Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: Uncertainty over the projected movement of Cyclone Arnab has heightened concerns in Odisha, with five districts expected to face the impact of heavy rainfall and strong winds as the weather system approaches the eastern coast. The cyclone is forecast to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast…
Continue ReadingCyclone ‘Arnab’ Threat Intensifies: Odisha on High Alert, Five Districts Face Heavy Rain Risk
Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: Odisha has stepped up its preparedness as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into Cyclone ‘Arnab’, with the system likely to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Although Andhra Pradesh is projected to face the direct impact,…
Continue ReadingOdisha’s Growth Story to Expand ‘From Mines to Microchips’, Says PM Modi
Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a new phase of economic growth for Odisha, saying the state is poised to move beyond its traditional mineral-based industries and emerge as a destination for advanced technology, semiconductors, electronics and computing. Addressing a programme in Bhubaneswar following the inauguration of…
Continue ReadingPM Modi Inaugurates RBI’s INR 169-Crore Data Centre, Cybersecurity Training Facility in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) new greenfield Data Centre at Info Valley-II in Jatni, Khordha district, during his one-day visit to Odisha. The ₹169-crore facility is expected to strengthen India’s digital financial infrastructure and enhance the security and resilience…
Continue ReadingGujarat, Odisha Seek Industrial Partnerships Ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027
Bhubaneswar, Oct 24: Gujarat and Odisha are exploring new avenues for industrial cooperation, with a focus on connecting Odisha’s established metals and minerals sector with Gujarat’s growing semiconductor, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industries ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027. The opportunities were discussed at a summit…
Continue ReadingIndia Deepens Nuclear Science Cooperation With Global South as ‘Vishwa Bandhu’: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo at UN
United Nations, Oct 24: India is strengthening international cooperation in nuclear science and technology to help developing nations access its benefits, with the country’s role as a “Vishwa Bandhu” or friend to the world reflecting its commitment to South-South cooperation, BJP MP Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo has said. Addressed the…
Continue ReadingSubmer to Address the Infrastructure Challenges Behind Sovereign AI at DCD Connect | MENA 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Oct 24: Submer, a full-stack AI and HPC data centre infrastructure provider, will join industry leaders at DCD Connect | MENA 2026, taking place October 26–27 at Grand Hyatt Dubai, to discuss the infrastructure strategies needed to advance sovereign AI across the region. As governments and…
Continue ReadingRailways Step Up Security Plans to Ensure Safe Diwali and Chhath Travel
New Delhi, Oct 24: The government is strengthening railway security and crowd-management measures ahead of Diwali, Chhath Puja and other major festivals, with a focus on ensuring safe passenger movement at busy stations and along crowded train routes. Representational Image The issue was discussed at the 8th All India Conference…
Continue ReadingPuri Jagannath Temple May Revise Mahaprasad Prices as Ingredient Costs Rise
Puri, Oct 24: The price of Abadha Mahaprasad, the sacred offering served at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, may increase amid rising costs of essential ingredients, including rice, pulses, vegetables and ghee. Representational Image The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has held discussions with the Suara Mahasuara Nijog, the…
Continue ReadingOdisha Secures INR 53,893 Crore Investment Proposals at India Chem 2026, Targets Over 20,000 Jobs
Bhubaneswar, Oct 24: Odisha has attracted investment proposals worth ₹53,893.51 crore, with the potential to create 20,210 jobs, at India Chem 2026 in Mumbai, strengthening the state’s push to expand its chemical and petrochemical industries. Pic Credit: x.com/PTI_News Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi returned to Bhubaneswar on Friday after attending…
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