Bhubaneswar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday called for greater collaboration between the government and private sector to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem and enhance the country’s presence on the global sporting stage. Addressing a gathering during the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup Final in New Delhi on March 15, the minister said the government is…
Bhubaneswar: A major escalation unfolded in the Middle East after the United States, under President Donald Trump, carried out a powerful bombing raid on Kharg Island, a strategically crucial outpost in the northern Persian Gulf located about 25 kilometres off Iran’s coast. The U.S. operation targeted several military installations on the island, including air defence…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has intensified preparations to tackle the upcoming summer heatwave, announcing a series of preventive measures across the state. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has directed the state’s Energy Department to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during peak summer, stressing that power cuts must be avoided as temperatures begin to…
Cuttack/Tangi, March 12, 2026: To mark World Kidney Day 2026, Padmini Care Hospital organized a mega awareness Walkathon and health seminar today, centered on the global theme: “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet.” The event commenced at 9:00 AM from the Padmini Care Main Gate, where a large group of healthcare…
Bhubaneswar: A Liberian-flagged oil tanker carrying Saudi Arabian crude has safely reached Mumbai, becoming the first India-bound vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz since maritime traffic sharply declined following the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The tanker, identified as Shenlong, was carrying crude loaded from the Saudi port of Ras…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has absorbed a substantial portion of the recent rise in LPG costs to protect consumers from a sharper price increase, according to a senior official. Speaking on LPG pricing, Sujata Sharma said the current price of a domestic LPG cylinder in New Delhi stands at ₹913, even after a ₹60…
Bhubaneswar: Hotels and restaurants across Bengaluru are set to shut operations after the Bangalore Hotels Association announced that the supply of commercial LPG cylinders to the sector has been halted, triggering a major crisis for the city’s food service industry. In a statement issued on March 9, the association said the disruption would significantly affect…
Bhubaneswar: Amid growing geopolitical tensions and speculation about disruptions in global energy supplies, India’s energy security remains stable, backed by strong reserves, robust refining capacity, and diversified import sources. Contrary to alarmist narratives circulating in public discourse, data indicates that the country maintains a comfortable buffer to manage temporary shocks in the global oil market….
Bhubaneswar: As geopolitical tensions intensify in West Asia, anxieties about energy security are unsurprising. But the rapid spread of rumours about petrol and diesel shortages across social media illustrates a familiar problem in moments of global uncertainty: panic often travels faster than facts. India’s largest fuel retailer, Indian Oil Corporation, has categorically dismissed the circulating…
Bhubaneswar: For decades, the old quarters of Cuttack — Odisha’s iconic Silver City — have posed a planning dilemma. Its dense, organically evolved neighbourhoods, defined by narrow lanes, fragmented landholdings, and minimal parking space, rarely fit within the rigid framework of modern urban building rules. The result was predictable: redevelopment stalled, approvals slowed, and much…