Bhubaneswar: Authorities have completed all preparations for the counting of votes for 126 विधानसभा seats, scheduled to take place tomorrow under strict security arrangements. Counting will be conducted at 40 centres spread across 35 districts, with comprehensive deployment of security personnel to ensure a smooth and transparent process. The electoral fate of 722 candidates, including…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has revived its metro rail project, proposing a revised plan to link Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack in a single urban transit corridor. Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra stated that the metro system will be introduced in a new format, indicating a redesign of the earlier proposal. He clarified that…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways has approved projects worth ₹895.30 crore aimed at strengthening power systems and critical bridge infrastructure to enhance capacity and efficiency. A major portion—₹671.72 crore—has been allocated for the upgrade of Kolkata Metro. The project includes installation of seven new traction substations and augmentation of the power system from 11 kV to 33…
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 The scheme, which was introduced under the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2021, will be withdrawn with effect from April 1, 2026, following a directive issued by the state Finance Department.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…