New Delhi, Apr 29: On the historic occasion of the inauguration of the Ganga Expressway, the event in Hardoi transformed into a public celebration as soon as Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath arrived on the stage. With their arrival, thousands of people spontaneously stood up from their seats, and the entire pandal echoed with slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”, “Jai Shri Ram”, “Ganga Maiya Ki Jai”…
Bullion Market Shock: Gold Falls INR 26,000, Silver Crashes INR 1.48 Lakh in 89 Days!
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): The Indian bullion market is witnessing a major correction, with gold and silver prices falling sharply after touching record highs earlier this year, bringing relief to buyers and triggering fresh interest among investors. According to market data, gold prices have fallen by around ₹26,000 per 10 grams, while silver has plunged by nearly ₹1.48 lakh per kilogram over the last…
Chelsea Captain Millie Bright Announces Retirement from Football
London, Apr 29 (BNP): Chelsea Women’s team captain Millie Bright has announced her retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a highly decorated career at the club and on the international stage. Bright, who has been Chelsea’s longest-serving player, was part of the squad’s first major trophy win in 2015 and went on to play a key role in 19 more title victories during…
Cross-Voting Fallout Sparks Instability in MLA Constituencies, BJD Worried Ahead of Local Polls!
Bhubaneswar, Apr 29 (BNP): The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is reportedly facing growing organisational concerns in constituencies represented by MLAs accused of cross-voting, as the party prepares for upcoming Panchayat and municipal elections in Odisha. Sources within the party said the recent cross-voting episode has created political uncertainty in several key constituencies, with local workers and district-level leaders expressing dissatisfaction over internal discipline and leadership…
Odisha Launches E Bus Service to Boost Clean Mobility and Urban Connectivity
Bhubaneswar, Apr 29 (BNP): The Government of Odisha has launched a modern electric bus (e-bus) service aimed at transforming urban transportation and promoting environmentally sustainable mobility across the state. ଅତ୍ୟାଧୁନିକ ଇ-ବସ ଚଳାଚଳ ଭଳି ପଦକ୍ଷେପ ସହରୀ ପରିବହନ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥାରେ ଏକ ବୈପ୍ଳବିକ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନ ଆଣିବ। ନାରୀ ଶକ୍ତିର ସହଭାଗିତାରେ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହୋଇଥିବା ଏହି ସେବା ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀ ଓ ଶ୍ରମିକମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ବେଶ୍ ସହାୟକ ହେବ। ପରିବେଶ ଦୃଷ୍ଟିକୋଣରୁ ଏହି ଇ-ବସ୍ ସେବା ବାର୍ଷିକ ପ୍ରାୟ ୩୩୦ ରୁ ୩୯୦…
Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean partners with GPEI to ‘finish the race’ against Polio for World Immunisation Week
APRIL 29, 2026 – During World Immunisation Week (24-30 April), the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is launching The Last Square Campaign to raise awareness of the urgent need to end polio, in partnership with Formula 1 driver Romain Grosjean. Drawing inspiration from the global spectacle of Formula 1 and Grosjean’s personal connection to the disease, The Last Square reimagines the iconic chequered flag,…
Diversions Announced to Ensure Security and Smooth Traffic Movement on April 30
Bhubaneswar, Apr 29 (BNP): The Commissionerate Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has issued a traffic advisory imposing restrictions on several key routes in the city on April 30, in view of the one-day special session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. The restrictions will be effective from 7 am and are intended to ensure smooth traffic flow and maintain security in and around the Assembly complex and nearby…
Congress to Go Solo in Odisha Panchayat Polls, Rules Out Alliance with BJD!
Bhubaneswar, Apr 29 (BNP): The Congress on Tuesday announced that it will contest the upcoming Panchayat elections in Odisha independently, ruling out any alliance with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and putting an end to speculation over a possible electoral understanding. Clarifying the party’s stand, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das said the Congress would fight the upcoming zilla parishad, panchayat, and…
India and UK Defence Ties Strengthen During CDS Gen Anil Chauhan’s UK Visit
New Delhi, Apr 29 (BNP): The visit of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan to the United Kingdom has reinforced growing defence cooperation between India and the UK, marking a significant step in strengthening strategic ties between the two nations, according to the British High Commission. The discussions during the visit focused on enhancing bilateral defence collaboration, improving military-to-military engagement, and identifying new…
Bird Population Study Aims to Strengthen Conservation Efforts in Coastal Mangroves
Kendrapara, Apr 29 (BNP): A census of the Mangrove Pitta was conducted across five ranges of the Rajnagar Mangrove Forest Division, covering important coastal mangrove habitats in Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur districts. According to Divisional Forest Officer Vardhraj Gaonkar, the survey was carried out using both direct and indirect observation methods across multiple mangrove patches in the region. The exercise was conducted to assess the presence…