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Bhubaneswar Poised to Emerge as the “Bengaluru of the East” Amid Rapid IT and Semiconductor Growth

Sarmistha Kabi5 days ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is fast transforming into one of India’s most promising technology hubs, with industry leaders and policymakers projecting the city as a future mega IT metropolis comparable to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The capital city’s expanding digital infrastructure, booming startup ecosystem, and increasing semiconductor-related investments are reshaping Odisha’s economic landscape. Officials report that Odisha recorded…

Bhubaneswar’s Salia Sahi Eviction Drive Sparks Massive Unrest

Sarmistha Kabi2 weeks ago02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday initiated the large-scale eviction process at Salia Sahi, the city’s largest slum cluster, triggering intense public anger and widespread protests from residents. The operation, carried out under heavy security, has raised serious concerns about displacement, rehabilitation, and administrative sensitivity. According to locals, the eviction began without the authorities…

Odisha Moves Toward Nuclear Energy Future

Sarmistha Kabi3 weeks ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is taking a major step toward reshaping its energy landscape. The state government has begun discussions with NTPC Ltd and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) to explore the possibility of setting up nuclear power plants in the state. This move signals Odisha’s intent to build a strong foundation of clean,…

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Hosts 2nd National Conclave on Travel Health Establishing Travel Health Clinics across the country, need of hour

Sarmistha Kabi2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Focus on providing in-travel medical facilities THCs can be initiated in various medical institutions AIIMS Bhubaneswar to serve as the central hub, providing guidance, training, and support Representatives from different Ministries, 16 AIIMS, State Medical Colleges, participated Bhubaneswa: AIIMS Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family…

Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve Welcomes Visitors Earlier This Season

Sarmistha Kabi2 months ago04 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a welcome move for nature lovers and the tourism industry, the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has reopened earlier than usual this year. The decision comes after favorable weather conditions and completion of road restoration work inside the reserve following the monsoon season. The Similipal Tiger Reserve, one of India’s…

Tourism and Hospitality Industry Flourishing in India

Sarmistha Kabi4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Bhubaneswar: BJP government is deeply committed to the development of tourism in India. Tourism and hospitality have a wider context like any other domain. Tourism more than diplomacy that connects any nation to the world. Tourism not only shapes the understanding of other counties but also determines our own image in the eyes of other…

TOI Dialogues 2025 to Spotlight Uttar Pradesh’s Infrastructure and Growth Ambitions

Sarmistha Kabi4 months ago04 mins

Lucknow: The Times of India, the nation’s most trusted news brand, is proud to announce the 6th edition of TOI Dialogues – Infrastructure Chapter, scheduled to be held on August 7, 2025 at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. A flagship initiative by The Times of India, TOI Dialogues serves as a national platform to foster high-impact conversations among policymakers, industry…

India to Resume Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals from July 24

Sarmistha Kabi4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant diplomatic development, India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals from July 24, marking a cautious step toward normalizing relations between the two Asian giants after years of tension. The announcement was made by the Indian Embassy in Beijing, which stated that Chinese citizens can now apply online for Indian…

Klook’s ‘The Best You’ Campaign Inspires Personal Transformation Through Travel, Featuring Bharti Singh

Sarmistha Kabi5 months ago07 mins

Strategic Times Black ICICI Bank Credit Card Partnership Adds Premium Experiences and Exclusive Travel Benefits New Delhi: Klook, Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, unveiled its latest campaign, “The Best You,” a compelling invitation to rediscover joy, purpose, and personal connection through travel. Fronted by India’s beloved Queen of Comedy, Bharti Singh, the…

TNM Forum Set to Host Exclusive Travel Synergy Roadshow in Kolkata

Sarmistha Kabi5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Kolkata: Travel Network Meet (TNM) Global Forum, one of the fastest-growing platforms dedicated to fostering collaboration and growth within the travel industry, has announced its upcoming Travel Synergy Roadshow, to take place on July 8, 2025 at Hotel Hindusthan International (HHI), Kolkata. Designed as a dynamic convergence of travel, tourism, hospitality, education, wedding planning, and film production…