Bhubaneswar: The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has announced a new initiative offering fully sponsored familiarisation trips to Indian travel influencers and digital content creators to promote tourism in Nepal. Under the programme, five Indian influencers, vloggers, podcasters or social media creators will be selected to participate in a curated tourism experience across various…
Bhubaneswar: The Economic Times and ETBrandEquity.com proudly announce the 8th edition of the prestigious ET Shark Awards. Over the years, the ET Shark Awards have emerged as one of India’s most definitive benchmarks for marketing excellence, celebrating transformative campaigns and visionary brand leadership. As the flagship intellectual property of ETBrandEquity.com, the ET Shark Awards recognise…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Financial Services has reiterated its commitment to promoting accessible and inclusive financial services for all citizens, including Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), through new accessibility standards for the banking and financial services sector. The department has issued Accessibility Standards and Guidelines aimed at ensuring equitable access to financial services for PwDs across…
Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic circulation has formed over south coastal Odisha and adjoining regions at around 1.5 kilometres above mean sea level, according to Jagannath Kumar from the weather department in Visakhapatnam. Officials stated that weather conditions are currently favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into additional parts of the southeast Arabian Sea,…
Bhubaneswar: A group of women from Balasore who once depended on collecting sal leaves from forests and making traditional leaf plates for their livelihood have achieved a major milestone by securing an international cloth bag order from London. The development has brought recognition to the Navadurga Producers Group based in Dhobashila panchayat under Nilagiri block…
Bhubaneswar: Kerala has become the first state in India to establish a dedicated cabinet-level portfolio for Artificial Intelligence, formally integrating AI governance into the state’s administrative structure. The decision was announced through an official gazette notification issued by the newly formed government led by V. D. Satheesan shortly after assuming office. Senior leader P. K….
Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport has been renamed as Comprehensive Region Urban Transport as part of Odisha’s broader plan to modernise and expand public transportation services across the state. Officials stated that the renaming reflects an expanded vision aimed at developing integrated and sustainable urban mobility systems beyond the capital region. Under the initiative,…
Bhubaneswar: In a city constantly moving toward the “new,” a vintage Hindustan Ambassador is unexpectedly making people across Bhubaneswar pause, reflect and reconnect with old memories. The moving campaign by Keshav Jewellers has drawn public attention not merely because of the classic car itself, but because of the nostalgia and emotional connection it evokes among…
Bhubaneswar: India’s most influential education platform returns for its third edition, uniting policymakers, global academics, technologists, and innovators to shape the future of learning. The Economic Times announced the 3rd edition of the ETEducation Annual Education Summit 2026, scheduled for June 11–12, 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Themed “India’s Education Revolution: For the World, With…
Bhubaneswar: Lakshadweep has officially launched seaplane trial operations with the successful landing of the first Kochi–Lakshadweep trial flight on May 13, 2026, marking a major step towards improving transport connectivity across the island territory. Officials said the trials are aimed at assessing the feasibility of regular seaplane services connecting Kochi with multiple islands in Lakshadweep,…