Bhubaneswar: J.D. Birla Institute (JDBI), Kolkata, has taken a significant step towards strengthening professional education by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), USA. With this collaboration, JDBI becomes the first college in Eastern India to formally partner with IMA, a globally recognised professional body in the field of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards urban renewal and economic revitalisation, the Odisha government has approved the construction of a state-of-the-art multi-purpose commercial complex in Koraput to replace the city’s ageing market infrastructure. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra cleared the proposal following an on-ground inspection of key trading zones, including Chandan Pokhari…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step aimed at strengthening access to education, the Odisha government has approved free bus travel for school students under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva scheme. The decision replaces the existing 50 per cent concession on ticket fares with complete exemption from payment, ensuring that transportation costs do not become a barrier to…
Bhubaneswar: The Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, along with the Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), conducted an on-ground inspection of sanitation activities at various locations across Bhubaneswar on Monday. During the inspection, the senior officials reviewed cleanliness levels, waste collection operations and overall sanitation management…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar witnessed an unprecedented surge in liquor sales during the final week of 2025, with New Year celebrations driving consumption to record levels. Official data from the Excise Department shows that alcohol sales in the Odisha capital crossed ₹32 crore in just one week, marking one of the highest festive turnovers in recent years….
Younger Brother (30) Donates Liver to Elder Brother (37) Donor & Recipient both doing well, Donor discharged from the Hospital Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has marked a historic milestone in tertiary healthcare by successfully conducting its first liver transplant on 20 December 2025, reaffirming its commitment to delivering advanced and life-saving medical services to the people…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is all set to welcome the first Patha Utsav of the season this Sunday, January 4, 2026, transforming select city streets into vibrant, vehicle-free public spaces for citizens to enjoy. The initiative, which has become a popular urban engagement programme in the capital, aims to promote healthy living, environmental awareness, and community bonding….
Bhubaneswar: DevNet Technologies is pleased to announce the upcoming release of two new Bengali songs by Rishima Saha, a promising young singer whose talent, vocal depth, and artistic expression are earning recognition in the contemporary Bengali music landscape. Name of the first song is “Misti Sakal Jure” meaning a sweet morning all around. This song…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the widening and strengthening of National Highway-326 in Odisha, a major infrastructure push aimed at transforming connectivity and economic prospects in the state’s southern districts. The project involves upgrading the existing 2-lane highway to a 2-lane road with paved shoulders from Km…
Bhubaneswar: In a fresh move to curb vehicular pollution and strengthen enforcement of emission norms, Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena on Tuesday announced that vehicles with valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) will soon be required to display a green sticker. The initiative is set to be rolled out in conjunction with the upcoming Road…