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Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked again; Bhubaneswar rate rises to Rs 2029

Bhubaneswar, April 1 -- In a fresh blow to businesses, oil marketing companies have increased the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 195.50, adding to the rising operational costs for hotel... Read More


Lost job to AI, Bengaluru techie dies by suicide, partner jumps to death moments later

Bhubaneswar, April 1 -- A tragic incident unfolded in Bengaluru where a techie couple allegedly died by suicide within minutes of each other at their apartment in the Kothanur area. According to poli... Read More


Pakistan considers two-day lockdown amid fuel crisis

Bhubaneswar, March 29 -- Amid a deepening fuel crisis triggered by ongoing instability in the Middle East, Pakistan is reportedly considering imposing a two-day weekly lockdown as part of emergency me... Read More


How LPG crisis leading to smart, healthy food choices in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, March 25 -- The ongoing LPG shortage is not just changing kitchens across Odisha but also reshaping food habits in Bhubaneswar. It is quietly transforming people's lifestyles, but in a he... Read More


SC status limited to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists; not for converted individuals: Supreme Court

Bhubaneswar, March 24 -- The Supreme Court of India has ruled that individuals who convert to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism are not eligible to claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status ... Read More


Centre launches new credit guarantee scheme to boost microfinance lending, 36 lakh borrowers to benefit

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- In a bid to strengthen the microfinance sector and improve access to credit for small borrowers, the Government of India has rolled out an upgraded Credit Guarantee Scheme for... Read More


INS Taragiri to join Indian Navy fleet, boosting indigenous maritime power

Bhubaneswar, March 22 -- In a major boost to India's maritime strength, the Indian Navy is all set to induct its newest stealth warship, INS Taragiri, on April 3, 2026, at Visakhapatnam. The commissio... Read More


UAE Port attacked: Indian oil tanker narrowly escapes, crew safe

Bhubaneswar, March 17 -- An Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Laadki, safely departed the UAE's Fujairah port for India, a day after an attack on the oil terminal where it had been loading crude. The dev... Read More


From Odisha to Shimla: Boys fight back and kill leopards in rare acts of survival

Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- In two separate but strikingly similar incidents in India, young men displayed extraordinary courage when they fought back against attacking leopards and managed to kill the p... Read More