Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled a new tourism tagline—“Think India, Think Odisha”—signalling a strategic shift in how the state positions itself globally. Announced in April 2026, the rebranding aims to align Odisha more closely with the broader narrative of Indian tourism while asserting its unique identity. For years, Odisha was promoted under the tagline…
Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the refinery complex in Pachpadra, Balotra, just 24 hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to inaugurate the facility, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Following the incident, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that the planned dedication ceremony has been postponed. Officials…
Bhubaneswar: A new hydrogen-powered cooking system is being developed that could transform everyday kitchens by using water as a primary energy source instead of conventional fuels like natural gas. The technology relies on Electrolysis, where water is split into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. The hydrogen produced is then used as a clean-burning fuel, generating…
Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the 2026 General Elections to Legislative Assemblies in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six states. The schedule was officially declared on March 15, 2026. Polling in Tamil Nadu and the first phase in West Bengal will…
Bhubaneswar: Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, laid the foundation stone for 3D Glass Solutions’ advanced Glass Substrate Packaging Unit at Info Valley in Khordha. The project, the first of its kind in India, marks a significant milestone in Odisha’s entry into the semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing ecosystem….
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Friday initiated one of its largest eviction drives to clear alleged encroachments on 68 acres of government land in Shampur mouza of Bhubaneswar. On the first day of the operation, authorities demolished 187 houses, including 31 under-construction structures, spread across eight acres under the jurisdiction of Bharatpur police…
Bhubaneswar: Twenty-three-year-old Indian-Australian athlete Om Satija will arrive in Kolkata this Saturday, having completed 2,500 km of an ambitious 5,000 km run across India — from Kanyakumari to Kashmir via Kolkata. His journey, The One India Run, aims to raise awareness and funds for leprosy-affected children supported by Udayan in Barrackpore. Now on Day 48 of a 100-day endurance challenge, Om is averaging 50 km a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences to implement Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), making it the first state in the country to adopt the initiative in its second phase. Marine Spatial Planning is a scientific tool for…
Bhubaneswar: The campus of JD Birla Institute (JDBI), Kolkata, came alive with energy, creativity, and competitive spirit as it hosted the 10th edition of its flagship annual fest, INVICTUS, a vibrant, three-day celebration that brought together talent from across disciplines and institutions. Entirely student-driven, INVICTUS is one of the most anticipated events at JD Birla…
Bhubaneswar: India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu created history by winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus, securing a place in the Women’s World Chess Championship later this year. Vaishali clinched the title with an impressive 8.5 points in the double round-robin event, sealing her victory with a crucial final-round win over Kateryna Lagno. Her consistent…