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MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: In a significant step aimed at curbing pollution and reducing dependence on imported crude oil, the Union govt has rolled out E20 fuel—a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol—across the country from April 1, 2026. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports suggest...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: In a sweeping move, the state government Sunday banned open sale and refilling of 5kg LPG cylinders, while making e-KYC mandatory for any LPG refills. The decision comes amid concerns over supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis and a...

Sambit Ranjan Sahoo is the Managing Director of Organic Maa, a specialised retail unit under Udayanath Retail Pvt Ltd. Since its establishment in 2021, he has led the organisation with a focus on providing high-quality FMCG products, including premium dry fruits, spices, and roasted snacks....

Bhubaneswar: The BJD and Congress Sunday demanded provision of reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) students on the basis of their population ratio in Odisha and not just 11.25 per cent as announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The CM Saturday announced...

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) Sunday said that its revenue generation will remain unaffected even after the transfer of the Palasa-Ichchapuram section to the South Coast Railway (SCoR). The ECoR issued this clarification after all opposition political parties in Odisha, including BJD and Congress,...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to distribute nearly 80,000 smartphones to anganwadi workers for effective monitoring of the nutritional status of mothers and children, officials said Sunday. A total of 93 crore will be spent on the project, they said. These devices will enable...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has made e-KYC mandatory for domestic consumers to avail LPG cylinders from distributors, Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister K C Patra said Sunday. The move will ensure that only genuine customers get LPG cylinders, he asserted. "We have issued instructions...

Sanjeev Hans is the Founder of Shubh Laabh Jewellers, a leading jewellery retail brand in Odisha, established approximately 30 years ago. Under his leadership, the organisation has grown from a single outlet to a multi-store presence across the state, including key locations in Bhubaneswar. The...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has enhanced the quotas for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students and introduced reservation for the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in medical and technical education. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet headed by CM Mohan Charan Majhi, has taken two major decisions aimed at strengthening social justice in education and enhancing food security across the state. Addressing the media, Majhi announced revised reservation provisions for higher education institutions and the introduction of...