Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop a large-scale Economic Region covering Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri and Paradip, with the aim of transforming the entire corridor into a network of integrated “growth hubs.” The roadmap was discussed at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday under the chairmanship of…
Bhubaneswar: The Madras High Court has observed that the Bhagavad Gita is a work of “moral science” and an intrinsic part of “Bharatiya civilisation”, rather than a purely religious text. The remarks were made by Justice G R Swaminathan while hearing a petition filed by the Arsha Vidya Parampara Trust challenging an order of the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant milestone for India’s commercial space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Christmas Eve successfully launched the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite for US-based firm AST SpaceMobile, setting a new national record for the heaviest satellite placed in low Earth orbit (LEO). The satellite separated smoothly from the LVM3…
Bhubaneswar: The World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2025, a two-day conference themed “Innovation, Self Reliance and Prosperity”, was formally inaugurated in Mumbai on Friday by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The inaugural session was attended by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mohan Yadav, Swami Vigyananand, Founder of WHEF, Shri Rajesh…
Bhubaneswar: The former India captain, named in Mumbai’s squad for the first two matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, trained at the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Academy on Tuesday, drawing attention from fans and young cricketers alike. Dressed in Mumbai’s grey kit, the senior batter spent time mentoring youngsters and signing autographs during the practice…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to take one of its toughest steps yet against vehicular pollution. From the first week of January 2026, fuel stations across the state will deny petrol and diesel to vehicles that do not carry a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). The decision by the Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) marks…
Bhubaneswar: Bangladesh witnessed a renewed surge of political violence on Monday after Md. Motaleb Sikder (42), a central leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP) workers’ organisation, was shot at in Khulna, according to local media reports. Sikder serves as the Khulna divisional chief of the NCP and a central organiser of NCP Sramik Shakti….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Food Festival 2025, also known as Odisha Khadya Mahotsav, will be held at the Bhubaneswar Exhibition Ground from December 23 to December 29, showcasing the diverse and vibrant food traditions of the state. Organised by Bishwa Odia Parivar, the inaugural edition of the festival will feature 140 food stalls, offering an extensive…
The Indian Hotels Company Limited bags the 25th ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance (Listed Segment- Large Category) Mr. R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, receives the 25th ICSI Lifetime Achievement Award Bhubaneswar: Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Government of India, graced the 25th edition of the ICSI National Awards for Excellence in…
Bhubaneswar: Bangladesh has once again descended into turmoil, with large-scale violence, arson attacks on media houses and rising political unrest pushing the country towards what observers describe as a state of near anarchy. The situation has triggered serious concern in New Delhi, prompting India to summon the Bangladeshi envoy and issue a strong protest over…