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: 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: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the temporary cancellation of the Puri-Rourkela Express and Rourkela-Puri Express on selected dates in May 2026 due to safety-related modernisation and maintenance work. According to railway officials, the work is being carried out in the Sambalpur–Maneswar section as part of infrastructure strengthening and operational safety improvements. As a…
BHUBANESWAR: Amid concerns over fuel availability and growing pressure on transportation services, the Odisha government has decided to reserve specific petrol pumps in each district exclusively for buses and trucks to ensure uninterrupted diesel supply for commercial and public transport operations. Officials said the initiative is aimed at preventing operational disruptions, maintaining smooth movement of…
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has announced a revision in private bus fares across multiple categories following the recent increase in fuel prices and rising operational expenses. Officials said the fare hike was necessitated due to the surge in diesel prices, which has significantly impacted transportation costs for private bus operators across the state. Under 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: The Odisha government has announced plans to gradually convert all buses operated by the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) into electric vehicles as part of its push for environmentally sustainable and cost-effective public transport. Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena said the initiative is aligned with the broader vision of both the state and…
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: Air India has announced a reduction of nearly 100 international flight services through July 2026 amid mounting operational pressures caused by rising jet fuel prices and extended flight routes linked to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the airline has been compelled to rationalise several long-haul operations as…