Bhubaneshwar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the ITC’s state-of-the-art Integrated Consumer Goods Manufacturing and Logistics (ICML) Facility at Khordha on Monday. Congratulating ITC’s chairman Sanjeev Puri, Patnaik urged him to expand ITC’s footprint within the state. Patnaik reiterated the commitment of the Government of Odisha towards making Odisha the next Industrial Hub in the country….
Bhubaneswar: Mahul Phul – Infinitely Indigenous, a collective intelligence practice focused on enabling regenerative transformation, organized face-to-face ideation on its second day. The discussion involved three key stakeholders: PRI members, FNGO partners, and the officials of the SSD Department, with PRI members representing regions of Keonjhar, Rayagada, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, Kandhamal, and Kalahandi. The conversation shed…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar have decided to use a high-tech drone to keep vigil on activities by anti-social elements in the city. The Commissionerate Police has inducted an advanced drone for the aerial surveillance of the city with a high-resolution camera whose range is 5 km from 500 meters in height. Sharing about…
Bhubaneswar: Kiran Manisha Mohanty, the first Woman Grandmaster (WGM) from Odisha, has been appointed coach of the national team for the upcoming Woman Grandmaster. The championship will be held at Almaty, Kazakhstan, from June 3 to 12. Kiran was the Runners up in Asian Junior Girls Championship held at New Delhi in 2006. She won…
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes from circulation. People can exchange Rs 2,000 notes by September 30. In a notification, RBI asked the 19 regional offices to stop issuing the Rs 2,000 notes immediately. However, they will remain legal tender. The regional banks will…
Bhubaneshwar: Ahead of the Intercontinental Football Cup, Sunil Chhetri-led Indian Football team have started their preparations for the prestigious competition in Bhubaneswar. The players have started practicing at the Kalinga Stadium. The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar will be hosting the third edition of the Intercontinental Football Cup from June 9-18. The four-nation tournament will see…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment project of Puri and Cuttack railway station. The redeveloped stations will have all the modern amenities providing a world-class experience to the rail passengers. The central government has sanctioned Rs 303 for the redevelopment project which is estimated to be completed in 36…
Puri: The first Vande Bharat Express train for Odisha for the route Howrah-Puri flagged off from Puri Railway Station. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the express train in virtual mode through videoconferencing on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said, “India’s speed and progress can be seen whenever a Vande Bharat Train runs from…
Bhubaneswar: Known for bringing innumerable changes and transforming Indian handlooms with new patterns, veteran textile designer Lalat Mohan Pattnaik passed away on Monday leaving behind a remarkable legacy. He was undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Bhubaneswar for the past couple of days. Hailing from Haripur, near the enchanting Chilika Lake, Pattnaik harbored a…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday flagged off the maiden flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai at the Biju Patnaik International Airport. Speaking on the occasion Patnaik said that global connectivity is a key driver of overall developments – be it industrial development, facilitating investments, promoting tourism, or establishing communication for the Odia diaspora residing…
