600 students benefit from digital education Rayagada, Odisha; 21st February 2026: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, through its Gyan Jyoti digital education programme, is strengthening learning ecosystems by improving access to modern educational resources for 600 primary school children across six government schools in the Rayagada and Kalahandi districts of Odisha. The initiative equips institutions with comprehensive digital learning ecosystems that include android-based smart classrooms, projectors, curated STEM learning kits, models, libraries, and interactive classroom displays. Further, these are supported by solar powered inverter systems that ensure uninterrupted digital access despite rural power constraints. This intervention has led to improved…
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Bhubaneswar, Feb 21: The latest data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MC&I), has shown that eight core sectors of India have reportedly recorded a ‘cumulative growth of 4 per cent’ in January of 2026.’ The MC&I data stated that the growth has been an outcome of “surge in steel and cement output.” The data also shows that the cement output ‘rose significantly by 10.7% year-on-year’ and attributed to an increase in construction activities. Similarly, the steel production ‘rose by 9.9%’ in January 2026, while the coal sector registered an ‘up of 3.1%’. As far as the fertilizer…
Bhubaneswar, February 20: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented annual budget before the State Assembly today with a total estimate of Rs 3.10 Lakh Crore for the 2026-27 fiscal, laying emphasis on agriculture, rural development and infrastructure development “I propose to increase the Programme Budget to Rs 1,80,000 crore in the Budget Estimates, 2026-27, which is about 58% of the total Budget Estimates. Capital Outlay of Rs 72,100 crore estimated in this Budget is 6.5 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and 23.3% of the State Budget, which is one of the highest among all major…
Bhubaneswar, February 20: In a major move to boost industrialization in the State, the BJP Government has approved a total of 14 industrial projects with Forest Direct Investment (FDI) of Rs 3271.11 crore, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain informed in Assembly today. In a written statement to the Assembly, the Industries Minister said the Single Window Clearance Authority has approved the 14 FDI projects during the last 19 months. Once grounded, the 14 projects will create employment for 17,946 individuals. Of the 14 industrial projects, eight projects are under implementation stage while remaining six projects are on approval stage, Swain…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 20: Following a formal deal reportedly done and the official transaction executed yesterday (February 19, 2026), Swiss drug major Novartis AG has reportedly consented as well as inked a definitive agreement to sell its Novartis India stake of 70.68 per cent to a consortium led by ChrysCapital comprising of other two acquirers, reportedly, WaveRise Investments Limited and Two Infinity Partners. Reports claimed that such a development has made ChrysCapital foray into its maiden entry into the Indian pharmaceutical arena as the execution of the transaction reportedly witnessed transfer of control from Swiss Novartis AG to ChrysCapital-led consortium where…
Plans To Open 500 Pharma Stores Across Country Bhubaneswar, Feb 19, 2026 : In a bid to make a mark and carve a niche in India’s digital healthcare service, “Tata 1mg” (touted to be India’s best online pharmacy as well as largest healthcare platform) has reportedly geared itself up to fly higher, while sky is the limit. Even, Tata 1mg’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the stock market is likely after the fiscal year (FY) 2027 keeping in view the firm’s stupendous success story scripted and the graph of entire profit made by then. Now, its aim and objective is…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: While India’s capital city New Delhi is abuzz with hosting the epoch-making “AI Impact Summit” being graced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) wizards and influential leaders from across the globe keeping pace and abreast with the need of hour and future prospects, the million dollar question that quizzes the elite mass and intelligentsia is: Whether foreign-made or indigenous (Made-in-India) AI will serve the real purpose and be a bona fide tool for common Indians. Giving an interview to news agency ANI on the sidelines of the AI Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he wished India…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19 : The Annual HSC Examination 2026 commenced across the state today. Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, the examination will continue from February 19 to March 2 under extensive administrative arrangements to ensure its smooth and transparent conduct. On the first day of the examination, Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the School & Mass Education Department, visited several examination centres in Bhubaneswar to review the arrangements. During his visit, he reviewed seating arrangements, security measures, question paper distribution systems, and other logistical facilities. He interacted with teachers, centre superintendents, invigilators, and district officials, directing them…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: When ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Global Warming’ have been lurking in the face of our unique planet called Earth, and an impending catastrophe is looming large over the world’s survival, almost all the countries, especially, the developed as well as the developing nations, have reportedly woken up to the clarion call of tackling the exigencies by evolving out ways and means in a bid to scuttle the sword of Damocles dangling over our heads. Thus, a million dollar question on the role of our very own India is quite obvious. Reports claim that India is well aware of…
Bhubaneswar, February 19: The industrial sector has been a key driver of Odisha’s economic progress with a share of 41.3 percent of Gross State Value Added and contributing around Rs 3.6 lakh crore, as per Economic Survey Report 2025-26 released today. The sector registered a growth of 6.4 percent at constant prices, which is fuelled primarily by robust expansion in manufacturing, which is expected to grow at 8.3 percent as against the National average of 7 percent, the report said. Industry sector consists of mining and quarrying, manufacturing, construction and electricity, water and utilities. The sector provides employment to nearly…