Bhubaneswar: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ framework has reportedly stated that simultaneous elections across India could potentially save nearly ₹7 lakh crore and increase the country’s GDP growth rate by around 1.6 percent. According to the JPC leadership, the proposal is aimed at reducing the enormous financial and…
Bhubaneswar: India has eased mandatory inspection requirements for tea imports from Nepal following requests from Nepali authorities, offering significant relief to tea exporters and cross-border traders. Under the revised arrangement, trucks carrying Nepali tea meant for India’s domestic market will no longer be routinely stopped at border points for inspection and testing. The Tea Board…
Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport has been renamed as Comprehensive Region Urban Transport as part of Odisha’s broader plan to modernise and expand public transportation services across the state. Officials stated that the renaming reflects an expanded vision aimed at developing integrated and sustainable urban mobility systems beyond the capital region. Under the initiative,…
Bhubaneswar: Large parts of India continued to reel under intense heatwave conditions on Tuesday, with temperatures rising sharply above seasonal averages across several major cities and regions. In Delhi, temperatures ranged between 42°C and 46°C, while Ahmedabad and Nagpur recorded highs between 43°C and 45°C. Similar conditions prevailed in Jaipur and Lucknow, where temperatures hovered…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education Odisha has announced the Plus II examination results for 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 85.85%, marking an improvement over the previous year. Girls outperformed boys in all major streams, continuing the trend of stronger academic performance among female students across Odisha. In the Science stream, girls…
Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court of India has upheld its earlier directions on stray dog management, stating that the right to life with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right of citizens to move freely in public spaces without fear of dog attacks. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath refused to recall…
Bhubaneswar: The Securities and Exchange Board of India will soon establish a branch office in Bhubaneswar, with plans to later develop a permanent facility in the city, according to SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. The announcement is being viewed as a significant step towards strengthening capital market presence and financial sector outreach in Odisha. During…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is set to launch the ‘Mo Gaon Mo Tahasil’ scheme aimed at bringing revenue and land-related services directly to rural residents across the state. The initiative is designed to reduce the need for villagers to travel long distances to tahasil offices for routine revenue services and grievance resolution. Under the…
Bhubaneswar: Petrol and diesel prices across India have been increased for the second time within a week as global crude oil prices continue to surge amid the ongoing Iran conflict and instability in international energy markets. State-run oil companies on Tuesday raised petrol and diesel prices by around 90 paise per litre, just three days…
Bhubaneswar: Vijay has reportedly issued strict directions that public convenience must remain the top priority during convoy movement of leaders and ministers across Tamil Nadu, with an emphasis on avoiding unnecessary road blockades and prolonged traffic stoppages. Following the Chief Minister’s instructions, authorities implemented special parallel traffic arrangements during convoy movement to ensure minimal disruption…