In a significant move towards tackling urban flooding, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Roorkee to develop a Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan – Vision 2050. This initiative aims to create a long-term, climate-resilient drainage system to prevent flooding and waterlogging in the city, which has become a persistent…
Tesla, the world’s most valuable electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has taken a major step toward entering the Indian market by posting multiple job openings in the country. The company has listed 14 positions on its website and LinkedIn, primarily for customer-facing and operational roles based in Mumbai, India’s financial capital. This hiring spree marks a…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled the state’s budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Monday, presenting a total outlay of ₹2.9 lakh crore. This marks his first full-fledged budget since assuming office in June 2024. The budget focuses on strengthening key sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social welfare. Key Sectoral…
India experienced a series of earthquakes on Monday morning, with tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, Bihar, and Odisha, causing widespread panic among residents. The latest quake, measuring 4.7 in magnitude, struck Odisha’s Puri district at around 8:15 AM. The back-to-back earthquakes have raised concerns about aftershocks, as all three tremors were recorded at magnitudes above 4.0….
Strong tremors were felt across the national capital and surrounding regions early Monday as a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the area, causing panic among residents. The quake, which originated in the Jheel Park area of Dhaula Kuan, was recorded at a shallow depth of five kilometers, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremors,…
Odisha’s economy is set to grow by 7.2% in the 2024-25 financial year, surpassing India’s projected growth rate of 6.4%, according to the State Economic Survey 2024-25 presented in the Legislative Assembly. The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is estimated to reach ₹9.5 trillion, marking a 10% increase from the previous year’s…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Finance portfolio, is set to present the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly on Monday. The upcoming budget is expected to focus on economic growth while strengthening key welfare initiatives and infrastructure development. With heightened anticipation, discussions are ongoing regarding…
In a significant relief for lakhs of ration card holders in Odisha, the state government has extended the deadline for completing e-KYC (electronic Know Your Customer) under the food security program until March 31, 2025. The decision comes as a response to widespread network connectivity issues in remote and rural areas, which have hindered many…
A groundbreaking innovation in oral healthcare has emerged from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, as Professor Neeta Mohanty, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Collaboration), has successfully secured a US patent for her automated oral biopsy device. The pen-like device, designed to simplify and enhance biopsy procedures, is expected to transform the early detection and treatment of…
Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has proposed listing select state public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the stock market to enhance accountability, drive performance, and strengthen their financial standing. Speaking at a review meeting on PSU performance at Raj Bhavan, the Governor underscored the importance of transparency, efficiency, and financial discipline in managing public resources. Highlighting…
