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Bhubaneswar Poised to Emerge as the “Bengaluru of the East” Amid Rapid IT and Semiconductor Growth

Sarmistha Kabi5 days ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is fast transforming into one of India’s most promising technology hubs, with industry leaders and policymakers projecting the city as a future mega IT metropolis comparable to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The capital city’s expanding digital infrastructure, booming startup ecosystem, and increasing semiconductor-related investments are reshaping Odisha’s economic landscape. Officials report that Odisha recorded…

Odisha Identifies 16 Polluted River Stretches; Minister Flags Urban Wastewater as Key Cause

Sarmistha Kabi5 days ago02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia informed the Assembly on Friday that 16 polluted stretches have been identified across major rivers in the state, with urban wastewater emerging as the primary contaminant. Responding to a question in the House, the minister said polluted stretches have been reported at Kathajodi…

Dengue Cases Rise in Bhubaneswar; BMC Intensifies Source-Reduction Drive in Hotspots

Sarmistha Kabi5 days ago02 mins

Bhubaneswar: With dengue cases gradually rising in the capital city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified its source-reduction and vector-control measures, focusing on five identified hotspots where infections have already reached double digits. Among these, Chandrasekharpur and Patia have emerged as the most affected localities. BMC officials have deployed additional teams for door-to-door inspections,…

BMC Announces Major Redevelopment Plan for Unit-4 Non-Veg Market

Sarmistha Kabi6 days ago04 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has unveiled an extensive redevelopment plan for the Unit-4 Non-Veg retail market, aiming to resolve chronic congestion, improve hygiene, and upgrade civic infrastructure in one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs. According to officials, the new design includes modernised retail shops, designated parking zones, an organised slaughterhouse, widened internal…

Odisha Industry Conclave 2025 Focuses on MSME Innovation, CM Majhi Inaugurates Key Sector Initiatives

Sarmistha Kabi6 days ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Industry Conclave 2025 kicked off on Sunday with a strong emphasis on accelerating innovation and growth in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the MSME pavilion, calling the sector “the backbone of a developed Odisha and a key driver of Eastern India’s industrial future.”…

Delhi Chokes as Air Quality Plunges to ‘Very Poor’; Nearly Half the City Records Severe AQI

Sarmistha Kabi6 days ago04 mins

Bhubaneswar: Delhi woke up to another day of stifling air on Friday, with the capital’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 384 at 8:00 am, placing it firmly in the ‘very poor’ category, according to real-time data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Several regions slid back into the ‘severe’ zone, marking a…

The Internet Has Never Been Louder – And People Have Never Been Quieter

Sarmistha Kabi1 week ago05 mins

Bhubaneswar: A new global study across 50 countries has confirmed what many of us have quietly sensed: social media activity is declining, and it is the young—once the driving force behind the digital revolution—who are walking away first. Out of a massive sample of 250 million users, researchers found a 10% drop in active participation….

India’s New Wage Framework Set to Reduce Take-Home Pay for Millions Employers’ Costs Unchanged, But Salary Structures Face Big Overhaul

Sarmistha Kabi2 weeks ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a major restructuring of how salaries are calculated across the private sector, India’s revised national wage framework is poised to significantly reduce in-hand salaries for a large segment of employees—even as overall employer cost (CTC) remains the same. Under the new rules, basic pay plus dearness and retaining allowances must constitute at least…

India’s New Wage Framework: A Quiet Reform With Big Consequences for Salaried Workers

Sarmistha Kabi2 weeks ago06 mins

Bhubaneswar: India’s revised national wage framework—now mandating that basic pay must constitute at least 50% of total wages—may not change how much employers spend on their workforce, but it significantly reshapes how employees receive their salaries. The new structure does not increase corporate costs; instead, it redistributes the components of employee compensation, shifting the balance…

PM Modi Hoists Saffron Dhwaja at Ayodhya Ram Temple, Calls It “Rejuvenation of Indian Civilisation”

Sarmistha Kabi2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a historic and symbolic ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted the Ram Temple Dhwaja, a triangular saffron flag marking the formal completion of the grand temple’s construction. The event, held nearly a year after the Pran Pratistha of Ram Lalla on January 22, 2024, was…