CM Mohan Charan Majhi felicitates students at the VC conference in Bhubaneswar on Sunday Bhubaneswar: Governor and chancellor of universities, Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, called upon universities to evolve into globally competitive, socially responsible and technologically advanced institutions while remaining rooted to Indian values.Inaugurating the two-day vice-chancellors’ conference on Sunday, he said universities are centres…
The week opens on a bright note. You’ll get honour and respect, and people seem to listen when you speak. That’s not luck, it’s your steady presence finally getting noticed. Business owners may receive orders easily from different sources, and even salaried folks can feel their social standing rise through one good conversation. Still, there’s…
The CAG report released on Tuesday Bhubaneswar: The state govt suffered a revenue loss of Rs 76.38 crore due to the public works department’s failure to impose liquidated damages on defaulting contractors, the comptroller and auditor general (CAG) pointed out in its latest report tabled in the state assembly on Tuesday.According to the report, the…
Embrace the positive energy as Mercury supports your journey and the Moon enhances clarity, soothing any anxieties you might have. Your father’s improving health brings a cheer to the family atmosphere, though it’s wise to remain vigilant regarding your mother’s condition. Relationships may deepen with heartfelt, simple gestures, while career advancements look promising with the…
On April 21, 2026, Shankaracharya Jayanti will be observed across the country. Since it is the birth anniversary of Adi Guru Shankaracharya Ji, the day has significant religious and spiritual meaning for Hindus. According to Hindu Panchang, he was born on Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. This will be the…
NEW DELHI: BJP on Saturday accused Congress of “betraying” women and slammed the party and its allies for celebrating the defeat of the Constitution amendment bill seeking to implement women’s reservation in Lok Sabha and assemblies with a 50% hike in Lok Sabha seats. “Congress smiled smugly, thumped desks and celebrated the crushing of the…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell more than 1 per cent on Friday as fresh foreign fund outflows and weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment amid rising geopolitical tensions.The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 961.42 points, or 1.17 per cent, to close at 81,287.19. During the session, the index dropped as much as 1,089.46…
Rupee extended its losing streak on Tuesday, slipping to a record low of 95.63 against the US dollar in early trade, as it remained under pressure from rising oil prices, intensifying geopolitical tensions and fragile investor sentiment.The decline follows an already weak session on Monday, when rupee fell 82 paise to close at 95.31. Sentiment…
People queue up for procuring LPG cylinders in Bhubaneswar (File photo) Bhubaneswar: LPG cylinders will no longer be available in open market, and only those customers who have completed their e-KYC can procure them from authorised dealers, announced food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Sunday. Additionally, the sale of 5kg cylinders…
Middle East chaos has kept the crucial Strait of Hormuz squeezed for over three months now, disrupting one of the world’s busiest energy corridors, sending ripples across nations. But amid the chaos, India may have quietly found a Plan B — Oman.India’s free trade agreement with Oman, which comes into effect on June 1, could…
