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…
Bhubaneswar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the 38th Foundation Day of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai, emphasising the need to enhance citizens’ experience in accessing financial services. Highlighting regulatory priorities, she called for the creation of a seamless, secure, and portable Know Your Customer (KYC) framework across the financial sector….
Bhubaneswar: India is set to undertake its most advanced population survey with Census of India 2027, marking a major shift toward digital data collection and governance. The Census is a comprehensive process involving the collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of demographic, social, cultural, and economic data relating to every individual in the country. The 2027…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the grand launch ceremony of a joint venture between JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corporation, marking a significant step in the state’s industrial growth. Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said the initiative represents a new chapter in Odisha’s industrial journey….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the construction of a new high-level bridge over the Kathajodi River to establish a more direct link between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The project is aimed at easing traffic congestion on NH-16, a critical arterial route connecting the two cities. It is also expected to complement the proposed 8-laning of…
Bhubaneswar: iLEAD Kolkata successfully concluded the three-day Creator’s Workshop 2026, powered by Canon India, bringing together students and industry experts for an immersive learning experience in photography and filmmaking. Day one introduced iLEAD students and visiting school students to street photography through a session conducted by Soumya Shankar Ghosal, an internationally recognized documentary photographer, Canon India Maestro,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal for Shree Ambica Cotspin Pvt. Ltd. to set up a modern yarn manufacturing unit in Bolangir with an investment of ₹124 crore. The project is aimed at strengthening the textile value chain in western Odisha, particularly in the KBK region, by enabling the conversion of raw cotton…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced plans to establish five new medical colleges, including three Ayurvedic and two Homoeopathic institutions, as part of its strategy to expand healthcare education and services across the state. Land identification for the proposed colleges is currently underway in Gajapati, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Nayagarh, and Nuapada. The initiative is aimed at…