Bhubaneswar: Legendary composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar has unveiled an ambitious plan to build what is envisioned as Asia’s largest hospital, dedicated to his iconic sisters Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. The proposed project aims to deliver world-class healthcare with a strong emphasis on affordability and accessibility, ensuring that quality medical services reach people across all sections…
Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that the census process in the country has begun and will include caste-based data collection. Addressing the House, Shah said the government has decided to conduct a caste census alongside the general enumeration exercise. “I want to inform the entire country that the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will establish an Ambedkar Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to honour the legacy of B. R. Ambedkar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced. Highlighting the state’s commitment to inclusive development, the Chief Minister said that the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and backward communities remains central to the government’s agenda….
Bhubaneswar: In a boost to urban power infrastructure, TPCODL has commissioned a new primary substation at Nageswar Tangi in Bhubaneswar under Phase IV of the Odisha Distribution System Strengthening Project. Built at a cost of ₹19 crore, the substation has a capacity of 2×8 MVA (33/11 kV) and is connected to the Badagada substation through…
Bhubaneswar: As Bhubaneswar completes 78 years since being designated the capital of Odisha in 1948, the city is rapidly establishing itself as a प्रमुख healthcare destination for eastern India. A key indicator of this growth is AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where nearly 30 percent of patients now come from outside the state, including neighbouring West Bengal, reflecting…
Bhubaneswar: A major boiler explosion at a power plant operated by Vedanta Limited in Singhitarai area of Sakti district has left at least 10 people feared dead and around 40 others injured, according to preliminary reports. The incident triggered panic at the facility, with emergency services rushing to the site to carry out rescue and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a major industrial proposal by Adani Enterprises Ltd to set up a ₹84,000 crore coal-to-chemicals complex in Sundargarh district, utilising land earlier acquired for a scrapped Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP). The project will come up on around 3,047 acres of land spanning six villages, originally acquired between 2015…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has extended key incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) while easing manufacturing norms, citing energy security concerns and supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asia situation. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Hanif Qureshi said the move aligns with India’s push for clean mobility and the broader vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat. Under the PM…
Bhubaneswar: The National Highways Authority of India has launched the ‘Arogya Van’ programme, an initiative aimed at planting medicinal trees along vacant stretches of national highways to enhance ecological sustainability and promote traditional healthcare awareness. In the first phase, more than 67,000 medicinal trees will be planted across 17 identified land parcels spanning approximately 62.8…
Bhubaneswar: Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Pvt. Ltd.’s flagship EX1200V excavator has been deployed by Edifice Engineering for a major high-rise demolition project in Haryana, marking a significant milestone in India’s specialised demolition capabilities. The EX1200V excavator, supplied by Tata Hitachi, has been integrated by Edifice Engineering with a specialised high-reach demolition attachment, making it…