Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Odisha Government, through the Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha Limited (IDCO), has floated tenders for the construction of the Puri Sri Jagannath International Airport on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis. The estimated cost for this ambitious project is Rs 2,203 crore. As per the notification issued by IDCO, the…
Bhubaneswar: Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metal flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is poised to significantly contribute to the industrial development of Odisha with an investment exceeding Rs. 25,000 crore in various new and expansion projects within the state. During a meeting on Wednesday with the Deputy Chief Minister KV Singhdeo at his Assembly office,…
New Delhi: In a significant spiritual undertaking, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated an 11-day special ritual leading up to the Pran Pratishtha of Shri Ramlala at the temple in Ayodhya Dham on January 22.
Bhubaneswar: The dengue outbreak in Odisha has escalated, with confirmed cases surpassing 2,400, according to a statement from the State Public Health Director on Friday. The two districts most severely impacted are Khurda and Sundergarh. Director of Public Health Nilakantha Mishra reported that as of Thursday, the total number of dengue cases in the state has…
Imphal: The Ministry has given the green light to 50 National Highway projects covering a total length of 1,026 kilometers in Manipur. Of these, 44 projects, spanning 902 kilometers, are located in the hill regions of the state, demonstrating the government’s commitment to improving connectivity in the remote and difficult terrains. In the hill regions,…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi was elected as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary party on Friday, paving the way for his third term as Prime Minister. Following this unanimous decision, the NDA allies, under Modi’s leadership, are set to stake claim before the President later in the day for the formation of…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating India’s rich textile heritage and Odisha’s renowned handwoven traditions, the 24th National Level Handloom Expo was inaugurated on Friday evening at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. The Expo, organised by the Odisha State Handloom Weavers’ Cooperative Society Ltd. (Boyanika), will continue till February 22, 2026. The event was inaugurated at 6:30 pm…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ace hockey player Amit Rohidas will lead the Indian hockey team as captain for two FIH Men’s Pro League matches against Argentina. Hockey India had named the 22-member Indian team for the two matches are scheduled to be held at the Kalinga Stadium on March 19 and 20. The new squad include players…
New Delhi: In a major initiative to enhance employment prospects, the Ministry of Labour & Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TeamLease EdTech. The MoU, signed today by Amit Nirmal, Deputy Director General (Employment) at the Ministry, and Jaideep Kewalramani, COO and Head of Employability Business at TeamLease EdTech, will leverage the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to transform its healthcare landscape with the launch of the National Digital Health Mission. Announced by Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, this initiative will provide citizens with a centralized platform to access their complete medical history, simplifying healthcare processes and improving treatment outcomes. Central to this groundbreaking initiative is the introduction…
