Bhubaneswar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday called for greater collaboration between the government and private sector to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem and enhance the country’s presence on the global sporting stage. Addressing a gathering during the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup Final in New Delhi on March 15, the minister said the government is…
Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out late at night in the Trauma Care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the emergency department at SCB Medical College and Hospital, triggering panic within the hospital premises. The blaze reportedly started on the first floor of the Trauma Care ICU around 3 a.m., prompting an immediate response from the hospital’s…
Bhubaneswar: State governments across India have stepped up enforcement measures to curb black marketing and hoarding of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with authorities carrying out continuous raids and surprise inspections at LPG distributorships and retail outlets. According to Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, state administrations are playing a…
Bhubaneswar: Two India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers operated by the Shipping Corporation of India have successfully crossed the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz and are now heading towards India, officials said on Sunday. The vessels — Shivalik and Nanda Devi — navigated the narrow sea lane amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region following…
Bhubaneswar: A major escalation unfolded in the Middle East after the United States, under President Donald Trump, carried out a powerful bombing raid on Kharg Island, a strategically crucial outpost in the northern Persian Gulf located about 25 kilometres off Iran’s coast. The U.S. operation targeted several military installations on the island, including air defence…
Bhubaneswar: Times Prime, India’s premium lifestyle membership platform, is celebrating its members this Valentine season with the second edition of Love All Members Fest, a 10-day member-first celebration running from February 6 to February 15. The fest brings together exclusive offers, new brand partnerships, and curated experiences across gifting, entertainment, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle categories….
Bhubaneswar: The proposed metro rail project between Bhubaneswar and Cuttack may face further delays as the Centre is now exploring the possibility of introducing Namo Bharat Rapid Rail services to strengthen connectivity between the twin cities. Responding to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government is examining a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to expand its Rice ATM initiative to four more districts following the success of its pilot project in Bhubaneswar. The move is aimed at strengthening the Public Distribution System (PDS) and making the distribution of subsidised food grains more convenient for beneficiaries. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Police Commissionerate has launched a new traffic initiative titled ‘Left Zone Free’ in Bhubaneswar to ensure faster movement of ambulances and other emergency vehicles through the city’s busy roads. The campaign was rolled out at 40 traffic posts across the capital, where motorists are being urged to keep the left lane clear at…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is facing a significant shortage of teaching staff, with 1,829 positions currently vacant across Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs), according to official information. Authorities said the recruitment process is currently underway to fill the vacancies and strengthen academic support in the state-run schools. To minimise disruption to classroom teaching,…