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…
Bhubaneswar: A dispute over ritual management has triggered fresh tensions at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple, with servitors responsible for preparing the temple’s sacred Mahaprasad warning they may suspend cooking if their demands are not addressed within a week. Members of the Suar-Mahasuar Nijog, the traditional servitor body entrusted with preparing Mahaprasad for the deities…
Bhubaneswar: For decades, the old quarters of Cuttack — Odisha’s iconic Silver City — have posed a planning dilemma. Its dense, organically evolved neighbourhoods, defined by narrow lanes, fragmented landholdings, and minimal parking space, rarely fit within the rigid framework of modern urban building rules. The result was predictable: redevelopment stalled, approvals slowed, and much…
Bhubaneswar, INDIA: Iran has opened its land borders for Indian nationals seeking to leave the country following rising regional tensions after U.S. and Israeli strikes that began on February 28 and forced the shutdown of regional airspace. According to reports, Indian citizens are being allowed to exit through neighbouring countries such as Turkey, Armenia, and…
Bhubaneswar: Government sources have said that India remains in a comfortable position regarding energy security despite global uncertainties affecting oil and gas markets. Officials stated that the country currently holds adequate energy stocks, which are being replenished daily to ensure uninterrupted supply. They emphasised that there is no shortage of LPG or LNG, adding that…
Bhubaneswar: Around 200 Indian nationals stranded in Jeddah were repatriated on a special flight that landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport late on Tuesday. Many of the passengers had travelled to Jeddah during the holy month of Ramadan and were unable to return after flight operations were disrupted amid escalating tensions in West Asia…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 in its affiliated schools across the Middle East in view of the escalating conflict in the region. In a fresh notice issued on Tuesday, the board stated that examinations scheduled for March 5 and 6 in the Middle…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has launched ‘Rangotsav-2026’ in Bhubaneswar, a week-long fair aimed at encouraging safe, eco-friendly Holi celebrations while strengthening women-led rural enterprises. The event showcases herbal abir (colours) prepared by women Self Help Groups (SHGs), alongside a diverse range of rural products including handicrafts, handloom items, and traditional…