Bhubaneswar: Fresh concerns have emerged over the future pace of Odisha’s widely recognised millet mission after the proposed budget allocation for the Shree Anna Abhiyan was reduced from ₹600 crore to ₹415 crore for 2026-27, marking a cut of nearly 31 percent. The reduction comes despite the programme reportedly achieving around 93 percent fund utilisation…
Bhubaneswar: 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 Guwahati, spoke about the essential oils and also…
Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court of India has upheld its earlier directions on stray dog management, stating that the right to life with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right of citizens to move freely in public spaces without fear of dog attacks. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath refused to recall…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar recorded the highest temperature in Odisha at 38.2°C on Friday afternoon, according to weather data released at 2:30 PM. The sharp rise in temperature, coupled with high humidity levels, caused intense discomfort across the capital city. Balasore registered 37.8°C, while Chandbali recorded 37.4°C. Sambalpur reported 36.4°C as several parts of the state continued…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has established dedicated cooling stations at Kalpana Square and Fire Station Square in Bhubaneswar to provide relief to residents amid rising temperatures and ongoing heatwave conditions. The initiative aims to create accessible public comfort spaces where people can temporarily escape extreme heat and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses. Officials…
Bhubaneswar: After weeks of intense heatwave conditions across several parts of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an early arrival of the southwest monsoon, with onset over Kerala expected around May 26 — nearly five days ahead of the normal schedule. The usual onset date for the southwest monsoon over Kerala is June…
BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has established dedicated cooling stations at key locations in the city to provide relief to residents amid rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions. According to civic officials, the cooling stations have been set up at Kalpana Square and Fire Station Square as accessible public comfort spaces aimed at reducing…
BHUBANESWAR: AMPIN Energy Transition has commissioned a 60 MWp group captive open access solar power project at Kantabanji in Odisha, marking the first such project developed under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy 2022. The company said the project was executed entirely under its management, including land acquisition, engineering, construction and commissioning activities. The solar facility…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet of India, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a major scheme for promotion of surface coal and lignite gasification projects with a total financial outlay of ₹37,500 crore. The scheme aims to accelerate India’s coal gasification programme and support the national target of gasifying 100 million tonnes of coal…
BHUBANESWAR: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Warning for several districts of Odisha, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning activity and gusty winds across the state till May 17. According to the weather department, thunderstorm activity is expected to intensify mainly during afternoon and evening hours, with light to moderate rainfall likely in as many…