Bhubaneswar, May 16 (BNP): The Odisha government has temporarily suspended Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s “Jan Abhiyog Sunani” public grievance hearing programme scheduled for May 18 and May 25 due to the prevailing heatwave conditions across the state. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department, in an official statement issued on Friday, said the decision was taken considering the intense summer heat and public safety…
TiE Delhi-NCR India Innovation Day Highlights India’s Push for Sovereign AI and Frictionless Innovation
May, 16 : TiE Delhi-NCR successfully concluded India Innovation Day (iDay) 2026 at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, bringing together over 1200 founders, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers, technologists, and ecosystem enablers for a full-day summit focused on India’s evolving innovation economy. As India continues its rapid startup expansion, with over 55,200 startups recognised in FY 2025–26, marking more than 50% year-on-year growth, and DeepTech funding rising…
Over 100 Fishermen Stranded in Chilika Lake as Boats Run Out of Diesel
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (BNP): More than 100 fishermen from Odisha’s Kanas area were reportedly stranded in the middle of Chilika Lake after their fishing boats ran out of diesel while returning from fishing operations, triggering concern among local fishing communities. Representational image According to sources, the fishermen had ventured deep into the lake early in the day for routine fishing activities. However, due to the…
Odisha Govt Hikes Private Bus Fares Amid Fuel Price Surge
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (BNP): In view of the recent surge in petrol and diesel prices, the Odisha government has announced a revision in fares for private buses operating across the state. The new fare structure has come into effect immediately. Representational image The fare hike applies to ordinary, express, deluxe, AC deluxe and super premium category buses. Officials said the revision was approved following repeated…
Traditional Rituals and Spiritual Atmosphere Define Sabitri Amavasya at Srimandir
Puri, May 16 (BNP): A strong wave of devotion swept through the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Saturday as special rituals and religious ceremonies were conducted on the occasion of Sabitri Amavasya. Representational image Hundreds of married women visited the Srimandir from early morning to observe the traditional Sabitri Brata, praying for the long life, prosperity and well-being of their husbands. Carrying fruits, conch…
Rising Fuel Costs and Freight Pressures Reshape Export Industry Dynamics
By:- Rishabh Jain, Director- International Business, Petros Stone LLP “The recent fuel price hike of over ₹3 per litre is significantly increasing both domestic logistics and international freight costs at a time when exporters are already dealing with high ocean freight rates and volatility in the West Asia corridor. While the weaker rupee offers some temporary relief on export realisations, it only partially offsets the…
Sunshine Telelink Opens New Chennai Corporate Office to Drive Next Phase of Product Innovation
Hyderabad, India, May 16: Sunshine Telelink (the house of brands for URBAN, Inbase, Arrow, Willsun & iPak), a pioneer in the Indian lifestyle technology and distribution landscape, today marked a major milestone in its growth journey with the inauguration of its new corporate office at Golden Pearl, Pantheon Road, Chennai. The new office is designed to support business operations, strengthen partner engagement and enable the…
Yogi govt’s AI vision gains new momentum, Lucknow emerges as a growing hub of technology and innovation
New Delhi, May 16: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as one of the country’s largest hubs for technology and AI innovation. In line with this vision, more than 50 IAS officers and senior administrators from across India participated in the ‘AI Transformation Conclave 2026’ held in Lucknow on Friday. During the conclave, a high-level capacity-building workshop on…
Odisha Set for Railway Infrastructure Boost with Rs 90,000 Crore Projects
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (BNP): Odisha is set to witness a major transformation in its railway infrastructure with projects worth nearly Rs 90,000 crore currently under implementation across the state, aimed at improving connectivity, boosting industrial growth and strengthening passenger and freight transportation. The ambitious railway expansion and modernization initiatives include new rail lines, doubling and third-line projects, station redevelopment, electrification works and freight corridor development.…
Rupee Breaches 96-Mark for First Time, Hits Historic Low Against Dollar
Mumbai, May 15 (BNP): The Indian Rupee plunged to a historic low on Friday, breaching the 96-mark for the first time against the US Dollar amid rising crude oil prices, a stronger American currency and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The domestic currency touched an all-time low of 96.14 during intra-day trade in the interbank foreign exchange market, falling 50 paise from its previous…