Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Industry Conclave 2025 kicked off on Sunday with a strong emphasis on accelerating innovation and growth in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the MSME pavilion, calling the sector “the backbone of a developed Odisha and a key driver of Eastern India’s industrial future.”…
Bhubaneswar: Once known for its balanced real-estate landscape, Bhubaneswar is now grappling with an unprecedented surge in property and rental prices, placing enormous strain on middle-class families. Compared to neighbouring state capitals such as Kolkata, Ranchi, Raipur, Hyderabad, and Amaravati, Bhubaneswar has emerged as one of the costliest cities in terms of land and housing….
Bhubaneswar: The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) held a road show for the benefit of the Kolkata exhibitors and buyers today. Honorary Secretary of JJS, Mr Rajiv Jain, made a comprehensive presentation. He informed that the theme for this year is ‘Coloured Gemstone’ and will be held from 19 to 22 December. He said this year’s JJS…
Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on narcotics trade, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch seized 264 grams of brown sugar and arrested two alleged drug traffickers during a raid near the hill slopes of the iconic Dhauli Stupa on Wednesday. According to officials, the action followed specific intelligence inputs indicating that…
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,…
Bhubaneswar: The Gandhi Shilpa Bazaar has begun at Bhubaneswar’s Ekamra Haat, celebrating India’s vibrant tradition of craftsmanship and creativity. The exhibition, which runs from November 11 to 16, has brought together artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs from across the country. Though modest in scale, the fair offers a colourful range of metal crafts, wooden artefacts, handlooms,…
Bhubaneswar: A massive car explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening has left 12 people dead and several others injured, sending shockwaves across the nation. The blast, which occurred near Gate No. 1 of the monument, involved an i20 car that had been parked in the area for nearly 90 minutes before it…
Bhubaneswar: A recent investigation has revealed that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is allegedly earning substantial profits from fraudulent advertisements circulating across its social media platforms. According to internal projections cited in the report, nearly 10% of Meta’s total revenue in 2024 could be linked to such deceptive ads. These…
Kolkata: Tata Hitachi, a leading name in the construction and mining equipment industry, is participating in the International Mining, Equipment, and Minerals Exhibition (IME) 2025, currently being held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata from 30th October till 2nd November 2025. At IME 2025, Tata Hitachi’s participation underscores its commitment to driving sustainable mining practices within the sector….
Bhubaneswar, India: Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to deliver a series of contradictory statements about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaving diplomats and observers puzzled over his real stance toward New Delhi. In recent public comments, Trump praised Modi as “the nicest looking guy” and spoke of “great love, respect, and relationship” with…
