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: A recent study by wildlife researchers Rajkishore Swain, Sandesh Behera, and Subhani Rath has highlighted growing threats to honeybee diversity in Odisha due to habitat loss, climate change, and excessive pesticide use. The study notes that honeybees contribute to over 70% of pollination in certain crops and ornamental plants in Bhubaneswar, underlining their critical…
Bhubaneswar: Saudi Aramco is expected to continue its suspension of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports into the coming month following significant damage at a key export facility in late February, according to a report by Bloomberg. The disruption has tightened global LPG supply chains, increasing pressure on importing countries already facing reduced shipments from the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced early summer vacation for all schools across the state in view of the ongoing heatwave. All government, government-aided, and private schools will remain closed from April 27. The decision was approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi following a proposal from the School and Mass Education Department. The move…
Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the refinery complex in Pachpadra, Balotra, just 24 hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to inaugurate the facility, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Following the incident, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that the planned dedication ceremony has been postponed. Officials…
Bhubaneswar: Chhattisgarh Police has registered an FIR against Anil Agarwal and others in connection with the deadly explosion at a Vedanta Limited power plant in Sakti district that claimed 20 lives. The incident occurred on April 14 at the plant in Singhitarai village, where a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the…
Bhubaneswar: A major fire broke out in the Vikas Nagar area of Lucknow on Wednesday evening, destroying more than 280 makeshift homes and leaving over 1,000 people homeless, most of them migrant workers. The blaze reportedly started around 5:30 pm and spread rapidly through the densely packed settlement, triggering panic among residents. The situation worsened…
Bhubaneswar: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed authorities across states to intensify enforcement against the use of illegal fruit ripening agents, reiterating a strict ban on harmful substances such as Calcium Carbide. The regulator has instructed all Food Safety Commissioners, Central Licensing Authorities, and Regional Directors to step up surveillance, conduct…
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 Odisha has issued comprehensive guidelines to safeguard outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses during the summer season, enforcing restrictions from April 1 to June 15, 2026. Ban on Work During Peak Heat Hours As part of the measures, outdoor work has been prohibited between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, the period identified…