Category: News

Apr 15 (BNP): To manage the surge in passenger demand during the summer holiday season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of several special trains connecting Odisha with major cities across India. The move is aimed at easing travel pressure on regular services and offering passengers more convenient and comfortable…

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has appointed Anant Swarup as its Secretary General with immediate effect. FICCI said the appointment strengthens its senior leadership structure, while Jyoti Vij will continue to serve as Director General. Anant Swarup brings over 30…

Apr 15 (BNP): The Odisha government is set to introduce a slot-based booking system for darshan at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, while retaining the existing queue (dhadi) system, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Wednesday. He stated that both systems will operate simultaneously to improve crowd management and…

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has expressed confidence in Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying the team’s recent victories will help him settle into the season after a difficult start. CSK began their campaign with three consecutive losses but have since recovered with back-to-back…

Gujarat, Apr 15 (BNP): An Indian-flagged LPG tanker, Jag Vikram, has safely arrived at Kandla Port in Gujarat after carrying out a successful voyage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy shipping route. The vessel, owned by Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company, was carrying around 20,400 metric tonnes of…

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): St. Kitts and Nevis has inaugurated its High Commission in India, marking a significant step forward in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The establishment of the mission is expected to enhance cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exchanges. It will…

New Delhi, Apr 15 (BNP): Escalating tensions between Iran and the United States are beginning to impact everyday life in India, with rising crude oil prices triggering a broad-based increase in the cost of essential commodities and consumer goods. From kitchen staples to household appliances, prices are already climbing and…

CHHATTISGARH, Apr 15 (BNP): A major blast at the Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has killed 14 workers. The accident happened on Tuesday afternoon at the plant in Singhitarai village when a high-pressure steam pipe connected to a boiler exploded. Several workers were injured, many with severe burns.…

Apr 15 (BNP): The Odisha government is working to speed up the recruitment process in state universities by introducing new reforms aimed at improving efficiency and transparency. Higher Education Minister Suraj stated that the new legislation, along with the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2024, is designed to address long-pending faculty…

Apr 15 (BNP): The road and transport sector in Aska, Odisha’s Ganjam district, is set for a significant infrastructure upgrade following the approval of ₹290 crore by the central government for key road and bridge projects. The initiative aims to strengthen regional connectivity, improve transport efficiency, and ease long-standing traffic…