Bhubaneswar: Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has made a significant entry into India’s electric mobility segment with the launch of the Jio Electric Cycle, a move that could reshape urban transportation in the country. The electric cycle comes with a claimed range of up to 180 km on a single charge and is being offered at…
Packaging, Production and Sale Curbed as per FSSAI Guidelines and Supreme Court Orders Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has imposed strict restrictions on the manufacture, packaging, supply and sale of pan masala, gutkha and khaini across the state, following guidelines issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and in compliance with Supreme…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will host the three-day Matsya–Pranee Samavesh Odisha (MPSO) 2026 conclave from January 21 to January 23 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, with a focus on strengthening rural livelihoods through fisheries, animal husbandry, and rural entrepreneurship. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will inaugurate the conclave, which is being organised by the Fisheries…
Bhubaneswar: Country Club Hospitality & Holidays Ltd., one of India’s leading leisure and lifestyle brands, successfully hosted its Annual Marketing Meet in Mumbai, bringing together a large and dynamic marketing force from across the country. The meet served as a strategic platform to review performance, align future growth plans, and energize the organization’s expanding sales and marketing…
Bhubaneswar: A devastating fire broke out in the early hours at No. 1 Haat’s Plastic Market in Bhubaneswar, destroying more than 40 shops and causing extensive property damage estimated at several lakhs. The blaze erupted around 1:38 am, spreading rapidly through the congested market area. The fire escalated quickly, fueled by the market’s extensive use…
Bhubaneswar: In a surprising setback to Uttar Pradesh’s ambitious electric mobility plan, six out of eight newly launched AC double-decker electric buses remain unused at the Barabanki bus depot, months after being flagged off by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The buses, procured at a cost of nearly ₹12 crore, were intended to enhance intercity connectivity,…
Bhubaneswar: Trade negotiations between India and the United States could face fresh challenges amid differences over import duties on pulses, even as two American lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to push for the withdrawal of India’s 30 per cent import tariff on lentils and peas. According to reports, the lawmakers have written to President…
Koraput district, long recognised for its coffee plantations, is fast emerging as a notable centre for high-quality pepper cultivation, with the spice witnessing rising demand in both national and international markets. Pepper is currently grown across nearly 1,550 hectares in the district, where the unique agro-climatic conditions—marked by moderate temperatures, adequate rainfall, and rich soil—have…
Bhubaneswar: Indian consumers are facing record-high silver prices, with the white metal now trading above ₹3 lakh per kilogram amid a sharp surge in global markets. Data shows silver prices have tripled over the past year, rising by nearly 204 per cent, driven by a combination of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. Silver first breached the…
Bhubaneswar: Indian equity markets will remain open for trading on Budget Day, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman scheduled to present the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, February 1. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will conduct a full trading session, marking one of the most closely watched days in…