Bhubaneswar: National Energy Conservation Day 2025 was celebrated on December 14 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, highlighting India’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable development. On the occasion, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, felicitated the winners of the National Energy Conservation Awards and the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation, recognising outstanding contributions…
Bhubaneswar: Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd., a leading lifestyle and leisure club, is proud to announce a series of strategic initiatives that will take the club to new heights. As part of its growth plan, Country Club is forging a strategic alliance to strengthen its market presence and expand its footprint via the franchise…
Bhubaneswar: National Energy Conservation Day 2025 was observed on December 14 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, underscoring India’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable development. The event was marked by the presentation of the National Energy Conservation Awards and prizes for the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation. The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu,…
Bhubaneswar: The proposed VB-G Ram G Bill marks a significant departure from the structure of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), particularly in terms of funding responsibility, allocation norms and operational flexibility. The Bill introduces a cost-sharing model, replaces open-ended funding with a normative allocation system, and allows a pause in employment…
Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court’s acceptance of a revised government definition of the Aravalli hills on November 20 has triggered widespread concern among environmental experts and citizen groups, who warn that the move could strip protection from nearly 90 per cent of the ancient hill range. Under the new definition, only landforms rising above 100 metres…
Bhubaneswar: In a major reform aimed at accelerating industrial growth and promoting entrepreneurship, the Odisha government has simplified land-use regulations for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups. Under the new provision, registered MSME and start-up units are now exempt from obtaining Change of Land Use (CLU) permission under the Odisha Land Reforms Act….
Bhubaneswar: Cinema has never been a neutral art form. From its earliest days, it has reflected power, politics, pain and patriotism. Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, arrives firmly within this tradition — unapologetic, provocative and deeply polarising. The fierce debate it has ignited says as much about the times we live in as it does…
Kolkata, 13 December 2025: The air at Baansera Park in New Delhi was thick with poetry and passion as the 10th edition of Jashn-e-Rekhta set the stage for a remarkable literary unveiling. Among the ghazals, dance, and vibrant cultural tapestry, a poignant chapter of personal and political history was shared with the world. The Urdu translation of Neelima…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is once again at an inflection point. The Housing and Urban Development Minister and BDA Chairman, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra’s recent inspection of the Town Planning (TP) Schemes in Bijipur, Paikarapur and Sahajpur—and the ambitious New City project—signals the government’s intent to reshape the capital’s future. But behind the confident site visits and…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister and Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, on Wednesday conducted an extensive field review of several major urban development initiatives underway in the capital. The minister visited Town Planning (TP) Schemes No. 1, 2 and 3 located in Bijipur, Paikarapur and Sahajpur, followed by…