Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) will increase its milk procurement price by ₹2 per litre from September 11, providing relief to dairy farmers facing rising production costs. The decision was announced by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallick following demands from farmers affected by increased cattle feed and transportation…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched the Odisha Yatri Safety App, described as India’s first state-owned safety application aimed at strengthening security and emergency support in urban mobility. The app has been designed to provide passengers with quick access to emergency assistance while travelling. One of its key features is the ‘Shake…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Coconut Day, the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has developed ‘Konark’, the state’s first indigenous hybrid coconut variety after nearly 18 years of research. The hybrid has been developed by crossing the Sakhigopal and Gangabondam varieties. According to OUAT, ‘Konark’ is expected to produce more than 150…
Bhubaneswar: Larsen & Toubro’s Construction & Mining Machinery business has entered into a partnership with FAYAT Road Equipment Division (FRED) India to market BOMAG’s road milling machines, soil stabilisers and cement spreaders in India. The partnership encompasses marketing, sales, after-sales support and supply of spares. FAYAT is France’s largest independent construction group and a global…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Paatil said a long-pending interstate dispute over the sharing of Sone River water between Bihar and Jharkhand has been resolved through sustained dialogue, cooperation and technical coordination. Speaking on the resolution, Paatil said the issue had remained pending since 2000, following the formation of Jharkhand. He credited the…
Bhubaneswar: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s financial inclusion drive since its launch in 2014, significantly expanding access to formal banking and other financial services for underserved communities. According to the latest figures, the number of PMJDY accounts has increased from 14.72 crore in 2015 to 59.09…
Bhubaneswar: The historic Kataka Bali Jatra festival is scheduled to be held from November 24 to December 1, with preparations underway for the annual cultural and trade fair. The Cuttack district administration has proposed organizing the festival across both the upper and lower grounds of the Bali Jatra field, subject to approval from the state…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has advanced the Geographical Indication (GI) tag applications for three traditional Odisha food products — Sambalpur Sarpotia, Manikpatna Dahi and Dhenkanal Pala Baurali — in an effort to promote the state’s distinctive culinary heritage on national and international platforms. OUAT Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Pravat Kumar Roul…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards promoting cleaner mobility, the Odisha government has exempted battery-powered electric, methanol-fuelled and ethanol-fuelled transport vehicles operating in the state from permit fees. According to a notification issued by the Commerce and Transport Department, the move aims to encourage the use of environment-friendly vehicles and support the transition towards a…
Bhubaneswar: Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd. has marked the official retail debut of the Google Pixel 11 Series and Pixel Watch 5 with an encouraging opening-day response across its showroom network. The launch adds another globally recognised technology portfolio to Bhajanlal’s premium retail canvas, while reaffirming the company’s larger philosophy: technology is best experienced, understood and ultimately valued in an…