Bhubaneswar: Director-producer Aditya Dhar’s much-anticipated film Dhurandhar has taken the country by storm since its release, generating enormous buzz across social media, film circles and political commentary alike. With a powerhouse ensemble cast and a politically charged narrative, the film has emerged as one of the most discussed releases of the year. Featuring an impressive…
Bhubaneswar: A 43-year-old Boeing 737 aircraft that had been lying abandoned at the Kolkata Airport for more than 13 years has finally been removed — but not before accumulating a parking bill of nearly ₹1 crore. The aircraft, registered as VT-EHH, belonged to Air India and was decommissioned in 2012. Since then, it had remained…
Bhubaneswar: MSME Development and Facilitation Office (DFO), Cuttack, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, under its flagship MSME Innovative Scheme, has organized a two-day knowledge-driven program titled IP Yatra, in association with CSIR–IMMT, Bhubaneswar. The initiative aims to create widespread awareness and capacity building on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) among MSMEs, entrepreneurs, startups, innovators, and…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister and Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, on Wednesday conducted an extensive field review of several major urban development initiatives underway in the capital. The minister visited Town Planning (TP) Schemes No. 1, 2 and 3 located in Bijipur, Paikarapur and Sahajpur, followed by…
Bhubaneswar: The income gap between Odisha’s elected representatives and the citizens they serve has reached an unprecedented level, with the latest figures revealing a stark disparity in earnings. According to recent estimates, an Odisha MLA now earns ₹41.4 lakh annually — equivalent to ₹3.45 lakh per month. In contrast, Odisha’s per capita annual income stands…
Bhubaneswar: The regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a meeting with IndiGo’s top management — including CEO Pieter Elbers — for Thursday, December 11 at 3:00 pm, following a directive for a 10% curtailment in the airline’s flight schedule. The decision comes in the wake of a major operational disruption at India’s…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is fast transforming into one of India’s most promising technology hubs, with industry leaders and policymakers projecting the city as a future mega IT metropolis comparable to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The capital city’s expanding digital infrastructure, booming startup ecosystem, and increasing semiconductor-related investments are reshaping Odisha’s economic landscape. Officials report that Odisha recorded…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia informed the Assembly on Friday that 16 polluted stretches have been identified across major rivers in the state, with urban wastewater emerging as the primary contaminant. Responding to a question in the House, the minister said polluted stretches have been reported at Kathajodi…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (CS Division), Government of India, has issued an official notification approving the renaming of Raj Bhawan, Bhubaneswar and Raj Bhawan, Puri as Lok Bhavan, Bhubaneswar and Lok Bhavan, Puri respectively. The new names will come into effect from 1 December 2025 for all official and administrative purposes. The notification…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has unveiled an extensive redevelopment plan for the Unit-4 Non-Veg retail market, aiming to resolve chronic congestion, improve hygiene, and upgrade civic infrastructure in one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs. According to officials, the new design includes modernised retail shops, designated parking zones, an organised slaughterhouse, widened internal…