Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences to implement Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), making it the first state in the country to adopt the initiative in its second phase. Marine Spatial Planning is a scientific tool for…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated reunion of Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav in Bhooth Bangla delivers a blend of nostalgia, comedy, and supernatural intrigue. The film follows Arjun, a debt-ridden and spoiled heir who relocates to his grandfather’s eerie palace in Jaipur, only to uncover a dark mystery surrounding the disappearance of brides. The…
Bhubaneswar: Chhattisgarh Police has registered an FIR against Anil Agarwal and others in connection with the deadly explosion at a Vedanta Limited power plant in Sakti district that claimed 20 lives. The incident occurred on April 14 at the plant in Singhitarai village, where a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the…
Bhubaneswar: Zelio E-Mobility has inaugurated a new electric scooter manufacturing facility in Cuttack, marking a major expansion of its production footprint and its second plant in the country. With the addition of the Cuttack unit, the company’s total production capacity has increased significantly from 72,000 units to 1.8 lakh units annually—registering a 150% jump. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a major industrial proposal by Adani Enterprises Ltd to establish a ₹84,000 crore coal-to-chemicals complex in Sundargarh district, utilising land originally acquired for a scrapped Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP). The project will be set up on around 3,047 acres spanning six villages, comprising both private and government land…
Bhubaneswar: A new technology-driven training initiative, the Zoho Skill Hub, has been launched in western Odisha at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VISUT), in collaboration with Zoho Corporation and Paytm’s ‘Wisdom on Wheels’ programme. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the initiative will equip students with industry-relevant technical skills and create pathways for direct…
Bhubaneswar: Legendary composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar has unveiled an ambitious plan to build what is envisioned as Asia’s largest hospital, dedicated to his iconic sisters Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. The proposed project aims to deliver world-class healthcare with a strong emphasis on affordability and accessibility, ensuring that quality medical services reach people across all sections…
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: Reliance Digital, India’s largest electronics retailer, continues to strengthen its presence in West Bengal with its store located at Parasmani Apartment, Kanainatshal North, GT Road, DVC More, Near Police Line, Burdwan – 713103. The Reliance Digital store at DVC More, Burdwan offers customers an enhanced shopping experience with the widest range of latest electronics, attractive offers, and…
Bhubaneswar: Geopolitical developments, economic volatility, rapid digitalisation, cyber threats, evolving regulatory expectations and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are reshaping the global risk landscape for organisations, posing new challenges for traditional governance and control systems. Against this backdrop, internal auditors are playing an increasingly strategic role in helping organisations anticipate risks and strengthen governance frameworks,…