Bhubaneswar: As Bhubaneswar completes 78 years since being designated the capital of Odisha in 1948, the city is rapidly establishing itself as a प्रमुख healthcare destination for eastern India. A key indicator of this growth is AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where nearly 30 percent of patients now come from outside the state, including neighbouring West Bengal, reflecting…
Bhubaneswar: : Shazia Ilmi on Tuesday termed the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam a “historic and revolutionary” step, stating that it will ensure one-third representation for women in legislative bodies across the country. Addressing the media, the BJP leader said that for nearly three decades, the proposed legislation faced repeated delays despite being…
Bhubaneswar: A major boiler explosion at a power plant operated by Vedanta Limited in Singhitarai area of Sakti district has left at least 10 people feared dead and around 40 others injured, according to preliminary reports. The incident triggered panic at the facility, with emergency services rushing to the site to carry out rescue and…
Bhubaneswar: Hong Kong-based apparel major Epic Group has chosen Odisha for its first manufacturing facility in India, marking a significant boost to the state’s industrial landscape. The unit will be established at the IDCO Industrial Estate in Khordha and is scheduled to commence operations on April 29. Spread across 40 acres, the project entails an…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a major industrial proposal by Adani Enterprises Ltd to set up a ₹84,000 crore coal-to-chemicals complex in Sundargarh district, utilising land earlier acquired for a scrapped Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP). The project will come up on around 3,047 acres of land spanning six villages, originally acquired between 2015…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has extended key incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) while easing manufacturing norms, citing energy security concerns and supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asia situation. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Hanif Qureshi said the move aligns with India’s push for clean mobility and the broader vision of AtmaNirbhar Bharat. Under the PM…
Bhubaneswar: Warm greetings poured in from across the state on the occasion of Odia New Year, popularly celebrated as Pana Sankranti, marking the beginning of the traditional Odia calendar year. Leaders, institutions, and citizens extended their शुभेच्छा, wishing peace, prosperity, and happiness for all. The festival, deeply rooted in Odisha’s cultural heritage, is celebrated with…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation’s planned city-wide survey to identify unauthorised commercial activities in residential areas has triggered a wider debate on urban liveability versus the survival of small businesses in Bhubaneswar. The move follows directions from the Supreme Court of India, which has asked civic bodies across state capitals to inspect and report violations…
Bhubaneswar: The National Highways Authority of India has launched the ‘Arogya Van’ programme, an initiative aimed at planting medicinal trees along vacant stretches of national highways to enhance ecological sustainability and promote traditional healthcare awareness. In the first phase, more than 67,000 medicinal trees will be planted across 17 identified land parcels spanning approximately 62.8…
Bhubaneswar: India’s school education system is poised for a significant transformation as the Central Board of Secondary Education prepares to implement sweeping reforms from 2027 in line with the National Education Policy 2020. The proposed changes aim to shift the focus from rote learning to a more flexible, skill-oriented, and application-based approach, redefining how students…