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Bhubaneswar-Pune Air India Express flight cancelled after delay, passengers express displeasure

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- A scheduled Air India Express flight from Bhubaneswar to Pune was cancelled on Thursday evening after a prolonged delay, triggering anger among passengers. The flight, which ... Read More


West Asia crisis: PM Modi chairs meet with CMs, calls for 'Team India' approach

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- PM Modi on Friday chaired a high-level meeting with Chief Ministers to review preparedness in view of the emerging situation arising from the West Asia crisis. Emphasising a c... Read More


Centre hiked Odisha Railway budget to Rs 10,599 crore: Vaishnaw

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- The railway budget allocation for Odisha witnessed a significant increase, rising 13-fold in the financial year 2025-26, informed RailwaysMinister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday. ... Read More


Odisha's Rs 9,500 Cr strategic petroleum reserve project in Chandikhole back on track amid US-Iran war, tender soon

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- The long-delayed strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) project at Chandikhole in Odisha is back in focus, with India moving to fast-track its execution amid rising concerns over c... Read More


India cuts fuel duty amid crude surge, no immediate relief in petrol-diesel prices

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- The Government of India has reduced the special additional excise duty (SAED) on petrol and diesel, according to an official order dated March 26, in a move aimed at easing pr... Read More


Odisha speeds up City Gas Distribution network amid West Asia conflict

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- In response to emerging concerns over LPG supply disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, the Odisha government is stepping up efforts to expand the City Gas Distri... Read More


Worms found in Vande Bharat meal, IRCTC fined Rs 10 lakh after viral video

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- The Ministry of Railways has penalised the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation after a passenger aboard a Vande Bharat Express alleged poor food quality and shared... Read More


Spiritual fervour grips Odisha on Ram Navami; temples witness huge turnout of devotees

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- The festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated with deep devotion and spiritual fervour across the country, along with Odisha, on Friday, marking the birth anniversary of Lord... Read More


NHAI invites applications for summer internship programme 2026; expands scope across multiple disciplines

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited applications for its Summer Internship Programme 2026, expanding the initiative to include a wide range of technica... Read More


Indian Railways tightens security: Over 52,000 arrested in 5 years, only 3 sabotage-linked derailments reported

Bhubaneswar, March 27 -- Indian Railways has significantly strengthened its safety and security framework over the past five years, with more than 52,000 arrests made and over 50,000 offenders prosecu... Read More