Bhubaneswar: Air travel across India and parts of West Asia faced major disruptions on Monday and Tuesday after a massive ash cloud from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano drifted across the Red Sea and entered the Indian airspace, particularly over the Himalayan region. The volcano—dormant for nearly 12,000 years—erupted suddenly, sending a towering plume of ash…
Bhubaneswar: Two simultaneous weather systems forming over the Bay of Bengal have intensified the possibility of a rare winter cyclone, with meteorologists closely monitoring the evolving disturbance expected to influence parts of southern Odisha later this week. According to Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre,“The system is likely to intensify into a depression…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor has announced that she is expecting her second child. The actress shared the happy news on Instagram on Tuesday, posting a series of elegant photographs proudly flaunting her baby bump. Sonam captioned the post simply and powerfully: “MOTHER.” In the pictures, the Neerja star appears radiant as she embraces this…
Lucknow, November 15, 2025 – Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic, the premier aromatherapy company in India, proudly announced the relaunch of its iconic range of essential oils, now presented in an all-new, elegant avatar. Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Founder and Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, while addressing a press conference in Lucknow, spoke about the essential…
Bhubaneswar: Every stage of a child’s educational journey—from K–12 schooling to higher education—plays a crucial role in shaping who they become. It is a continuous path of exploration, learning, and growth, where each phase contributes distinctively to the child’s overall development. Early Childhood: The Foundation Years The early years of life are marked by rapid…
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: In a move aimed at supporting farmers, the Odisha government on Monday announced an increase of ₹69 per quintal in the procurement price of paddy for the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025–26. The revised rate, which aligns with the state’s commitment to ensure better returns for cultivators, will apply to all paddy procured…
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,…
Kolkata: Tata Hitachi, a leading name in the construction and mining equipment industry, is participating in the International Mining, Equipment, and Minerals Exhibition (IME) 2025, currently being held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata from 30th October till 2nd November 2025. At IME 2025, Tata Hitachi’s participation underscores its commitment to driving sustainable mining practices within the sector….
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Montha slammed into India’s east coast late Monday night, unleashing heavy rains and powerful winds across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, leaving behind a trail of destruction, one fatality, and widespread disruption. The cyclone made landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada in coastal Andhra, with wind speeds touching 100 km/h and gusts up…
