Odisha News

    April 3, 2025

    Dedicated website launched for ‘Odia Pakhya’ celebration

    Bhubaneswar: For the first time, Odisha is celebrating Odia Pakhya from April 1 to April 14 to celebrate the rich…
    April 3, 2025

    Odisha lost Rs 864.45 crore mineral revenue during 2015-22: CAG

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has “lost revenue of Rs 864.45 crore” from minor mineral sources during the financial years 2015-16…
    April 3, 2025

    Odisha Assembly adjourned sine die three days ahead of schedule

    Bhubaneswar: The Budget session of the Odisha Assembly was adjourned sine die by Speaker Surama Padhy three days ahead of…
    April 3, 2025

    Minor minerals worth Rs 4,624 crore extracted illegally in seven years: CAG

    BHUBANESWAR: The latest CAG report has revealed that minor minerals with a royalty value of Rs 4,624.58 crore was extracted…
    April 3, 2025

    Odisha govt fails to recover Rs 3,966 crore fine imposed by SC for illegal mining: CAG

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has not taken effective steps to recover a fine of Rs 3,966.34 crore (with interest) imposed…
    April 3, 2025

    French envoy calls on Odisha CM to strengthen bilateral relations

    Bhubaneswar: French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, has discussed collaboratie opportunities with Odisha Government during his courtesy visit to Odisha…
    April 3, 2025

    Bhubaneswar gears up for Foundation Day celebrations

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has finalized an exciting lineup of events to celebrate Bhubaneswar’s 77th Foundation Day on April 13…
    April 3, 2025

    Expert calls for expansion of rehabilitation education to address autism crisis

    Bhubaneswar: Dr. Sharanjeet Kaur, Chairperson of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), has pitched for expanding higher education programmes in…
    April 3, 2025

    Woman kidnaps live-in partner, held

    Bhubaneswar: A 23-year-old woman was arrested in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday along with four people for allegedly kidnapping her live-in partner…
    April 3, 2025

    BJD MLA alleges change of Biju Patnaik’s statue colour

    Bhubaneswar: An opposition BJD MLA Debi Ranjan Tripathy has alleged that the colour of a statue of former Odisha chief…
    April 2, 2025

    BJD demands second language status for Kosali language in Odisha

    Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD has urged the Odisha government to accord second language status to Sambalpuri, popularly known as Kosali, and…
    April 2, 2025

    391 people, 27 elephants died due to electrocution in Odisha in last 5 years: DyCM

    Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday informed the Assembly that 391 people and 27 elephants…

    Business News

      March 28, 2025

      Amazon Fresh expands to over 170 cities, bringing quality groceries to smaller towns across India

      Bhubaneswar: Amazon India has announced the expansion of its full-basket grocery service, Amazon Fresh, to over 170 cities and towns…
      March 3, 2025

      Rupee Rises 9 Paise to 87.28 Against USD

      MUMBAI: The rupee appreciated 9 paise to 87.28 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday as the American…
      January 27, 2025

      Rupee Falls Against USD

      MUMBAI: The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 86.44 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by…
      January 16, 2025

      Exports Down for Second Month in a Row in December

      NEW DELHI: India’s merchandise exports contracted 1% year-on-year even as imports rose 4.9% in December 2024, government data released on…
      January 14, 2025

      Retail inflation eases to 4-month low of 5.22 pc in Dec

      New Delhi: Retail inflation slowed to a four-month low of 5.22 per cent in December compared to 5.48 pc in…
      January 11, 2025

      India remains a bright spot in global GDP growth trajectory

      New Delhi: Amid geo-political turbulence and the shrinking of world economies, India’s economy is expected to remain a bright spot in…
      January 8, 2025

      Rupee plunges 13 paise to settle at new record low of 85.87 against US dollar

      MUMBAI: The rupee extended its slide for the second straight session and declined 13 paise to hit a fresh record…
      January 7, 2025

      India Economy to Grow 6.4 % in 2024-25

      New Delhi: India’s economic growth rate is estimated to slip to a four-year low of 6.4 per cent in 2024-25,…
      January 5, 2025

      The First Underwater Mid-Range Phone

      Ahead of the official announcement on January 9, Oppo has confirmed key features and specifications for its upcoming Reno13 Series.…
      January 3, 2025

      Hyundai Creta Electric to be launched in India on 17 January

      Hyundai Creta Electric was unveiled in India on Thursday after months of anticipation. The electric vehicle (EV) will be launched…

      India News

        April 3, 2025

        India, Thailand support free, open, inclusive, rules-based order in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

        New Delhi: India and Thailand have decided to elevate their relations to the level of a strategic partnership with Prime…
        April 3, 2025

        PM Modi in Thailand to attend BIMSTEC summit

        New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Thailand for a two-day visit to attend the sixth BIMSTEC…
        April 3, 2025

        Govt tables Waqf bill in Rajya Sabha; won’t snatch Muslims’ rights, says Rijiju

        New Delhi: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday rejected the opposition’s allegations that the rights of Muslims were…
        April 3, 2025

        Govt carefully examining implications of US reciprocal tariffs on India

        New Delhi: The Department of Commerce is carefully examining the implications of the US reciprocal tariffs on India and is…
        April 2, 2025

        391 people, 27 elephants died due to electrocution in Odisha in last 5 years: DyCM

        Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday informed the Assembly that 391 people and 27 elephants…
        April 2, 2025

        Two women Naxalites carrying Rs 14 lakh bounty each killed in encounter in MP

        New Delhi: Two women Naxalites, carrying a reward of Rs 14 lakh each on their heads, were killed in an…
        April 2, 2025

        Siddhivinayak temple earnings Rs 133 cr in FY 2024-25

        Mumbai: The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust which manages the famous Lord Ganesh temple in Mumbai recorded a 16 per cent jump…
        April 2, 2025

        Assam CM describes Yunus’ claim on Bay of Bengal ‘Offensive and strongly condemnable’

        New Delhi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has described as “offensive and strongly condemnable” the interim Bangladesh government calling…
        April 2, 2025

        No retirement at 75 rule in BJP, Raut can not decide Modi’s tenure: Bawankule

        Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has said that there is no rule in the party mandating that a person…
        April 2, 2025

        Liquor ban in MP’s religious cities takes effect

        Bhopal: A ban on liquor in 19 religious cities and areas under select gram panchayats in Madhya Pradesh, including Ujjain,…

        Health News

          March 18, 2025

          42 kidneys, six livers from cadavers transplanted in Odisha: Minister

          Bhubaneswar(Ajoy Mishra): as many as 42 cadaveric kidney transplants and six cadaveric liver transplants have been conducted in the state…
          December 4, 2024

          PhonePe launches health insurance plan starting at ₹59

          PhonePe has introduced a health insurance plan that provides year-round coverage for dengue, malaria, and other vector-borne diseases. Starting at…
          November 17, 2024

          Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines & Sanitary Napkin Disposal Machines installed in selected toilets

          Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida today inaugurated the newly installed Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines and Sanitary Napkin Disposal Machines…