BHUBANESWAR: Fuel supply has resumed across petrol pumps in Odisha, with the overall petrol and diesel situation expected to return to normal by Monday evening, according to the Utkal Petroleum Dealers Association. Officials said fuel distribution operations have restarted at outlets across the state and supply activities will continue through Sunday to stabilise availability. The…
BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has established dedicated cooling stations at key locations in the city to provide relief to residents amid rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions. According to civic officials, the cooling stations have been set up at Kalpana Square and Fire Station Square as accessible public comfort spaces aimed at reducing…
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has announced a revision in private bus fares across multiple categories following the recent increase in fuel prices and rising operational expenses. Officials said the fare hike was necessitated due to the surge in diesel prices, which has significantly impacted transportation costs for private bus operators across the state. Under the…
Bhubaneswar: A conclave on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 was successfully organised on 18th April 2026 at The Park, Kolkata with the theme “IBC at Ten: Innovation, Reform & Emerging Challenges”. The conclave was conducted by the Insolvency Professional Agency of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (IPA-ICMAI) in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Advisers & Executives…
A Lady Doctor Sets an Example by Saving a Life Even After Death Bhubaneswar: In a landmark achievement for healthcare in Odisha, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully performed its first deceased donor liver transplant this April. This milestone coincides with World Liver Day, highlighting the importance of liver health and the life-saving impact of organ donation. At…
Bhubaneswar: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a high-level meeting at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi with senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the Ministry of Rural Development and the Department of Land Resources following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for prudent use of national resources….
Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet of India, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a major scheme for promotion of surface coal and lignite gasification projects with a total financial outlay of ₹37,500 crore. The scheme aims to accelerate India’s coal gasification programme and support the national target of gasifying 100 million tonnes of coal…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative blending public awareness, correctional education and experiential tourism, Shiv Pratap Shukla on Tuesday inaugurated the “Feel the Jail” experience centre and a new Jail Museum at Chanchalguda Central Jail. The programme, also known as “Jail Anubhavam,” allows ordinary citizens to voluntarily experience simulated prison life within a controlled and supervised…
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting in Bhubaneswar to review preparations for celebrations marking the completion of two years of the BJP government in the state. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida along with senior officials and party leaders….
Bhubaneswar: Cargo vessel Haji Ali, registered at Salaya Port in Devbhoomi Dwarka, sank off the coast of Oman following a suspected drone strike, raising fresh concerns over maritime security amid escalating tensions linked to the Iran–US conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. According to officials, all 14 Indian crew members aboard the vessel were rescued…