Bhubaneswar, May 18 (BNP): The Securities and Exchange Board of India will soon establish a branch office in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step toward strengthening financial market regulation and investor outreach in eastern India. The announcement was made by SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey while addressing a regional investor awareness…
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Chandikhol Set to Emerge as Strategic Crude Oil Storage Hub Under India-UAE Partnership
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (BNP): Odisha is poised to play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s energy security, with Chandikhol set to emerge as a major strategic crude oil storage hub under a significant India-UAE energy partnership formalized during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United Arab Emirates. Representational…
Continue ReadingWTC Bhubaneswar, World Skill Centre and RBL Bank Organized Interactive Session on Skill Development and MSME Banking
Bhubaneswar, May 18: The World Trade Centre (WTC) Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the World Skill Centre (WSC) and RBL Bank, organized an interactive session on skill development and MSME banking, which was widely appreciated for its insightful discussions and engaging exchanges. The session was followed by a networking Hi-Tea interaction.…
Continue ReadingVaibhav Suryavanshi Scripts History, Sets Record for Most Sixes by an Indian in IPL Season !
New Delhi, May 18 (BNP): Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scripted history in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League by registering the highest number of sixes hit by an Indian batter in a single edition of the tournament. The explosive batter achieved the landmark through a string…
Continue ReadingWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda a Global Health Emergency
Geneva/Kinshasa/Kampala, May 18 (BNP): The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighbouring Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) following a sharp rise in suspected infections and deaths. According to health authorities, more than 300 suspected…
Continue ReadingPanic Buying Ends, Petrol Pumps Across Odisha Witness Sharp Drop in Demand
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (BNP): After witnessing an unprecedented rush and panic buying over the past week, petrol pumps across Odisha wore a deserted look on Sunday as fuel demand dropped sharply following the restoration of regular stock supply. Fuel stations in the Twin City of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, along with…
Continue ReadingFormer Agriculture student receives Honorary Doctorate from his University
Hyderabad’s Agri entrepreneur, who created new export categories for India honoured by UAS Bengaluru Hyderabad, May 16, 2026: In a rare and significant recognition, the University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore conferred an Honorary Doctorate on its former student, Hyderabad-based agripreneur Dr GVK Naidu, Founder and Managing Director of Sam Agritech,…
Continue ReadingGig Workers Call Nationwide 5-Hour Shutdown, Demand Rs 20 Per Km
New Delhi, May 16 (BNP): Gig workers associated with app-based transport and delivery platforms have announced a five-hour nationwide shutdown demanding better wages, social security benefits and a minimum payment of Rs 20 per kilometre. Representational image The protest call, supported by several gig workers’ unions and associations, is expected…
Continue ReadingSmith Professor Examines National Pension Crisis
Public pension debt has far-reaching consequences, yet there appear to be limited options for addressing it. State and local governments often turn to legislation to reduce plan benefits. These reforms have been challenged in state and federal courts and providing a “timely analytical lens for comprehending these contemporary constitutional controversies”…
Continue ReadingRupee Breaches 96-Mark for First Time, Hits Historic Low Against Dollar
Mumbai, May 15 (BNP): The Indian Rupee plunged to a historic low on Friday, breaching the 96-mark for the first time against the US Dollar amid rising crude oil prices, a stronger American currency and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The domestic currency touched an all-time low of 96.14…
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