Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has added Bhubaneswar as a new examination centre for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination-2026 in a move aimed at reducing pressure on existing centres and improving accessibility for candidates. Bhubaneswar emerged as one of the most preferred among the newly introduced centres, receiving 10,656 applications from aspirants. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated plans to establish modern Handloom Hubs and Apparel Parks in multiple districts to strengthen the state’s traditional weaving sector through advanced technology, improved infrastructure, and enhanced market access. As part of the initiative, dedicated projects are being developed in Cuttack, Bargarh, and Jajpur districts with the aim of transforming…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced plans to construct a stadium at Daruthenga village on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, despite the area not falling under the civic body’s administrative jurisdiction. Daruthenga, once used by the BMC as a municipal solid waste dumping ground for over a decade, is now set to witness major…
Bhubaneswar: The West Bengal government on Saturday removed the controversial football-themed sculpture installed outside Salt Lake Stadium, a structure designed by former chief minister Mamata Banerjee that had sparked debate among football fans and political observers since its installation in 2017. The sculpture, erected near the VVIP gate ahead of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World…
Bhubaneswar: Amit Shah has gifted more than 40 kilograms of special sandalwood to the revered Pashupatinath Temple for use in sacred rituals and worship ceremonies associated with the Shree Yantra. The sandalwood was formally handed over to temple authorities in Kathmandu through officials linked to the Pashupati Area Development Trust. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the…
Bhubaneswar: Amit Shah has announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs will provide extensive technical support to the Border Security Force for establishing a uniform Smart Border system across India’s nearly 6,000-kilometre international borders. Addressing BSF personnel, the Union Home Minister stated that by the 60th anniversary of the force, the government aims to develop…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has highlighted the progress of the world’s largest cooperative grain storage scheme, launched to strengthen food security, improve agricultural infrastructure and meet the growing food grain requirements of both India and global markets. According to officials, the scheme has not only benefited farmers through improved storage facilities and reduced post-harvest…
Bhubaneswar: Kerala has become the first state in India to establish a dedicated cabinet-level portfolio for Artificial Intelligence, formally integrating AI governance into the state’s administrative structure. The decision was announced through an official gazette notification issued by the newly formed government led by V. D. Satheesan shortly after assuming office. Senior leader P. K….
Bhubaneswar: The Commerce and Transport Department Odisha is set to take over the management of bus stands from Urban Local Bodies across Odisha as part of the newly proposed ‘Atal Bus Stand’ Scheme. The initiative aims to bring the construction, renovation, operation and maintenance of bus terminals under a unified state-level framework to improve efficiency…
Bhubaneswar: Major transporters’ associations have announced a three-day strike across the Delhi-NCR beginning May 21 in protest against the Government of Delhi’s decision to increase the environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles. The strike is expected to affect sections of freight movement, goods transportation and public transport operations across the National Capital Region. Visuals from…