Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to popularise its rich culinary heritage, the Government of Odisha has announced a new scheme to support the establishment of authentic Odia cuisine restaurants across India, with financial assistance of up to ₹5 crore per project. Capital Subsidy and Financial Incentives Under the initiative, eligible entrepreneurs will receive a 30%…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has launched a major initiative to promote sports and youth engagement in remote and Maoist-affected regions under its “Gramodaya” campaign. As part of the programme, the Department of Sports and Youth Services will distribute sports kits to 485 villages across 10 districts in the state, aiming to integrate youth into…
Bhubaneswar: For Indian households, smart shopping has always meant making every rupee count. Strengthening this deeply rooted belief, SMART Bazaar, India’s trusted value retail destination, has launched its biggest-ever SMART Bazaar Exchange—a nationwide initiative designed to help families save more and shop smarter, all under one roof. Positioned as the go-to destination for consistent, everyday value,…
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…
Bhubaneswar: In a step towards promoting accessible healthcare, the Odisha Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA), in collaboration with the Rotary E-Club Coastal Bay and Manipal Hospitals, organized a comprehensive free community health camp at Netaji Club in Badagada Brit Colony, Bhubaneswar. The initiative focused on preventive healthcare, offering residents direct access to professional medical consultations, health…
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: The Government of India continues to strengthen financial support for small entrepreneurs through the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), which provides collateral-free loans of up to ₹20 lakh to micro and small enterprises across the country. Launched in 2015, the scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment by enabling easy access to institutional credit…
Bhubaneswar: State governments across India have stepped up enforcement measures to curb black marketing and hoarding of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with authorities carrying out continuous raids and surprise inspections at LPG distributorships and retail outlets. According to Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, state administrations are playing a…
Bhubaneswar: Times Prime, India’s premium lifestyle membership platform, is celebrating its members this Valentine season with the second edition of Love All Members Fest, a 10-day member-first celebration running from February 6 to February 15. The fest brings together exclusive offers, new brand partnerships, and curated experiences across gifting, entertainment, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle categories….
Bhubaneswar: A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Bhubaneswar has forced residents, caterers and restaurant owners to increasingly rely on firewood for cooking, triggering a sharp rise in prices. Traders say the price of Chira wood, commonly used as cooking fuel, has surged to ₹1,700 per quintal as demand has spiked in recent days. With…