Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced early summer vacation for all schools across the state in view of the ongoing heatwave. All government, government-aided, and private schools will remain closed from April 27. The decision was approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi following a proposal from the School and Mass Education Department. The move…
Bhubaneswar: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, effectively ending its operations as a bank from the close of business on April 24, 2026. In an official order, the RBI stated that the licence was withdrawn under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The…
Bhubaneswar: What initially appeared to be a small-scale SIM fraud operation has escalated into a serious national security concern, with links traced to Pakistan-based handlers. A local court in Bhubaneswar has convicted seven individuals involved in creating fake SIM cards and sharing OTP access with operatives allegedly connected to Inter-Services Intelligence. Investigations led by the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant political development, Raghav Chadha announced that two-thirds of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) members in the Rajya Sabha have decided to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chadha stated that the decision was taken to distance the group from alleged wrongdoing within the party. He added that the MPs chose…
Bhubaneswar: The 4th edition of the SocioFare Awards was successfully organised on 21st March 2026 at the prestigious India International Centre, Delhi, bringing together changemakers, social leaders, and visionaries from across the country. Organized under the aegis of SocioFare, an initiative by Sabri Helpage, the event continued its mission of recognizing individuals and organisations creating…
ETBrandEquity.com and Protean eGov Technologies recognise trailblazers driving digital public infrastructure (DPI), embedded finance, and regulatory innovation across India’s financial sector Bhubaneswar: : ETBrandEquity.com, in partnership with Protean eGov Technologies, has officially announced the winners of the inaugural Protean Digital Disruptors 2026. The initiative recognises the trailblazing leaders who are architecting India’s next-generation financial landscape…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the construction of a new high-level bridge over the Kathajodi River to establish a more direct link between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The project is aimed at easing traffic congestion on NH-16, a critical arterial route connecting the two cities. It is also expected to complement the proposed 8-laning of…
Bhubaneswar: iLEAD Kolkata successfully concluded the three-day Creator’s Workshop 2026, powered by Canon India, bringing together students and industry experts for an immersive learning experience in photography and filmmaking. Day one introduced iLEAD students and visiting school students to street photography through a session conducted by Soumya Shankar Ghosal, an internationally recognized documentary photographer, Canon India Maestro,…
Different seasons, different stages — now one evening in Lucknow, as TOISA 2025 gathers its nominees on March 21. Bhubaneswar: The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on March 21, 2026, at The Centrum Hotel, Lucknow, bringing together some of the biggest names and standout performers from across…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal for Shree Ambica Cotspin Pvt. Ltd. to set up a modern yarn manufacturing unit in Bolangir with an investment of ₹124 crore. The project is aimed at strengthening the textile value chain in western Odisha, particularly in the KBK region, by enabling the conversion of raw cotton…