Berhampur: Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra has urged chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi to grant official heritage status to Utkal Ashram, an institution of immense historical significance associated with the Odia linguistic movement here.Referring to a story published on the historical aspect of the Utkal Ashram in TOI’s Wednesday edition, the BJD MP on Thursday…
NEW DELHI: Drawing lessons from the disruption in energy supplies because of the West Asia conflict, govt has asked oil marketing companies to work on creating a 30-day strategic reserve of LPG.Petroleum ministry joint secretary Sujata Sharma said the reserve would be over and above the 45-day rolling stock maintained by oil retailers to meet…
Joy can be found when breezes of cool air enter an inviting room. The mood in your home is more relaxed, and you’ll discover reasons to smile without requiring it.The Moon supports your confidence and Jupiter brings luck and makes decisions easy. The good news of children or other relatives can brighten your day and…
Bhubaneswar: Higher education department has begun the admission process for Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme (AEDP). Applications are open on SAMS portal until June 10.The AEDP is intended to combine classroom learning with practical industry exposure, as National Education Policy (NEP) emphasises skill development and improving employability.For 2026-27, the AEDP is available in 11 subjects: commerce,…
US stocks opened higher on Friday, extending their record-setting rally as strong earnings and growing optimism around artificial intelligence outweighed concerns about inflation and the economic impact of the conflict involving Iran.The S&P 500 rose 0.4 per cent in morning trade, building on six consecutive gains and putting the benchmark index on track for a…
The day is scented with picnic food and sunblock. Family plans are easy to coordinate even if it’s an hour’s drive, a trip to the park or a night at the lake. Venus encourages comfort and pleasure and the Moon pushes you towards a sense of unity. You’ll need a good outfit along with good…
Bhubaneswar: Fisheries and animal resources development minister Gokulananda Mallick on Friday said strict action will be taken against Omfed dealers if they fail to clear the pending dues within seven days.“The dealers owe Omfed more than Rs 5 crore in pending dues. If the long-pending dues are not paid, Omfed will cancel their dealership, and…
New Delhi: More than 40 lakh households now benefit from rooftop solar systems under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, contributing to the nation’s clean energy transition, against a target of having one crore homes covered by March next year.Launched in Feb 2024, the scheme aims to bring rooftop solar to one crore Indian homes by March…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 30, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Cuttack: Orissa high court has quashed disciplinary proceedings and punishment imposed on senior judicial officer Lalit Kumar Dash, holding that the findings against him were unsupported by evidence and based largely on presumptions.A division bench of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra passed the order on May 27 while considering Dash’s petition,…
