Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s plans to position itself as a solar manufacturing hub have suffered a jolt with Waaree Energies deciding to relocate its flagship 6 GW integrated solar manufacturing facility from Dhenkanal. The decision, approved at the company’s board meeting on June 20, follows persistent execution delays at the site originally earmarked for the ₹25,000-crore project….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has increased the prices of its milk variants starting today. The revised prices cover all major categories—Toned, Premium, Gold Premium, and Gold Premium+—with the hike ranging from ₹2 to ₹4 per litre. Under the new pricing structure, Toned Milk is now priced at ₹50 per litre,…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to safer roads and responsible public transport, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has intensified its ‘Zero Accident Day’ initiative with daily counselling sessions and Road Safety Pledge ceremonies across its depots and operational terminals. The campaign is part of a sustained effort to cultivate discipline, accountability, and caution among public…
Visakhapatnam: Against the majestic backdrop of the Bay of Bengal, as the first light of dawn shimmered across Visakhapatnam’s golden shores, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga. The national event—now recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest yoga gathering—brought together thousands…
Bhubaneswar: In a bold push towards clean and efficient urban transportation, Odisha’s Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) is set to roll out 100 new electric buses, further electrifying the public transport fleet across Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri. With this addition, the state’s total e-bus count will rise to 280, significantly enhancing route coverage, frequency, and…
Dehradun: President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the newly developed Rashtrapati Tapovan and Rashtrapati Niketan in Dehradun today, marking a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to environmental stewardship, inclusive development, and civic engagement. As part of her two-day visit to Uttarakhand, the President also laid the foundation stone for Rashtrapati Udyan at Rashtrapati Niketan…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous event marking the completion of one year of Odisha’s first-ever BJP-led government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired the state-level anniversary function in Bhubaneswar. Reaffirming his government’s commitment to holistic development, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects worth over ₹18,600 crore across critical sectors including…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark event aimed at strengthening Odisha’s rail infrastructure and boosting regional connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated to the nation several critical railway projects worth more than ₹2,750 crore. The special programme, held in Bhubaneswar, also witnessed the virtual flagging off of two new train…
New Delhi: In a major move to enhance the efficiency of cargo clearance and ease of doing business in India, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, released the fifth edition of the National Time Release Study (NTRS) during the CBIC Conclave held in the capital today. The Time Release Study (TRS), a…
Aizawl: Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, on Saturday underscored the transformative power of infrastructure in shaping India’s development journey. Speaking at the 233rd Mid-Term Council Meeting of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) held at Mizoram University Campus in Aizawl, he emphasized that a strong road network is…
