Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has decided to discontinue the interest-free advance facility offered to its employees for purchasing electric vehicles (EVs). The scheme, which was introduced under the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2021, will be withdrawn with effect from April 1, 2026, following a directive issued by the state Finance Department. The interest-free advance…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) is set to reshape the skyline of Bhubaneswar with its upcoming futuristic headquarters and commercial complex near Kalinga Stadium. Spread across six acres with a built-up area of nearly 12 lakh square feet, the OMC Tower will feature a three-tower integrated design combining corporate offices, commercial spaces, and public infrastructure….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Law Commission has recommended amendments to the Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955 to introduce a formal dress code for devotees visiting the Jagannath Temple. As per the proposal, women may be restricted from wearing jeans or trousers inside the temple premises, while traditional attire has been suggested for male devotees. Male…
Bhubaneswar: At the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India’s evolution from a global IT services powerhouse to a nation increasingly focused on electronics manufacturing. He noted that the foundation laid in cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, the NCR region, and Mumbai…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the closing ceremony of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Sikkim’s statehood at Paljor Stadium. On the occasion, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹4,000 crore across the state. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening connectivity, infrastructure, and public service delivery….
– Over 300 doctors from four states participated; renowned experts spoke on Organ Transplantation & AI in healthcare – India is the 3rd best country in the world in terms of organ transplant – AIIMS Bhubaneswar to establish a regional centre of excellence for organ transplantation and artificial intelligence Bhubaneswar: A…
Commends Initiatives on Human Rights Education and Equitable Healthcare Bhubaneswar: Special Monitor for Human Rights Advocacy (Human Rights Education and Gender Equality) from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Kanhaiya Tripathi, visited AIIMS Bhubaneswar on 25th March, 2026 (Wednesday). During the visit, Prof. Tripathi reviewed various initiatives undertaken by AIIMS Bhubaneswar in the areas…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre for Assisted Learning (CAL), a one-of-its-kind, centrally located and fully air-conditioned holistic centre dedicated to supporting children with special needs such as autism, dyslexia, and Rett syndrome through inclusive education, therapeutic interventions, and life-skills development, was inaugurated today at BD-460, Sector-1, Salt Lake, Kolkata. Established as a charitable trust, CAL aims to…
Bhubaneswar: A potential aviation emergency was averted early today after takeoff of Swiss International Air Lines Flight LX147 from Delhi to Zurich was aborted due to smoke detected from the left-side wheel. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., prompting the crew to declare an emergency and halt departure procedures. There were 232 passengers on board…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that India’s growing focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor development will have benefits beyond national boundaries, contributing to global technological advancement. Highlighting India’s development trajectory, the Prime Minister noted that the Gujarat Model continues to be widely acknowledged for balancing welfare initiatives with large-scale infrastructure growth. He underscored that…