Bhubaneswar: The Centre is actively working to bring back Formula 1 to India, with efforts underway to resolve taxation and regulatory issues that led to the sport’s exit after 2013. Officials are reportedly streamlining tax-related hurdles that had previously impacted the viability of hosting races at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. At least…
Bhubaneswar: Warm greetings poured in from across the state on the occasion of Odia New Year, popularly celebrated as Pana Sankranti, marking the beginning of the traditional Odia calendar year. Leaders, institutions, and citizens extended their शुभेच्छा, wishing peace, prosperity, and happiness for all. The festival, deeply rooted in Odisha’s cultural heritage, is celebrated with…
Bhubaneswar: Reliance Digital, India’s largest electronics retailer, continues to strengthen its presence in West Bengal with its store located at Parasmani Apartment, Kanainatshal North, GT Road, DVC More, Near Police Line, Burdwan – 713103. The Reliance Digital store at DVC More, Burdwan offers customers an enhanced shopping experience with the widest range of latest electronics, attractive offers, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation’s planned city-wide survey to identify unauthorised commercial activities in residential areas has triggered a wider debate on urban liveability versus the survival of small businesses in Bhubaneswar. The move follows directions from the Supreme Court of India, which has asked civic bodies across state capitals to inspect and report violations…
Bhubaneswar: The National Highways Authority of India has launched the ‘Arogya Van’ programme, an initiative aimed at planting medicinal trees along vacant stretches of national highways to enhance ecological sustainability and promote traditional healthcare awareness. In the first phase, more than 67,000 medicinal trees will be planted across 17 identified land parcels spanning approximately 62.8…
Bhubaneswar: Geopolitical developments, economic volatility, rapid digitalisation, cyber threats, evolving regulatory expectations and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are reshaping the global risk landscape for organisations, posing new challenges for traditional governance and control systems. Against this backdrop, internal auditors are playing an increasingly strategic role in helping organisations anticipate risks and strengthen governance frameworks,…
Bhubaneswar: Delegates attending the International Election Visitors’ Programme 2026, organised by the Election Commission of India, undertook field visits to polling stations and EVM dispatch centres across multiple regions, including Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Observers from countries such as Samoa, Albania, Sierra Leone, and Georgia interacted with election officials on the ground, gaining insights into…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education Odisha has extended the application deadline for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 by one month. Aspirants can now submit their applications until May 9, 2026. The decision comes after several candidates were unable to complete their applications before the earlier deadline of April 9. Officials expect the…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an agreement with Nexband Renewables to establish a 150-tonne-per-day compressed biogas (CBG) plant aimed at producing automobile-grade bio-CNG from vegetable waste. The proposed facility will be located in the Khuntabandha area of Begunia and will also generate solid and liquid organic fertilizers, providing an additional boost to…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a city-wide survey to identify residential properties being used for commercial purposes without proper authorization, in compliance with a directive from the Supreme Court of India. The apex court recently instructed municipal bodies across the country to inspect such violations while hearing a case related to an…