Bhubaneswar: This Diwali, India is not just glowing with lights and festivity — the economy, too, is dazzling. According to data released by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Diwali 2025 sales have touched a record ₹6.05 lakh crore, marking one of the strongest festive seasons in the country’s trading history. The report highlights…
Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the Unit-I Haat, the largest daily market in Odisha’s capital city, on Wednesday, destroying around 30 shops and causing property damage worth several crores of rupees, officials said. According to fire department sources, the blaze started early in the morning and quickly spread through a section of the…
Kolkata: KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery proudly announced the grand opening of its 6th exclusive showroom in West Bengal, Kolkata located at Sodepur. The inauguration was graced by Mr. Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder & Managing Director, Hari Krishna Group, Mr. Pintu Dholakia CEO Of Hari Krishna Exports and other Dignitaries. To celebrate the launch during the auspicious ‘Durga Puja’ season, KISNA is…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step to simplify digital payments, India will allow users to authorize transactions on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) using facial recognition and fingerprints, starting Wednesday, according to officials familiar with the matter. Currently, UPI transactions require a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for approval. The new system will link users’ Aadhaar-based biometrics…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has joined the nationwide ‘Swadeshi Campaign’ launched by the Ministry of Textiles to promote domestic demand for Indian-made handloom, handicraft, and textile products. The campaign, part of the government’s Vocal for Local initiative, aims to strengthen traditional industries, empower artisans, and showcase India’s cultural craftsmanship to younger generations. The state’s renowned Sambalpuri, Bomkai,…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has launched a nationwide ‘Swadeshi Campaign’ to promote domestic demand for Indian handloom, handicrafts, and textile products. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Textiles, aims to revive traditional industries and reposition Indian-made fabrics as symbols of pride, heritage, and modern lifestyle. Announcing the campaign, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh…
Bhubaneswar: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar has once again brought immense pride to the state of Odisha and Eastern India by securing the 14th rank among medical colleges in India, as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, released by the Union Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan. This outstanding performance marks…
Kolkata: On National Handloom Day, students of iLEAD’s fashion department celebrated the rich heritage of Indian handlooms, showcasing intricate weaves and colourful prints that are a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of our weavers. However, fast fashion and synthetic textiles threaten to erase this legacy. To counter this, iLEAD students and staff partnered with local…
Bhubaneswar: The WAVES Summit, a major was held in Mumbai on 2 May. WAVES is an acronym which stands for World Audio Visual and Entertainment Submit. This the first ever edition hosted by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Government of India. This submit was conducted for three days from 2-4 May. Participants from about 75…
Technology Meets Compassion in the Golden Hour of Emergency Care AIIMS Bhubaneswar provided 3 sets of BHISHM cubes, demonstrated to the Doctors and health officials · Each BHISHM Cube comprises of 338 items · One set of BHISHM cubes can cater to about 200 victims at the disaster site Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable stride towards strengthening disaster…
