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…
Bhubaneswar: Fuel supply has resumed at petrol pumps across Odisha and the current situation is expected to return to normal by Monday evening, according to the Utkal Petroleum Dealers Association. Officials of the association stated that fuel distribution operations have restarted across the state and supply will continue uninterrupted on Sunday as well. The development…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that the world may be heading into a prolonged energy crisis decade, cautioning that unchecked disruptions in fuel supplies and rising geopolitical instability could reverse decades of economic progress and push millions back into poverty. Speaking during his visit to Netherlands, the Prime Minister stressed that global energy…
Bhubaneswar: India’s jaggery industry continues to witness steady growth driven by strong sugarcane production, rising export demand and increasing consumer preference for natural sweeteners. According to official estimates, India’s total sugarcane production for 2024–25 is projected at around 444.9 million tonnes, providing substantial support to the country’s jaggery and traditional sweetener sector. India is also…
BHUBANESWAR: Fuel supply has resumed across petrol pumps in Odisha, with the overall petrol and diesel situation expected to return to normal by Monday evening, according to the Utkal Petroleum Dealers Association. Officials said fuel distribution operations have restarted at outlets across the state and supply activities will continue through Sunday to stabilise availability. The…
Bhubaneswar: Petrol and diesel prices have been increased in four major metropolitan cities for the first time in nearly four years amid rising global crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and increasing fuel import costs. The latest revision also includes a ₹2 per kg increase in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in Delhi and Mumbai. Officials…
Bhubaneswar: Cargo vessel Haji Ali, registered at Salaya Port in Devbhoomi Dwarka, sank off the coast of Oman following a suspected drone strike, raising fresh concerns over maritime security amid escalating tensions linked to the Iran–US conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. According to officials, all 14 Indian crew members aboard the vessel were rescued…
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has assured citizens that there is no oil crisis in the state and appealed to the public not to engage in panic buying of petroleum products. Speaking on the situation, Sanjay Singh said the state currently has sufficient stock of petrol and diesel and there is no reason for concern over…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Government has suspended sugar exports with immediate effect, halting overseas shipments until September 30, 2026, or until further orders are issued, according to reports. The move comes amid efforts to prevent a rise in domestic sugar prices at a time when food inflation continues to remain economically and politically sensitive for households…