Bhubaneswar,Apr28 (BNP): Odisha continued to reel under an intense heatwave as maximum day temperatures soared across several districts, with Jharsuguda emerging as the hottest place in the state at a scorching 44.7°C. At least 14 cities recorded temperatures above 41°C, highlighting the severity of the prevailing weather conditions. The prolonged spell of extreme heat has disrupted normal life in many parts of the state, with…
Dr. Hemant Barua Receives Rastriya Ratan Samman for Work in Vedic Astrology
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Dr. Hemant Barua has been honoured with the prestigious Rastriya Ratan Samman in recognition of his contributions to research and practice in Vedic astrology. The award ceremony was held on April 25 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where eminent personalities from various fields gathered to celebrate achievements across specialised domains. The honour was presented by actress and Member of Parliament…
DPI 2.0 to Help Offset Energy Shocks: CEA Nageswaran
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): India can mitigate the economic impact of energy disruptions in West Asia by enhancing productivity and competitiveness through the next phase of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI 2.0), Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday. He made the remarks while addressing the launch of the DPI 2047 Roadmap Report prepared by NITI Aayog and the Frontier Technology Hub in…
Odisha Board Results Soon: Lakhs of Students Await Class 10 and Plus Two Scores
Bhubaneswar,Apr28 (BNP): The long wait of lakhs of students across Odisha is set to end soon as the results of Class 10 (Matric) and Plus Two examinations are expected to be announced shortly. According to sources, the Matric examination results are likely to be declared in the first week of May, bringing relief and excitement to students and parents eagerly awaiting the outcome. The Plus…
Nearly 11,000 Odisha Consumers Get Zero Power Bills Under Rooftop Solar Scheme
Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): A growing number of households in Odisha are moving towards clean and self-reliant energy use, with nearly 11,000 consumers in western Odisha reporting zero electricity bills in March 2026 after adopting rooftop solar systems, officials said. The development comes under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which promotes installation of rooftop solar panels in residential households to reduce dependence on grid…
Google Cloud AI Hub Launched in Visakhapatnam to Boost India’s AI Push
Visakhapatnam, Apr 28 (BNP): Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam on Monday, marking a major milestone in India’s expanding digital infrastructure ecosystem. The new facility, being developed by Google, is expected to strengthen artificial intelligence capabilities, cloud computing infrastructure, and data-driven innovation in the country. Speaking at the event, Vaishnaw highlighted India’s…
BITS Pilani Introduces Mandatory ‘Social Conduct’ Course to Build Emotional Intelligence and Responsible Citizenship
April 28: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, an institute of eminence, has introduced a new mandatory “Social Conduct” course for all first‑year undergraduate students across its campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, and Dubai, marking a significant step towards embedding emotional intelligence, ethics, and social responsibility into higher education. Rolled out in the current academic year, the course brings structured learning around emotional…
India and Gulf Air Connectivity Set to Improve as Airspace Conditions Stabilise: MEA
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Flight operations between India and Gulf countries are expected to further normalise as airspace conditions across West Asia continue to improve, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The MEA informed that airlines such as Air India and IndiGo are planning to resume services between India and Qatar in a phased manner. Qatar Airways has already restarted limited flights…
Tragedy in Mumbai: Four Family Members Dead After Dinner; Police Probe ‘Biryani-Watermelon’ Link
Mumbai,Apr28 (BNP): In a tragic incident, four members of a family in South Mumbai’s Pydhonie area died after reportedly falling ill with vomiting and diarrhea following a meal at home. Police have registered an accidental death report and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The deceased have been identified as Abdullah Dokadia (40), his wife Nasreen (35), and their daughters Aisha (16)…
Villa La Valencia Cabo Joins Preferrred Hotels Luxury Collection
(Cabo San Lucas Mexico, Apr 28) -Villa La Valencia Beach Resort & Spa has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 620 hotels, resorts, residences, and hotel groups in 80 countries. With this addition, the resort becomes part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection, which brings together unique properties and memorable experiences with an authentic,…