Bhubaneswar: A sense of pride, achievement and new beginnings marked the 11th Graduation Congregational Ceremony of J.D. Birla Institute (JDBI), Kolkata, held on 14 February 2026 at the Vidya Mandir Auditorium. The ceremony celebrated the academic accomplishments of the Bachelors’ and Masters’ graduates of the 2024–2025 session. University dignitaries, members of the Vidya Mandir Society,…
Bhubaneswar: A three-day Chadar Mahotsav and DadaGuru Ektisa Path will be organized from March 6 to 8, 2026, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Preparations at the Mahotsav venue in Jaisalmer are in full swing. The three-day programme will be inaugurated by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat. The special highlight of the programme will be the historic Mahasankalp on…
Kajol, Tamannaah Bhatia, Shankar Mahadevan, and India’s Top Retail CEOs Converged at Great India Retail Summit 2026 Bhubaneswar: India’s retail industry gathered its biggest names under one roof next week at the Great India Retail Summit this week at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Themed ‘India’s Blueprint for the World’, the event is set…
Bhubaneswar: The Economic Times is bringing together India’s top AI minds for the ET AI Conclave & Awards 2025 — a platform built not for big talk, but for real results. AI is no longer a future technology. It is here, it is running businesses, and it is reshaping industries. The question is no longer whether to…
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: In a major step to strengthen public safety, the Government of Odisha has made it mandatory for all institutions and buildings to keep fire safety alert systems operational round-the-clock. The directive aims to ensure immediate emergency response and prevent fire-related disasters, particularly in critical establishments such as hospitals, offices and public facilities. Focus on…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has directed households in areas with existing piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure to switch from LPG, warning that LPG supply could be discontinued within three months for those who fail to comply. The order applies to residential areas where PNG networks are already operational. Officials said the move is aimed…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has approved an expanded version of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore over 10 years starting FY 2026–27, aimed at strengthening regional air connectivity across underserved areas. Under the revised scheme, the government plans to develop 100 new airports from unserved airstrips,…
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: A recent Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey has uncovered evidence suggesting the presence of a buried heritage city beneath Puri, one of India’s most sacred temple towns associated with Lord Jagannath. The findings emerged during excavation work linked to the Srimandir Parikrama Project around the iconic Jagannath Temple. Ancient Remains Unearthed Excavations near the…