscape for organisations, posing new challenges for traditional governance and control systems. Against this backdrop, internal auditors are playing an increasingly strategic role in helping organisations anticipate risks and strengthen governance frameworks,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved 11 major proposals spanning five key departments during a meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Among the decisions is the approval of the ambitious Atal Bus Stand scheme, with an outlay of ₹3,400 crore, aimed at modernising bus terminals and…
Bhubaneswar: Aparajita Sarangi has called on the Odisha government to revisit its recent decision on metro rail projects, terming the initiative crucial for the city’s future mobility needs. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Sarangi made a “humble request” to reconsider the state cabinet’s decision taken on April 4 regarding the…