Category: News

Apr 14 (BNP): On the auspicious occasion of Maha Bishuba Sankranti, which marks the Odia New Year, warm greetings and wishes were extended by the country’s top leaders to the people of Odisha. President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her heartfelt greetings to citizens across India and abroad, noting the cultural significance of…

Apr 14 (BNP): Every year on April 14, India observes Ambedkar Jayanti, marking the birth of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar—a figure whose influence goes far beyond history books and constitutional pages. It is a day when India pauses to remember not just a leader, but an idea: that dignity is not…

Bhubaneswar, Apr 14 (BNP): In a major relief to residents amid soaring summer temperatures, the Odisha government has announced that no electricity connections will be disconnected for non-payment of dues during the ongoing heatwave. The directive was issued by Deputy Chief Minister K. V. Singh Deo to the state’s Energy…

Dehradun. Apr 13 (BNP): The grand finale of Mr and Miss Uttarakhand 2026 was held at Hotel Regenta with participation from contestants across the state, showcasing talent, confidence, and cultural representation. In the results, Tarushi Dobhal was crowned Miss Uttarakhand 2026, while Harsh Chaudhary won the title of Mr Uttarakhand…

Kathmandu, April 13: Nepal’s newly formed government under Prime Minister Balendra Shah has unveiled an ambitious ‘Good Governance Blueprint 2082’ alongside a sweeping 100-point reform agenda, marking a decisive push to overhaul governance, digitise public services, and reshape the country’s economic and institutional framework. Approved during the first Cabinet meeting…

Apr 13 (BNP): Odisha has reiterated its commitment to women empowerment, highlighting the importance of “Women-led Development” as a central pillar of inclusive growth. Officials said the vision shared by the Prime Minister during a recent address has brought renewed focus on strengthening and empowering women, helping them become more…

Dubai, Apr 13 (BNP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record prize fund of ₹82 crore for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, set to be hosted in England and Wales later this year. The total prize pool marks a 10% increase compared to the previous edition, reflecting…

Apr 13 (BNP): The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), the government’s flagship scheme for micro and small enterprises, continues to show strong participation from women borrowers, who now hold around 60% of total loan accounts under the programme. The scheme, aimed at providing collateral-free credit to small entrepreneurs, has played a…

India’s latest seismic zonation map shows that around 61% of the country’s land area lies in moderate to high earthquake hazard zones, exposing a large share of the population to serious seismic risk. In the past three decades alone, major earthquakes such as the 1993 Latur and 2001 Bhuj events…

Autonomous, atypical and aware: Rukam Capital spotlights Gen Alpha consumer trends in its ‘Gen Alpha Decoded: The Consumer-Brand Dynamic’ report April 2026: Gen Alpha a digitally immersed generation accounts for over a quarter of the Indian population. With 73% of this generation already having access to personal smartphones and 60% accessing…