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: 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: 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 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…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Government is reportedly preparing a major renewed push for gold monetisation aimed at reducing India’s heavy dependence on gold imports and mobilising idle household gold reserves into the formal economy. Under the proposed initiative, citizens may soon be able to deposit gold with banks and earn interest on their holdings, with banks…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Union Cabinet has taken a “very important and timely decision” to promote coal gasification as part of India’s strategy to strengthen energy self-reliance amid rising gas demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Addressing a Cabinet briefing, the minister said India possesses sufficient coal reserves to meet requirements…
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…
Bhubaneswar: Amid rising global uncertainty linked to the ongoing tensions involving the United States and Iran in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt fuel-saving measures and help conserve India’s foreign exchange reserves. Addressing a public rally in Hyderabad, the Prime Minister said India does not possess large oil reserves and…
Bhubaneswar: A recent study by wildlife researchers Rajkishore Swain, Sandesh Behera, and Subhani Rath has highlighted growing threats to honeybee diversity in Odisha due to habitat loss, climate change, and excessive pesticide use. The study notes that honeybees contribute to over 70% of pollination in certain crops and ornamental plants in Bhubaneswar, underlining their critical…