Bhubaneswar: A major fire broke out in the Vikas Nagar area of Lucknow on Wednesday evening, destroying more than 280 makeshift homes and leaving over 1,000 people homeless, most of them migrant workers. The blaze reportedly started around 5:30 pm and spread rapidly through the densely packed settlement, triggering panic among residents. The situation worsened…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a major industrial proposal by Adani Enterprises Ltd to establish a ₹84,000 crore coal-to-chemicals complex in Sundargarh district, utilising land originally acquired for a scrapped Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP). The project will be set up on around 3,047 acres spanning six villages, comprising both private and government land…
Bhubaneswar: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed authorities across states to intensify enforcement against the use of illegal fruit ripening agents, reiterating a strict ban on harmful substances such as Calcium Carbide. The regulator has instructed all Food Safety Commissioners, Central Licensing Authorities, and Regional Directors to step up surveillance, conduct…
The only advocate to receive the honour in this category at Jan Kalyaan Morcha’s prestigious “Ek Shaam Desh ke Naam,” held in the presence of Union and State Ministers and eminent digni Bhubaneswar: In a proud and memorable moment, Advocate Shashank Bajpai was honoured with the Jankalyaan Samman for Excellence in the Field of Law and Legal Services at “Ek Shaam…
Bhubaneswar: A new technology-driven training initiative, the Zoho Skill Hub, has been launched in western Odisha at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VISUT), in collaboration with Zoho Corporation and Paytm’s ‘Wisdom on Wheels’ programme. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the initiative will equip students with industry-relevant technical skills and create pathways for direct…
Bhubaneswar: Legendary composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar has unveiled an ambitious plan to build what is envisioned as Asia’s largest hospital, dedicated to his iconic sisters Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. The proposed project aims to deliver world-class healthcare with a strong emphasis on affordability and accessibility, ensuring that quality medical services reach people across all sections…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar has been appointed as the brand ambassador to promote Odisha’s rich culinary heritage on the global stage, in an initiative led by the state government. The agreement was formalised during the Odia Paksha celebrations in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. As part of the initiative, MasterChef India…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a 1.5-kilometre roadshow in Kanyakumari district, joined by Edappadi K. Palaniswami and other NDA allies, drawing large crowds ahead of the April 23 polls. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with youth and women lining the streets and even climbing barricades for a glimpse of the नेताओं. The show of…
The Times of India Sports Awards returns for its eighth edition – honouring India’s finest athletes across 45+ sports categories on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow Bhubaneswar: The Times of India Sports Awards returns for its eighth edition – TOISA 2025 – set to take place on March 21, 2026, at The Centrum Hotel, Lucknow….
Bhubaneswar: India’s MSME sector has witnessed robust growth, with over 20 lakh new enterprises registering on the Udyam Portal during February–March, taking the total number of registered units beyond 8 crore. Addressing a briefing, Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner at the Ministry of MSME, highlighted sustained momentum in credit flow to the sector. Outstanding…