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…
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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…
Bhubaneswar, February 19: Odisha has registered a robust economic growth rate of 7.9 percent in the financial year 2025–26, surpassing the national average of 7.4 percent, according to the Economic Survey tabled in the State Assembly today. As per the report, the State’s real economic growth is projected at 7.9 per cent in 2025–26, higher than its own growth of 7.2 per cent in 2024–25 and above the national average of 7.4 per cent, indicating broad-based expansion across sectors. The State’s economy is on course to reach the Rs 10 lakh crore mark, with its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)…
Bhubaneswar, February 19: Under Operation ‘Cyber Kavach’, Rourkela Police has arrested 6 persons involved in illegal betting during the ongoing T-20 Cricket World Cup 2026. During the verification of mule bank accounts, credible inputs emerged regarding an organised syndicate involved in illegal online and offline betting on the ongoing T-20 Cricket World Cup-2026. Rourkela Police acted swiftly in the matter and conducted coordinated raids at multiple locations under Bondamunda PS and busted the racket. The 6 arrested persons included main operators and investors. Syndicate was operating betting through online app “Silver Exchange” and circulating betting IDs to customers. Mule bank…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: Initially reported to be in the ‘red zone’, the precious white metal – popularly known as Silver – reportedly recovered on MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited) today (February 19). Experts view that the strengthening of the US $ (Dollar) has a negative impact on the prices of precious metals like gold, silver, etc. Such a scenario emerged out of the latest policy meeting of the US Federal Reserve (USFR) as well as the release of the USFR policy meeting’s minutes. Adding fuel to the fire is the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the Trump regime in…
Bhubaneswar, February 19: The annual matriculation examinations conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) began in Odisha today i.e. February 19. More than 5.61 lakh students are appearing for the exams across 3,082 centres present in the state. The examination started at 9 am in the morning and will continue till 11:30am. The gates of exam centres opened for students at 8:15 am while the OMAR sheets were distributed at 8:45 am. BSE has made special provisions for differently abled candidates as they will receive extra 50 minutes to complete their papers. Also Read: Car hits autorickshaw in Chandrasekharpur…
Bhubaneswar, February 18: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu has witnessed the International Fleet Review at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh today. The President said that International Fleet Review reflects unity, trust, and respect among nations for maritime traditions. Speaking on the occasion, the President of India said that India’s approach to international relations including the maritime domain is guided by our ethos of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘the world is one family’. “International Fleet Review reflects unity, trust and respect among nations for maritime traditions” said Droupadi Murmu. She expressed confidence that all the navies represented in this Fleet Review will…