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Geopolitical shifts, technology disruptions reshaping risk landscape for organisations – IIA Calcutta Chapter

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

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,…

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Global Delegates Review India’s Election Preparedness Under IEVP 2026

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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…

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BSE Odisha Extends OTET 2026 Application Deadline to May 9

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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…

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BMC to Set Up Bio-CNG Plant Using Vegetable Waste

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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…

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BMC to Survey Misuse of Residential Buildings for Commercial Activities

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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…

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Max Healthcare Acquires Majority Stake in Kalinga Hospital, Enters Eastern India Market

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. has announced the acquisition of a 58.4% stake in Kalinga Hospital for ₹300 crore, marking its strategic entry into eastern India’s healthcare sector. Located in Bhubaneswar, the 250-bed NABH-accredited facility is spread across a 10-acre campus and provides advanced medical services across key specialities including cardiology, neurology, oncology, and orthopaedics….

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NRDC Join Hands with SSMED to Deploy Microwave Based Infection Control Technology in Govt. Hospitals Across India

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), a Government of India enterprise focused on promoting indigenous technologies, has entered today into a strategic partnership with SS Medical Systems India Pvt. Ltd. (SSMED) to accelerate the nationwide deployment of advanced microwave-based infection control technology across government healthcare facilities in India. The technology has been developed by the Society for…

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Nitish Kumar Signals Shift to Delhi, BJP-Led Government Likely in Bihar

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a development that could significantly alter Bihar’s political landscape, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday indicated his move to national politics, stating that he will travel to Delhi to take oath as a Rajya Sabha member and remain there. Kumar, who arrived from Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, made the announcement amid growing…

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Odisha Launches ₹40,811 Crore Industrial Push, 59,000 Jobs Expected

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial growth, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 36 projects across Khordha and Cuttack. The projects, involving a total investment of ₹40,811 crore, are expected to create over 59,000 employment opportunities in the state. Of the total, 11 projects were inaugurated…

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ICAR Sets Up Special Task Force to Strengthen Agricultural Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has constituted a Special Task Force to develop strategies aimed at enhancing agricultural resilience in the face of evolving global geopolitical challenges. The first meeting of the Task Force was chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General of ICAR, where…

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