Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has absorbed a substantial portion of the recent rise in LPG costs to protect consumers from a sharper price increase, according to a senior official. Speaking on LPG pricing, Sujata Sharma said the current price of a domestic LPG cylinder in New Delhi stands at ₹913, even after a ₹60…
Bhubaneswar: Hotels and small eateries in several Indian cities have begun switching to traditional firewood chulhas after supplies of commercial LPG cylinders dwindled amid global energy disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In cities such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Madurai, restaurant owners say they have been forced to rely on firewood for…
Bhubaneswar: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has announced that it will organise a nationwide Mahila Jan Sunwai starting March 8, 2026, aimed at hearing women’s grievances and ensuring prompt redressal. The initiative will be conducted as part of the Commission’s flagship outreach programme “Rashtriya Mahila Aayog Aapke Dwaar.” The programme is designed to bring…
Bhubaneswar: Around 200 Indian nationals stranded in Jeddah were repatriated on a special flight that landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport late on Tuesday. Many of the passengers had travelled to Jeddah during the holy month of Ramadan and were unable to return after flight operations were disrupted amid escalating tensions in West Asia…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Wednesday emphasised the need for effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme during a state-level approval committee meeting convened to review its progress. Presiding over the meeting, Garg directed the MSME department to ensure convergence of PMFME with other government programmes…
Bhubaneswar: Tribal women in the remote Kotia region of Odisha have begun cultivating German chamomile, a high-value medicinal crop, to improve their livelihoods and income security. The initiative is being supported by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), leveraging the region’s favourable climate…
Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: Residents in several areas of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are likely to face temporary power outages on February 11 as Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) undertakes scheduled mechanical upgrades, repair works, and electrical maintenance. According to TPCODL, electricity supply in Bhubaneswar will be disrupted at different time slots between 6:30 AM and 5:00…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a new waste management initiative mandating four separate dustbins for households and establishments to strengthen source-level waste segregation across the city. Under the new system, residents will be required to segregate waste into four categories: Green bin: Wet/biodegradable waste Blue bin: Dry/recyclable waste Red bin: Sanitary waste,…
Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed report from the Odisha government over allegations that 34 villages in Koraput district continue to live without access to electricity, raising serious concerns about basic human rights and dignity. Taking cognisance of a complaint, the Commission noted that the affected villages are located in…
Bhubaneswar: A publicity chariot was flagged off on Thursday to promote the 20th edition of the Toshali Swadeshi Mela, scheduled to be held from February 14 to 26 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. The mela aims to showcase indigenous handlooms, handicrafts and local products under the theme “Swadeshi and Atmanirbhar.” The promotional campaign was inaugurated at…