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…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Montha, brewing over the southwest Bay of Bengal, has put Odisha on high alert as the state braces for heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and potential flooding over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red warning for eight southern districts, including Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal,…
Bhubaneswar: As India accelerates its infrastructure and industrial growth, questions are being raised about whether its existing forest cover is sufficient to protect the country’s fragile ecosystem while supporting development needs. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, India’s total forest and tree cover stands at about 80.9 million hectares, which is…
Bhubaneswar: A fresh low-pressure system is likely to form over the southern Bay of Bengal around October 24–25, further intensifying an already active weather pattern over the region, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD reported that a well-marked low-pressure area currently lies over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is moving west-northwestward….
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, for extending Diwali greetings and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with Israel. Taking to social media, PM Modi thanked Netanyahu for his warm wishes and conveyed his best regards on the occasion of the Israeli leader’s birthday….
Bhubaneswar: In a welcome move for nature lovers and the tourism industry, the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has reopened earlier than usual this year. The decision comes after favorable weather conditions and completion of road restoration work inside the reserve following the monsoon season. The Similipal Tiger Reserve, one of India’s…
Kolkata , 10th September 2025 : Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd. A Govt of India undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Textiles, provides marketing platform to artisans, weavers and craftsmen from all over the country. CCIC operates prestigious showrooms for marketing Handloom and Handicrafts products of India in New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai through which it retails handicrafts…