Bhubaneswar: In a significant urban expansion move, 71 villages on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar are set to be merged with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). The proposal, long under consideration by the state government, has now gained momentum with the Housing and Urban Development Department officially notifying the Khordha District Collector to initiate the process….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward improving inter-state rail connectivity in southern India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Ernakulam–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, the first inter-state semi-high-speed train service linking Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, the Southern Railway announced. Officials said the new service is expected to strengthen business, educational, and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 150th program of the state-level ‘Vande Mataram’ initiative at Lok Seva Bhavan on Tuesday, calling it a powerful symbol of India’s unity, courage, and national pride. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister highlighted the song’s deep historical and emotional roots, noting that Vande Mataram—originally from Bankim Chandra…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to script a new industrial chapter with Paradip at its centre, as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday unveiled plans to develop the port city into a critical industrial and logistics hub for eastern India. The announcement came alongside the launch of a ₹40,000-crore Green Hydrogen Hub, one of only…
Bhubaneswar: To handle the anticipated surge of passengers during the Kartik Purnima celebrations, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special train services between Berhampur (Brahmapur) and Puri, aimed at facilitating devotees travelling to the holy town for Boita Bandana and other rituals associated with the auspicious full moon day. According to an official release,…
Bhubaneswar: For centuries, the Indian thali — with its rice, roti, dal, and curries — has been celebrated as a wholesome meal symbolising the country’s culinary diversity. But behind its comforting familiarity lies a growing health concern: too many carbohydrates and too little protein. According to a recent Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) survey,…
Bhubaneswar: Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has come out in support of Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Rama in filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana. Calling the criticism surrounding the film’s casting “unfair,” Sadhguru said that audiences should appreciate the intent and artistry rather than judge actors by their personal lives or…
Bhubaneswar, India: A powerful new playbook for changing governments midstream is unfolding in Nepal, with young voters in Kathmandu and beyond emerging as the unexpected architects of political change. Their growing impatience with old-guard politics and their strategic use of social media are reshaping the nation’s democratic rhythm — though not without controversy. Over the…
Bhubaneswar: As India accelerates its infrastructure and industrial growth, questions are being raised about whether its existing forest cover is sufficient to protect the country’s fragile ecosystem while supporting development needs. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, India’s total forest and tree cover stands at about 80.9 million hectares, which is…
Bhubaneswar: Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has sent a legal notice to his ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya after she made serious allegations in a recent interview, claiming that she was denied food, medical care, and basic support during her third pregnancy. In her statements, Rita accused the singer of emotional and financial neglect, alleging that she…