Bhubaneswar: Founder of KIIT and KISS, Dr Achyuta Samanta, has been unanimously elected as the Chief Patron of the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) for a four-year term. The decision was taken during the annual General Council meeting of the VFI in Varanasi, held on the sidelines of the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, which…
Bhubaneswar: Food and beverage major Nestlé on Tuesday announced a recall of several of its popular baby nutrition products following concerns over possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can cause food poisoning. The recalled products include SMA and NAN infant formula, as well as BEBA and follow-on formulas, with the majority of affected batches…
Bhubaneswar: After a year’s absence, Odisha’s tableau will return to the Republic Day parade in 2026, with the Ministry of Defence approving the state’s proposal to participate in the national event alongside tableaux from 16 other states and Union Territories, official sources said. The Centre has directed the chief secretaries of all selected states to…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at optimising urban infrastructure and boosting commercial activity, IT companies will soon begin operations from the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT) at Baramunda in Bhubaneswar. The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has decided to rent out space on two floors of the terminal to IT firms, transforming the facility into…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has finalised the establishment of 24 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) across 14 districts and has also issued draft notifications for five new Municipalities, marking a significant step towards strengthening urban governance and planned urbanisation in the state. Officials said the initiative is aimed at extending formal civic administration to rapidly…
Bhubaneswar: In response to worsening air quality, the Odisha government has imposed a temporary ban on construction activities in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack during night and early morning hours. The restriction, effective from 6 pm to 10 am, applies to both government and private construction projects. Authorities have also directed builders to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance on Monday apprehended Sri Ashok Kumar Nayak, a Forester of Gulumi Section under Muribahal Range in Bolangir district, while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 from a farmer. According to Vigilance officials, the bribe was demanded to grant permission for the transportation of timber, including one teak and one sal tree,…
Bhubaneswar, India: U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced on Tuesday that interim authorities in Venezuela will provide the United States with between 30 million and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil, in a development that could have significant geopolitical and energy market implications. In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the oil…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to address the rising air pollution levels in the state capital, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to install air purifiers at key locations across the city to help keep the Air Quality Index (AQI) within permissible limits. The initiative will be rolled out in a phased manner, with the…
Bhubaneswar: Shankh Air, a new full-service airline with a strong focus on affordability and regional connectivity, is set to commence commercial operations in the second half of January 2026, marking a fresh entry into India’s competitive aviation market. Founded by entrepreneur Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma, Shankh Air has its roots in the promoter’s trading firm, Shankh…
