Bhubaneswar: Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian commercial pilot with more than a decade of aviation experience, has drawn international attention after his actions during a serious cockpit incident aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar was the captain of Flydubai Flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 carrying 174 people. During the…
Bhubaneswar: Trufrost & Butler is launching its new 1,800 sq. ft. Culinary Lab & Experience Centre in Kolkata on September 21, 2026, giving hospitality professionals across East India a dedicated space to test commercial kitchen, refrigeration, bakery, coffee and bar equipment before investing. The centre is built as a working environment, not a conventional showroom. Chefs, consultants, entrepreneurs and…
Bhubaneswar: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged financial irregularities and systemic planning gaps in the management and utilisation of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds in Odisha. Principal Accountant General Subu R, IAAS, said the audit found shortcomings in the transfer of funds to local bodies. He said funds released by the…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Odisha has completed its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the final voter list published after the revision process that began on May 30, 2026. Chief Electoral Officer R.S. Gopalan said the final roll contains 3,16,32,754 electors. According to the CEO, Odisha had 3,33,99,591 electors before the exercise. The draft roll…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has struck gas in the Mahanadi Deepwater Basin, around 43 km off the Konark coast, marking a significant development for Odisha’s offshore energy prospects. The exploration well was drilled to a target depth of 1,623 metres and has reportedly been flowing gas with encouraging flow rates and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up cyclone preparedness as an upper-air cyclonic circulation that emerged over the North Andaman Sea on September 18 is expected to trigger the formation of a low-pressure area around the evening of September 19, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said…
Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development (iLEAD) and Alliance Française du Bengale have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting French language learning and cultural education among students and facilitating greater cultural exchange and opportunities. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the iLEAD campus in Topsia, Kolkata, marking an important…
Bhubaneswar: Electronics have become an essential part of modern economies, powering sectors ranging from communication and healthcare to transport, finance, manufacturing and digital infrastructure. From smartphones and automobiles to telecom networks and industrial systems, electronics are driving technological advancement and economic competitiveness. Strengthening domestic component manufacturing is therefore a key step towards improving technological resilience,…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has issued detailed guidelines for Ganesh Puja 2026, urging organisers and devotees to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration. As per the guidelines, DJ music and crackers have been prohibited, while melody and cultural programmes will be permitted only until 10:00 pm. Idol immersion will be conducted on September 16,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) will increase its milk procurement price by ₹2 per litre from September 11, providing relief to dairy farmers facing rising production costs. The decision was announced by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallick following demands from farmers affected by increased cattle feed and transportation…