Bhubaneswar: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of the long-pending coastal highway in Odisha, from Rameshwar in Khurda district to Paradip in Jagatsinghpur, under Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). The project, to be executed in two packages, will span 160 km at an estimated cost…
There is a chance that North American LPG will gain a stronger foothold in the Indian import mix. (AI image) India is turning to the US to mitigate its ongoing LPG supply crisis as the war rages on in the Middle East. India gets around 60% of its LPG needs from the Gulf region, and…
Akasa Air on Saturday announced that it will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets booked from March 15, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.In a post on X, the airline said the…
Astrology says that not all zodiac signs are meant to get along. Some combinations make you feel like you have instant chemistry, while others make you feel like you are always at odds. Astrologers say that this isn’t about blame; it’s about how different people are in terms of their temperaments, how they talk to…
Homesteading for Savings: 5 Ways Families Cut Costs and Boost Resilience With grocery bills climbing and household expenses stretching budgets thin, families are now turning to homesteading practices to cut costs and build financial resilience. Growing your own vegetables, raising backyard chickens and making homemade cleaning products are experiencing a surge in popularity as practical…
US goes ahead with radar upgrade for Pak’s F-16 fleet, move a worry for India In a decision that will raise India’s concerns, the US is going ahead with a radar upgrade programme for Pakistan’s F16 fleet, which comprises 75 to 85 fighter jets. In a $488 mn deal, American defence major Northrop Grumman Systems…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets rose on Wednesday, following strong gains on Wall Street. Lower oil prices and renewed hopes for talks between the United States and Iran increased investor confidence.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1.5% to a six-week high, while Japan’s Nikkei gained 1.2%, inching closer to its…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans suffered a setback during their chase against Kolkata Knight Riders after opener Sai Sudharsan retired hurt during the IPL match in Kolkata on Saturday.Sudharsan was injured on the final ball of the third over bowled by Kartik Tyagi. Attempting a pull shot to a short-of-length delivery, Sudharsan was beaten for timing…
Bhubaneswar: Food quality and safety at ashram schools in the state have come under scrutiny following the death of a Class 5 student on April 14 allegedly due to food poisoning after consuming stale pakhala, saga bhaja and aloo bharta served at the hostel of Kakabandh Ashram School in Mayurbhanj district on April 12.The incident,…
Sankashti is an extremely auspicious day, which is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. On this sacred day, devotees observe fast from dawn to dusk and offer their sincere prayers to lord Ganpati and after worshipping the Lord in the evening after offering ater to Moon god, devotees break their fast. There are two Chaturthi observances in…
