Bhubaneswar: Indian fuel prices could face upward pressure following reports that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. The narrow maritime corridor connects the Persian Gulf to global markets and handles a significant share of international crude oil shipments. Any disruption in this passage typically constrains…
Bhubaneswar: In a sustainable step ahead of Holi, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced organic gulal made from recycled temple flower waste, offering a chemical-free and fragrant alternative to conventional colours. Officials said the civic body has been collecting discarded flowers from nearly 700 temples across the city over the past six months. The…
Bhubaneswar: With an average of 16 people losing their lives daily in road accidents across Odisha, the state government has accelerated the rollout of the Prime Minister’s Road Accident Victims’ Hospitalisation & Assured Treatment Scheme (PM RAHAT). The scheme guarantees free and cashless treatment for road accident victims admitted to a hospital within 24 hours…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that Jharsuguda district recorded the highest conviction rate in the state in 2025 at 89.5 per cent. In contrast, Kendrapada district reported the lowest conviction rate at 3.1 per cent. According to official data shared by the Chief Minister, several other districts — including Angul, Berhampur,…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi has urged the Odisha government to introduce ‘Tithi Bhojan’ and observe Poshan Diwas across anganwadi centres to reinforce ongoing efforts to combat childhood malnutrition. The recommendation was made during a review meeting of schemes under the Women and Child Development Department, chaired by Odisha Deputy…
The East India Company, once among the most powerful trading corporations in history, has shut down once again. Originally founded in 1600, the company played a central role in British colonial expansion in India before being formally dissolved in 1874. More than a century later, in 2010, businessman Sanjiv Mehta revived the historic name as…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone for a new Odisha Bhawan in the national capital, a project estimated to cost ₹93.27 crore. The upcoming Odisha Bhawan in New Delhi is designed to reflect the state’s rich heritage and cultural identity. The proposed structure will include three basements, six floors, 45…
Bhubaneswar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the office of Vigyan Bharati Charitable Trust in Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, reportedly linked to the Hi-Tech Group of Institutions. The raid was carried out by the Kolkata unit of the central agency following allegations of large-scale financial irregularities. Officials are investigating suspected money laundering, financial mismanagement, and…
Bhubaneswar: A toxic ammonia gas leak from a cold storage facility in the Aiginia market area of Bhubaneswar late on February 26, 2026, sparked panic among residents and shopkeepers, leading to swift evacuation and emergency containment measures. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Khandagiri Police Station, where locals reported a strong ammonia smell early…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Wednesday emphasised the need for effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme during a state-level approval committee meeting convened to review its progress. Presiding over the meeting, Garg directed the MSME department to ensure convergence of PMFME with other government programmes…