Union Minister Giriraj Singh announced plans to develop Odisha as the silk hub of India, with support from the Odisha government and the Central Silk Board. Speaking at the BJP state headquarters on Tuesday, the Union Textiles Minister highlighted Odisha’s vast potential in silk production and the handloom sector. Currently, India produces 132 metric tonnes…
Odisha Yatri, the state’s first-of-its-kind government-backed mobility app, has crossed one lakh rides within just 45 days of its launch, marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s urban transportation landscape. Launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the app has quickly gained traction among commuters in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, who are drawn to its safety, transparency,…
The controversy surrounding the tragic suicide of a 20-year-old Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University has intensified, with Odisha police arresting five individuals, including three university officials and two security guards. The arrests follow allegations of misconduct and manhandling of Nepali students who were protesting the incident. The arrested individuals have…
Tesla has finalized locations for its first showrooms in India, marking a major step forward in the company’s long-delayed plans to enter the world’s third-largest automobile market. The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) giant has secured spaces in New Delhi’s Aerocity and Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) for its flagship stores, reported Reuters. This development comes…
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…
