Bhubaneswar: A potential aviation emergency was averted early today after takeoff of Swiss International Air Lines Flight LX147 from Delhi to Zurich was aborted due to smoke detected from the left-side wheel. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., prompting the crew to declare an emergency and halt departure procedures. There were 232 passengers on board…
Bhubaneswar: India’s insurance sector is undergoing rapid expansion, emerging as a key pillar of financial security and social protection. Policy reforms and regulatory changes are driving this growth, improving both accessibility and affordability of insurance products across diverse population segments. Recent measures such as allowing higher foreign direct investment (FDI), rationalising taxes including GST exemptions…
Bhubaneswar: Comedian Kapil Sharma is reportedly preparing for a return to television with a new comedy show, marking a fresh chapter in his career. Kapil rose to widespread fame with his hit show Comedy Nights with Kapil, which later went off-air following a widely reported mid-air dispute with co-actor Sunil Grover. According to media reports,…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) on Friday initiated one of its largest eviction drives to clear alleged encroachments on 68 acres of government land in Shampur mouza of Bhubaneswar. On the first day of the operation, authorities demolished 187 houses, including 31 under-construction structures, spread across eight acres under the jurisdiction of Bharatpur police…
Bhubaneswar: The campus of JD Birla Institute (JDBI), Kolkata, came alive with energy, creativity, and competitive spirit as it hosted the 10th edition of its flagship annual fest, INVICTUS, a vibrant, three-day celebration that brought together talent from across disciplines and institutions. Entirely student-driven, INVICTUS is one of the most anticipated events at JD Birla…
Bhubaneswar: The Union government has granted Z+ category security to Raghav Chadha following a fresh threat assessment by central intelligence agencies. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs shortly after the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government withdrew his earlier Z+ security cover within the state. Z+ security is among the highest levels…
Bhubaneswar: Actor Kangana Ranaut has extended support to Deepika Padukone amid the ongoing debate over regulated working hours in the film industry. Commenting on the discussion around 8-hour shifts, Kangana said Deepika has “earned that place” after years of hard work and success, asserting that top actors have the right to define their working conditions….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has entered the next phase of its digital census exercise, with large-scale door-to-door data collection commencing across the state on Thursday. Over 90,200 officials, including enumerators and 15,140 supervisors, have been deployed for the survey. Each enumerator is tasked with covering around 800 individuals across 200 to 220 households, collecting detailed demographic information…
Bhubaneswar: A major fire broke out in the Vikas Nagar area of Lucknow on Wednesday evening, destroying more than 280 makeshift homes and leaving over 1,000 people homeless, most of them migrant workers. The blaze reportedly started around 5:30 pm and spread rapidly through the densely packed settlement, triggering panic among residents. The situation worsened…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar has been appointed as the brand ambassador to promote Odisha’s rich culinary heritage on the global stage, in an initiative led by the state government. The agreement was formalised during the Odia Paksha celebrations in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. As part of the initiative, MasterChef India…