India’s first woman IPS officer and champion of social reform, Dr Kiran Bedi, visited Vedanta Aluminium’s mega aluminium plant in Jharsuguda, Odisha, on Saturday. The high-profile visit formed part of...
Premium petrol prices in India have been increased by up to ₹2.35 per litre, effective March 20, as global energy markets remain volatile due to escalating tensions in West Asia....
The Indian rupee plunged to a historic low on Friday, breaching the Rs 93 mark against the US dollar for the first time. In early trade, the currency weakened to...
The Government of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Watershed Support Service and Activities Network (WASSAN) to revive forgotten foods and neglected crops across the state. The...
The Indian currency, Indian Rupee, weakened to a record low of 92.63 against the US Dollar, driven by a strong dollar, rising import demand, and continued foreign fund outflows. At...
In a significant development in India’s banking sector, Atanu Chakraborty has stepped down as chairman of HDFC Bank with immediate effect, citing ethical concerns. His resignation, submitted on March 17,...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed penalties totalling Rs 2.8 crore on 18 entities and barred them from the securities market for up to five years...
In a major stride toward accelerating industrialisation and fostering inclusive growth, the Odisha government has greenlit 23 investment proposals totalling Rs 4,510.65 crore. The decisions were taken at the 145th...
The Australian Consul General in Kolkata, Bernard Lynch, met Odisha’s Minister for Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain, at his official residence today. During the courtesy meeting,...
Oil marketing companies updated rates at 6 AM, keeping retail prices stable across major cities. Authorities signalled that prices will stay steady in the near term, absorbing volatility to shield...
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