Bhubaneswar: The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), in collaboration with the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), is establishing a state-of-the-art 30 MeV Medical Cyclotron Facility at its Jatni campus in Odisha. The project is being jointly funded by the Department of Atomic Energy and the state government, and forms part of a broader…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative, the Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has started playing soft, soothing music at 32 major traffic intersections across Bhubaneswar to ease commuter stress, especially during long waits and ongoing heatwave conditions. The system operates through Public Address Systems integrated with CCTV networks and is centrally controlled. Along with music, authorities are also…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has decided to discontinue the interest-free advance facility offered to its employees for purchasing electric vehicles (EVs). The scheme, which was introduced under the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2021, will be withdrawn with effect from April 1, 2026, following a directive issued by the state Finance Department. The interest-free advance…
Bhubaneswar: National Institute of Technology Rourkela has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 186th position among 929 universities in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026. The institute has improved its standing compared to the previous year and emerged as the 8th highest-ranked Indian institution in the list. Notably, it is the top-ranked…
– Over 300 doctors from four states participated; renowned experts spoke on Organ Transplantation & AI in healthcare – India is the 3rd best country in the world in terms of organ transplant – AIIMS Bhubaneswar to establish a regional centre of excellence for organ transplantation and artificial intelligence Bhubaneswar: A…
Bhubaneswar: State-run steel major Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is considering relocating the proposed expansion of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to the Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) due to persistent land acquisition challenges in Odisha. The ₹30,000 crore expansion project is critical to SAIL’s long-term target of achieving 35.65 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) production…
Over 300 doctors from four states to attend; renowned experts to speak on Organ Transplantation & AI in healthcare Bhubaneswar, 28/03/2026: Highlighting the demand of organ transplant, there is urgent need to enhance awareness, strengthen institutional readiness, and align with policy strategies to expand donor pools and improve transplant outcomes, the All India Institute of…
Bhubaneswar: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay led an industry engagement session in Agra ahead of the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Officials highlighted that the agreement is being positioned as a comprehensive partnership extending beyond tariff reductions. It will cover…
Bhubaneswar: Times Prime has launched Aeonic, a comprehensive wellness membership, designed to simplify access to fitness, preventive healthcare, nutrition, and medical services for consumers across India. The launch responds to the increasing demand for integrated, preventive-first wellness solutions that reduce the complexity of managing multiple health and fitness subscriptions, bringing essential wellness services together through…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that India’s growing focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor development will have benefits beyond national boundaries, contributing to global technological advancement. Highlighting India’s development trajectory, the Prime Minister noted that the Gujarat Model continues to be widely acknowledged for balancing welfare initiatives with large-scale infrastructure growth. He underscored that…