Bhubaneswar: Reliance Digital, India’s largest electronics retailer, continues to strengthen its presence in West Bengal with its store located at Parasmani Apartment, Kanainatshal North, GT Road, DVC More, Near Police Line, Burdwan – 713103. The Reliance Digital store at DVC More, Burdwan offers customers an enhanced shopping experience with the widest range of latest electronics, attractive offers, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation’s planned city-wide survey to identify unauthorised commercial activities in residential areas has triggered a wider debate on urban liveability versus the survival of small businesses in Bhubaneswar. The move follows directions from the Supreme Court of India, which has asked civic bodies across state capitals to inspect and report violations…
Bhubaneswar: Chhenapoda Dibasa was observed across Odisha, especially in Bhubaneswar, to mark the birth anniversary of Sudarshan Sahu, credited with creating the state’s iconic dessert Chhenapoda. Chhenapoda, a beloved Odia delicacy, is prepared by baking roasted chhena (cottage cheese) mixed with sugar and semolina, resulting in a distinctive caramelised crust with a soft, flavourful interior….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved 11 major proposals spanning five key departments during a meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Among the decisions is the approval of the ambitious Atal Bus Stand scheme, with an outlay of ₹3,400 crore, aimed at modernising bus terminals and…
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: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a city-wide survey to identify residential properties being used for commercial purposes without proper authorization, in compliance with a directive from the Supreme Court of India. The apex court recently instructed municipal bodies across the country to inspect such violations while hearing a case related to an…
Bhubaneswar: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. has announced the acquisition of a 58.4% stake in Kalinga Hospital for ₹300 crore, marking its strategic entry into eastern India’s healthcare sector. Located in Bhubaneswar, the 250-bed NABH-accredited facility is spread across a 10-acre campus and provides advanced medical services across key specialities including cardiology, neurology, oncology, and orthopaedics….
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has constituted a Special Task Force to develop strategies aimed at enhancing agricultural resilience in the face of evolving global geopolitical challenges. The first meeting of the Task Force was chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General of ICAR, where…
Bhubaneswar: Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has said that India’s merchandise exports witnessed a marginal contraction of 0.2% in the first two months of the year on a year-on-year basis, primarily due to weaker demand in key global markets. In contrast, merchandise imports registered a sharp increase of over 22%, largely…
Bhubaneswar: State-run Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) has paid one of its largest-ever financial penalties—₹4,364 crore—for illegal and excess mineral production, raising serious concerns over regulatory compliance in Odisha’s mining sector. The penalties arise from violations of key environmental and forest laws, including the Environment Protection Act and the Forest Conservation Act, as well as breaches…