With companies largely dependent on road transport to move goods, toll collection by the National Highways Authority of India has also been growing at a steady clip over the last five years. Tolling data show that three economically backwards States…
Marine fishery has undergone a sea change with the latest being the cage fish farming undertaken by Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on the coast here. CMFRI officials Friday installed an enclosure in the sea for cage fish farming-…
Satyanarayan Moharana, a youth from Berhampur of Odisha, has received national recognition by getting a mention in the India Book of Records for constructing an image of lord Ganesha using smaller Ganesha idols carved out of pieces of soap. Satyanarayan,…
“Climate change is life or death. It is the new global battlefield. It is being presented as if it is the problem of the developed world. But it’s the developed world that has precipitated global warming.” — Noble Peace…
A group of seven adventure cyclists from Odisha are currently on a Vietnam to Cambodia international trip from November 1 to 18. This is a first of its kind initiative from Odisha to develop and promote worldwide friendship through cycling. This…
If one wants to find out what it is to compete against two companies in an industry almost enjoying duopoly and still succeed in the business, dial AP Hota, the founder chief executive of the National Payments Corporation of India…
Sishu Bhawan Cuttack has undergone an artistic makeover by the artists from Bakul Foundation. Artist Satyabhama Majhi, along with 30 other artists, was engaged in designing ‘medical-ward II’ of the hospital for the past two months.The paintings have various layers on…
Scores of surfers have gathered in Konark city, Odisha, for the fifth edition of the India Surf Festival. The three-day event has attracted enthusiasts from across the world. It offers people the chance to participate in workshops, competitions, musical events…
This Children’s Day, Parichay Foundation, a philanthropic organisation engaged in promoting Indian art and culture and bringing about economic and social upliftment for underprivileged in urban and rural slums of Odisha and Delhi, organized a one-of-its-kind fashion show with underprivileged girls in…
XIMB is embraced in a celebration of intellect, culture and the spirit of youth with its ongoing flagship event and eastern India’s biggest Management- Cultural fest Xpressions. Day 2.0 of this three-day fest culminated yesterday with great zeal and zest.…