Bhubaneswar: Hotels and small eateries in several Indian cities have begun switching to traditional firewood chulhas after supplies of commercial LPG cylinders dwindled amid global energy disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In cities such as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Madurai, restaurant owners say they have been forced to rely on firewood for…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to replace temporary traffic sheds across the city with permanent structures this summer, citing safety concerns during storms and extreme weather. The decision was taken during a summer preparedness review meeting chaired by Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das. Officials noted that many of the existing temporary sheds used…
Bhubaneswar: Hotels and restaurants across Bengaluru are set to shut operations after the Bangalore Hotels Association announced that the supply of commercial LPG cylinders to the sector has been halted, triggering a major crisis for the city’s food service industry. In a statement issued on March 9, the association said the disruption would significantly affect…
Bhubaneswar: The famous Manikapatna curd from Odisha is set to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, with the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) finalising the application process. Officials said the GI recognition would formally acknowledge the unique identity and traditional preparation methods of the curd produced in Manikapatna, a coastal village in the…
Bhubaneswar: The India national cricket team scripted history by winning their third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, defeating the New Zealand national cricket team in a dominant final that also marked India’s first back-to-back triumph and their first T20 World Cup victory on home soil. Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India posted a formidable…
Bhubaneswar: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has announced that it will organise a nationwide Mahila Jan Sunwai starting March 8, 2026, aimed at hearing women’s grievances and ensuring prompt redressal. The initiative will be conducted as part of the Commission’s flagship outreach programme “Rashtriya Mahila Aayog Aapke Dwaar.” The programme is designed to bring…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission on Friday announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2025, with 958 candidates successfully clearing the rigorous three-stage selection process. Topping the national merit list is Anuj Agnihotri, followed by Rajeshwari Suve M in second place and Akansh Dhull in third. The top ten candidates also include…
Bhubaneswar: Amid growing geopolitical tensions and speculation about disruptions in global energy supplies, India’s energy security remains stable, backed by strong reserves, robust refining capacity, and diversified import sources. Contrary to alarmist narratives circulating in public discourse, data indicates that the country maintains a comfortable buffer to manage temporary shocks in the global oil market….
Bhubaneswar: It is a striking paradox. The state that hosts Bengaluru—India’s technology capital and the nerve centre for global giants such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and IBM—has now chosen to take one of the country’s toughest stances on digital access for children. In his annual budget speech, Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, announced that…
Bhubaneswar: As geopolitical tensions intensify in West Asia, anxieties about energy security are unsurprising. But the rapid spread of rumours about petrol and diesel shortages across social media illustrates a familiar problem in moments of global uncertainty: panic often travels faster than facts. India’s largest fuel retailer, Indian Oil Corporation, has categorically dismissed the circulating…