Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up cyclone preparedness as an upper-air cyclonic circulation that emerged over the North Andaman Sea on September 18 is expected to trigger the formation of a low-pressure area around the evening of September 19, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said…
Bhubaneswar: Electronics have become an essential part of modern economies, powering sectors ranging from communication and healthcare to transport, finance, manufacturing and digital infrastructure. From smartphones and automobiles to telecom networks and industrial systems, electronics are driving technological advancement and economic competitiveness. Strengthening domestic component manufacturing is therefore a key step towards improving technological resilience,…
Bhubaneswar: From now onwards there would be a paradigm shift in ease of adjudication by way of greater co-ordination as the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal and Debt Recovery Tribunals under its jurisdiction are brought under a single roof. Dignitaries of banks and financial institutions attended the inaugural ceremony. The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal hosted its…
Bhubaneswar: Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Private Limited, one of India’s leading construction equipment manufacturers, has inaugurated a new warehouse at its Kharagpur manufacturing facility in West Bengal, further strengthening its supply chain capabilities and commitment to delivering faster, more reliable support to customers across the country. The new warehouse was inaugurated in presence of…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has issued detailed guidelines for Ganesh Puja 2026, urging organisers and devotees to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration. As per the guidelines, DJ music and crackers have been prohibited, while melody and cultural programmes will be permitted only until 10:00 pm. Idol immersion will be conducted on September 16,…
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has strengthened efforts to protect the shrine’s spiritual and cultural identity by securing intellectual property protection for three more names — ‘Shree Mandira’, ‘Ratna Bhandar’ and ‘Shree Nahar’. The applications have been accepted for publication by the Trade Marks Registry, marking the third phase of the temple’s trademark…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s Higher Education Department has signed MoUs with CSRBOX, Naandi Foundation, and Odisha Knowledge Corporation Ltd (OKCL) to expand skill development and digital learning opportunities for students across the state. The initiatives will provide training in Artificial Intelligence, digital literacy, financial literacy, and communication skills to more than 1.25 lakh students, with…
Bhubaneswar, India: In a remarkable rescue operation amid the devastation caused by the disaster in Nepal, a 60-year-old woman was rescued alive after being trapped inside a house buried under debris in Betravati. The woman was pulled to safety by personnel of the Armed Police Force, bringing a moment of hope amid the ongoing search…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched the Odisha Yatri Safety App, described as India’s first state-owned safety application aimed at strengthening security and emergency support in urban mobility. The app has been designed to provide passengers with quick access to emergency assistance while travelling. One of its key features is the ‘Shake…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Coconut Day, the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has developed ‘Konark’, the state’s first indigenous hybrid coconut variety after nearly 18 years of research. The hybrid has been developed by crossing the Sakhigopal and Gangabondam varieties. According to OUAT, ‘Konark’ is expected to produce more than 150…