Pic Credit: Pexel Bhubaneswar: Silver prices witnessed a significant decline in Bhubaneswar today, falling by ₹15,000 per kilogram. As a result, the price of silver now stands at ₹2,45,000 per kg. In recent days, both gold and silver prices have shown noticeable fluctuations. Market experts attribute this volatility to ongoing global uncertainties, particularly concerns related to geopolitical tensions and the possibility of war. Meanwhile, gold…
Jan Dhan Accounts Turn Active as Deposits Cross INR 3 Lakh Crore
India’s flagship financial inclusion initiative, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), is showing remarkable progress as average account balances reach a record ₹5,233. Total deposits across the scheme have now crossed ₹3 lakh crore, reflecting a growing trust in the banking system. Pic Credit: https://x.com/PMOIndia As of March 11, 2026, aggregate balances stood at approximately ₹3.03 lakh crore, spread across nearly 578.6 million beneficiaries.…
CGD Approval Process Simplified to Accelerate City Gas Distribution Expansion and Boost PNG Connections Across Urban Areas
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 27: State government takes steps to accelerate PNG (Piped Natural Gas) connectionsGuidelines issued to simplify the approval process for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projectsNo fees will be charged for laying underground pipelinesNo separate permission required for ongoing or previously approved worksThis will remove administrative delays and ensure smooth continuation of projectsRestrictions on road excavation eased to make CGD work hassle-freeThese measures will remain…
High-Level Special Team Conducts Entry into Jagannath Temple to Review Security and Structural Conditions
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 27: The counting and verification of Lord Jagannath’s Ratna Bhandar (treasury) beginsA special independent team has entered the SrimandirThe auspicious time for entry is between 12:09 PM and 1:45 PMVideography, photography, and 3D mapping will be carried outThe inventory of ornaments will take place under tight security arrangements
Extensive Awareness Campaign Launched in Malkangiri for ‘Pravesh Utsav’ and ‘Khadi Chhuan’, District Education Officer Invites Parents to Participate
Malkangiri, March 27: Under the State Government’s “Nipun Odisha” program, there has been growing enthusiasm across the state for enrollment in Shishu Vatika and Class I.In this context, the Malkangiri District Education Department organized a special awareness campaign along with a distribution drive of invitation letters at M.V.-7 Upper Primary School in Tamsa Panchayat.District Education Officer Chittaranjan Panigrahi, Additional District Education Officer Manjulata Bhoi, and…
DGP Disc Medal to Be Awarded to IIC of Nabarangpur Town Police Station for Outstanding Service and Dedication
.Nabarangpur:Mar, 27: The IIC (Inspector-in-Charge) of Nabarangpur Town Police Station, Mr. Sambit Kumar Behera, has been selected to receive the DGP Disc Medal for his outstanding service in the Odisha Police force.The award will be presented to him on the occasion of Police Foundation Day, which will be observed on April 1.On this occasion, @HALCHAL66, Nabarangpur, has extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to IIC…
Ashwini Vaishnaw Assures Public That Gas Supply Remains Uninterrupted Amid Concerns Over Availability
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 27:Gas is available in the state as per requirement.Citizens are advised by the Minister not to panic.“About 14,000 domestic gas cylinders are in stock.”Hotels have a separate arrangement for receiving gas.Measures are being taken at various locations to prevent black marketing.From today, gas will be supplied to hotels and restaurants.
Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets Odisha MPs in New Delhi to Discuss Key Railway Infrastructure Projects and Connectivity Issues
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 27: A delegation of Odisha MPs met the Union Railway Minister, led by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.They requested the allotment of land lying under RECA (Railway Employees Cultural Association) in Kharagpur.The land, located in the New Settlement area of Kharagpur, measures 5,915 square meters.They appealed for a solution to the long-pending land allotment issue.The request is to allot the land in the…
Additional District Magistrate and Chief Development Officer Conduct Detailed Inspection Tour of Lamtaput Block in Koraput, Review Development Works and Public Welfare Schemes
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 27: During an inspection tour of Lamtaput block in Koraput, the Additional District Collector (General) and the Chief Development Officer visited the check dam at Kapuguda in Peta Gram Panchayat and issued instructions for the implementation of projects in suitable areas.Additionally, in Lamtaput block, for the academic year 2026–27, the enrollment of children aged 5 years and above in Shishu Vatika (pre-primary) and…
Founder of Leadership Story Lab Esther Choy Turns Traditional Business Storytelling on Its Head in Transformational New Book
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 27, 2026) – Esther Choy started teaching leadership storytelling long before it was “a thing.” Since 2010, Choy has coached thousands of business leaders across a wide array of industries, harnessing the power of story to build trust, ignite connection, and inspire action as CEO and Chief Story Facilitator at Leadership Story Lab. In her highly anticipated second book, Winning Without Persuading:…