High-Level Committee Constituted to Strengthen Ama Bus Safety and Operations
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of a recent unfortunate incident involving an Ama Bus, a high-level review meeting on the safety, operation and management of Ama Bus services was held today on the instructions of the Hon’ble Chief Minister. The meeting was chaired by Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department,
3-day Global Healthcare Summit 2026 to be held at KIMS Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar : The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) will host the Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) 2026 in Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Bhubaneswar from January 9 to 11, 2026, bringing together eminent physicians, researchers, healthcare leaders, and innovators from India and the United States. This was
World’s No. 1 Helmet Producer in 2024 & 2025 — Steelbird Helmets Now Poised for a Historic Hat Trick in 2026
Bhubaneswar : Once again, Steelbird earns the unwavering trust of riders in India and across the globe. After becoming the World’s No. 1 Helmet Producer in 2024 and 2025, Steelbird Hi-Tech India Ltd. is now firmly on track to complete a historic hat trick in 2026, with 9.3 million helmets
Excise Department Nets ₹1.22 Crore Contraband on Day Fourteen
Bhubaneswar, 03.01. 2026 The Excise Department registered 166 cases and seized contraband valued at ₹1.22 crore on the fourteenth day of its ongoing Special Enforcement Drive, which commenced on December 20. According to official data, 89 persons were arrested during the day’s enforcement operations, including seven cases booked under the
Achyuta Samanta Conferred 70th Honorary Doctorate by JECRC University
Noted educationist Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT, KISS & KIMS, was conferred with Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (D. Sc) at JECRC University, Jaipur, Rajasthan on 3rd January 2026 during its 9th Annual Convocation Ceremony
Kalinga Literary Festival 2026 to be Held from 8
Bhubaneswar, 3.01.2026: The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) today announced the 12th edition of the festival, scheduled to be held from 8 to 11 January 2026 at Mayfair, Bhubaneswar. Set in Odisha’s historic Temple City, KLF 2026 will bring together writers, translators, thinkers, artists, legislators, diplomats, policymakers and cultural leaders from
Kalahandi Forester Arrested by Odisha Vigilance Over ₹55 Lakh Fraud
Bhubaneswar : Sri Jaya Kumar Juad, Forester was arrested by Odisha Vigilance for misappropriation of Govt funds over Rs.55 lakhs by preparing false Muster Rolls and Vouchers in SMC works at plantation sites under Th.Rampur Forest Section, Dist-Kalahandi.The investigation reveals a systematic embezzlement of government funds amounting to ₹55,04,607 (Rupees
OSRTC Enhances Workplace with New Modern Office Canteen
Bhubaneswar, January 2, 2026: The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) today inaugurated a modern and well-equipped office canteen at its Corporate Office, Paribahan Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The canteen was formally inaugurated by Smt. Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Department, in the presence of Shri N. B. S. Rajput,
Odysse Electric Closes 2025 Strong With 990 Units Sold in December
Mumbai : Odysse Electric Vehicles, one of India’s fastest-growing premium EV manufacturers, posted a strong 133% year-on-year growth in December 2025, with sales rising to 990 units from 425 units in December 2024. The brand sold over 5,255 units in 2025, reflecting sustained demand for its products. This sustained performance reflects Odysse
Odisha WCD GeM Smartphone Tender (Bid No. GEM/2025/B/6479498 – 79,033 units)
Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Women & Child Development and Mission Shakti Department floated a GeM tender for “Special Purpose Telephones (Smart Phone for ICDS) – POSHAN Abhiyaan (V2)”, Bid No. GEM/2025/B/6479498, for 79,033 smartphones. According to the bid-status records, five sellers participated, but four were disqualified at the technical stage:





