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 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: The Orissa High Court has decided to conduct court proceedings in virtual mode on May 21 amid the ongoing fuel crisis affecting transportation and daily operations across Odisha. The decision was announced through an official notification issued by the High Court administration. According to the notification, all benches of the court will function virtually…
Bhubaneswar: India has eased mandatory inspection requirements for tea imports from Nepal following requests from Nepali authorities, offering significant relief to tea exporters and cross-border traders. Under the revised arrangement, trucks carrying Nepali tea meant for India’s domestic market will no longer be routinely stopped at border points for inspection and testing. The Tea Board…
Bhubaneswar: Fresh concerns have emerged over the future pace of Odisha’s widely recognised millet mission after the proposed budget allocation for the Shree Anna Abhiyan was reduced from ₹600 crore to ₹415 crore for 2026-27, marking a cut of nearly 31 percent. The reduction comes despite the programme reportedly achieving around 93 percent fund utilisation…
Bhubaneswar: P.C. Chandra Group, an 85 plus-year legacy and one of the leading business houses from the East, with its esteemed luxury jewellery brand P.C. Chandra Jewellers, conferred the prestigious 33rd P.C. Chandra Puraskaar upon the legendary wordsmith Shri Javed Akhtar at a grand ceremony in Kolkata. Instituted by the P.C. Chandra Group, this award recognizes…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has stepped up security and traffic enforcement measures across Bhubaneswar through extensive foot patrolling, naka checking, blocking operations, convoy patrolling and drunken-driving enforcement drives. The intensified operations are aimed at strengthening public safety, improving road discipline and maintaining constant surveillance over suspicious activities across the city. Police teams have reportedly increased…
Bhubaneswar: Haldiram’s is set to make a major international expansion with the launch of its first restaurant in London at the iconic Leicester Square in June 2026. The upcoming outlet, spread across nearly 3,000 square feet, will offer a wide range of authentic Indian cuisine including street food, chaats, curries, sweets and traditional desserts. The…
Bhubaneswar: India’s seafood exports have reached an all-time high, touching nearly ₹72,000 crore in value, with export volumes rising to 19.32 lakh metric tonnes, according to official data. The record performance highlights the growing global demand for Indian marine products and the continued expansion of the country’s seafood processing and export sector. Frozen shrimp remained…