Bhubaneswar, 4th April: World Autism Awareness Day was observed today at KiiT International School – ‘SEN Globe’. Joining the program as the Chief Guest, Shri Nityananda Gond, Minister for School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare, and Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, said that the initiative taken by KiiT…
The duty cuts are effective immediately, the ministry said.Fuel marketing companies in India have been under strain as retail petrol and diesel prices remained frozen despite a nearly 50 per cent surge in international oil prices since February 28, when the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran, triggering sweeping retaliation from Tehran.In…
New Delhi/Angul, March 24, 2026: Jindal Steel has completed its 6 MTPA expansion at its Angul Integrated Steel Complex in Odisha by commissioning the third Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF-3) of 3 MTPA, taking the plant’s total crude steel capacity to 12 MTPA—positioning it among India’s largest single-location integrated steel complexes.The expansion completes the operationalisation of…
New Delhi: The Gold prices in India stand at Rs 1,62,380 for 24 carats per 10 grams and Rs 1,48,850 for 22 carats per 10 grams on March 10, 2026, Tuesday. The gold metal price has decreased by Rs 700 for 24 carats and Rs 650 for 22 carats in India in the last 24…
Bhubaneswar, February 27, 2026:The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, co-hosted a two-day National Conference on UDISE+ in Bhubaneswar, commencing on February 27, 2026. The conference brought together senior officials from Samagra Shiksha, various Education…
General Manager, East Coast Railway, Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal conducted a comprehensive safety inspection of the Nayagarh–Jakhapura section under Khurda Road division, to review the safety standards, infrastructure condition and operational efficiency across key railway installations. He was accompanied by Divisional Railway Manager, Khurda Road Division, Shri Alok Tripathi, along with Principal Heads of Departments from…
Berhampur: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited has launched Project SAATHI – TouchingBA Lives, designed to promote inclusive growth and strengthen engagement with BusinessAssociates (BAs) employees and their families. This pilot project, kicked off from Lathi village,Berhampur, will build a supportive ecosystem for BA employees through education, livelihoodopportunities, and healthcare.The Project includes Pragati Path, a scholarship…
Bhubaneswar, Feb. 13: In a landmark medical achievement, doctors at SUM Ultimate Medicare (SUMUM) here have successfully salvaged a man’s leg fromimminent amputation by performing Odisha’s first Below-Knee Advanced Endovascular Atherectomy using the latest Jetstream technology.The breakthrough procedure, performed by Dr. Sambit Kumar Pattanayak,Consultant—Interventional Radiology, marks a significant advancement inminimally invasive vascular care in the…
disha reinforced its leadership in clean energy by successfully hosting the third edition of the Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave 2026.Organised by the Energy Department and GRIDCO Limited, with iFOREST as Knowledge Partner, the event mobilised investment commitments worth Rs 67,000 crore, covering approximately 6.8 GW of capacity.Deputy Chief Minister Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo…
Bhubaneswar, 11 February 2026: Reinforcing their commitment to inclusive growth andoperational excellence, Tata Power–led Odisha DISCOMs are celebrating International Day ofWomen and Girls in Science 2026 by highlighting the critical role women professionals play acrosstheir power distribution companies (DISCOMs). From metering and network operations to trainingand quality assurance, women engineers and technicians are strengthening reliability,…
