Bhubaneswar, May 7 (BNP): The Odisha government is making active efforts to establish a degree college in the disputed Kotia region of Koraput district to strengthen educational infrastructure and support the development of local communities, a state minister said on Thursday. The announcement comes amid the state government’s continued focus on improving education, healthcare, connectivity and welfare facilities in the bordering Kotia gram panchayat area,…
Odisha to Launch 23 Truck Terminals by May-End to Reduce Highway Accidents!
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (BNP): In a major step towards improving road safety and streamlining transport infrastructure, the Odisha government is set to make 23 truck terminals operational across the state by the end of May. The initiative aims to reduce road accidents caused by unauthorised roadside parking of heavy vehicles along highways. Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena on Wednesday said that nearly all construction work…
From ‘Vishwaguru’ to ‘Vishwamitra’: PM Modi’s Foreign Policy Redefining India’s Global Role!
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy approach is increasingly being viewed as a transformative force shaping India’s position in the evolving global order, with political observers and strategic experts describing the journey as a transition “from Vishwaguru to Vishwamitra.” Over the past decade, India has projected itself as a “Vishwaguru” — a global guide rooted in civilisational values, diplomacy, development…
India Women to Host Zimbabwe in White-Ball Series (Oct 2026)
Mumbai, May 7 (BNP): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has announced a packed home season for 2026–27, featuring a wide range of international and developmental fixtures across senior and age-group levels. A key highlight of the schedule is the Indian women’s cricket team hosting Zimbabwe women for a maiden white-ball series in October 2026. The…
Bay of Bengal Low Pressure Likely Around May 10; Odisha on Thunderstorm Alert
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (BNP): A new weather system is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal around May 10, according to multiple global forecast models, including European weather predictions. However, meteorologists say there remains uncertainty regarding its intensity and exact movement. Initial model indications suggest the system may originate near Sri Lanka and the Tamil Nadu coast. Experts caution that the trajectory and…
Odisha Govt Introduces 7-Day Deadline for House Plan Approvals; Delaying Officials to Face Daily Fine!
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (BNP): In a major administrative reform aimed at speeding up public services and promoting transparent governance, the Odisha government has announced that house construction plan approval files will no longer remain pending for months. Applications submitted through the SUJOG app must now be disposed of within seven days, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said on Thursday. The announcement was…
India Set to Host Inaugural Edition of the World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, May 07: In a significant milestone for the global Yogasana movement, India is set to host the inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Championship from June 4th–8th, 2026, at TransStadia in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with participation from over 40 countries. Organized under the aegis of World Yogasana, the championship will be hosted by Yogasana Bharat to bring together leading athletes from across the globe, further…
Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Among BJP-JD(U) Leaders Sworn In During Bihar Cabinet Expansion!
Patna, May 7 (BNP): In a major political development in Bihar, several leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] and other National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies took oath as ministers during the expansion of the Samrat Choudhary-led cabinet in Patna on Thursday. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the historic Gandhi Maidan, witnessed the induction of several prominent leaders, including Nitish Kumar’s…
Sitharaman, Vietnam Finance Minister Review Global Economy and Geopolitical Challenges
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with Vietnam’s Finance Minister on key issues shaping the global economy, with a focus on emerging geopolitical uncertainties and their impact on growth and trade. The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving international economic environment, including challenges arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and financial market volatility. According to official updates,…
One Year On, Operation Sindoor Stands as India’s ‘Dawn of Justice’ After Pahalgam Terror Attack!
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): India on Thursday marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the landmark multi-domain military operation launched on May 7, 2025, in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The mission is now widely remembered as a “dawn of justice” for the victims of one of the most brutal civilian attacks in recent years. The operation was…