Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed an agreement with Nexband Renewables to establish a 150-tonne-per-day compressed biogas (CBG) plant aimed at producing automobile-grade bio-CNG from vegetable waste. The proposed facility will be located in the Khuntabandha area of Begunia and will also generate solid and liquid organic fertilizers, providing an additional boost to…
Bhubaneswar: Murshidabad district of West Bengal identified as one of India’s high-priority districts – continues to face significant public health challenges. These include high prevalence of malnutrition, elevated neonatal and infant mortality rates, early marriages, low levels of institutional delivery, a rising burden of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases and high prevalence of tobacco use, respiratory…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar and Cuttack are set for a major transition in household energy use, as authorities push for widespread adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) under the City Gas Distribution network. Ambitious Household Coverage In Bhubaneswar, the target is to provide 1.25 lakh household connections, with around 19,000 homes already connected. Meanwhile, Cuttack has made…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has launched Odia Pakhya 2026, a 14-day statewide celebration from April 1 to April 14, aimed at showcasing the state’s rich cultural heritage and promoting Odia identity. The initiative is being celebrated across all districts, including Bhubaneswar, with a series of themed events designed to encourage community participation and cultural…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has officially launched the first phase of Census 2027, introducing a major digital reform through a Self-Enumeration portal that allows citizens to submit their details online. The initiative, rolled out under the supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs, marks the beginning of the Houselisting and Housing Census, with select…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has directed households in areas with existing piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure to switch from LPG, warning that LPG supply could be discontinued within three months for those who fail to comply. The order applies to residential areas where PNG networks are already operational. Officials said the move is aimed…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward ensuring inclusive early childhood care, Mobile Creches, with the support of EFS Facilities Services, inaugurated a creche and childcare centre in a ragpickers’ colony in Kolkata, West Bengal. This is the first structured childcare facility of its kind in the community, created to support children of waste picker and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s traditional summer staple, pakhala, is receiving scientific recognition after a study by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) highlighted its nutritional and health benefits, particularly its role in improving gut health and immunity. Fermented Food with Probiotic Power Pakhala, a fermented rice-based dish, is prepared by soaking cooked rice in water and…
Bhubaneswar: A tragic fire at the Trauma Care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of SCB Medical College and Hospital claimed the lives of 10 patients and left several hospital staff injured during rescue operations in the early hours of March 16. The blaze reportedly broke out while critically ill patients were undergoing treatment, triggering panic within…
Bhubaneswar: Kusunpur village in Kendrapada district of Odisha is set to be transformed into the state’s first smart village under an ambitious initiative led by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), functioning under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The project aims to convert the village—home to around 130 families and a population…