Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 02: In the aftermath of the recent cataclysm in shape of ferocious flash floods on August 26 that have already devastated hundreds of lives as well as swept away and swallowed large scale human habitats in Nepal and adjoining Tibet in China, experts have reportedly warned that more glacial lake outbursts, that have already caused the catastrophe, are still looming large over the Himalayas risking yet again millions of lives in Nepal, Tibet and India. Media reports, citing observations and warnings of experts, have already stated that, “The Himalayas are facing a significant risk of glacial…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 2: A massive but mysterious island is reportedly being spotted appearing and disappearing on Canada’s largest Williston reservoir in northern British Colombia. International media reports have stated that, “The mysterious island is claimed to be spannig 1,761 sq kms, while some other estimates claim that the spotted island is nearly the size of two National Football League (NFL) fields [total area of an NFL field is said to be 1.32 acres].” International media reports have also stated that, “Satellite imagery dated July 21, 2026 confirmed that the island was in fact real and was captured floating…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 02: The search for Tata Group’s next chairman remains stalled. A regulatory hurdle involving a key Trust is the cause. More than two weeks have passed since N. Chandrasekaran announced his exit. Yet the succession process shows little progress. Why the Delay Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) cannot hold internal meetings currently. This restriction stems from an ongoing regulatory probe. SRTT is one of 13 charities forming Tata Trusts. Together, they hold 66% of Tata Sons. Because of the freeze, SRTT cannot name its nominee. This blocks the five-member joint search panel from completing. Trusts Seek…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 02: Gold prices in India saw a steep drop today. The 24-karat gold price (10 grams) slipped to Rs 1,52,020, marking a decline of Rs 4,910. Meanwhile, 22-karat gold (10 grams) fell to Rs 1,39,350, down by Rs 4,500. Further, 18-karat gold (10 grams) is priced at Rs 1,14,020, registering a fall of Rs 3,680. Meanwhile, 10-gram gold costs today across major cities of India looks like this: Bhubaneswar: Rs 1,52,020 for 24 karat gold. Rs 1,39,350 for 22 karat gold. Kataka: Rs 1,52,020 for 24 karat gold. Rs 1,39,350 for 22 karat gold. New Delhi: Rs 1,52,170 for…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 02: Bijaya Kumar Mishra has joined as the new Additional General Manager (AGM), East Coast Railway (ECoR), Bhubaneswar. An officer of the 1991 batch of the Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), Mishra brings with him more than 35 years of rich and diverse experience in Railway Finance, Project Management, Train Operations and Administration. He has held several important and challenging assignments during his distinguished career in Indian Railways. In addition to his present assignment, Mishra is serving as the Principal Financial Adviser (PFA), East Coast Railway, where he is responsible for the vital functions of Accounts,…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 02: Three people died in separate wall-collapse incidents across Odisha on Tuesday, officials said. One victim was a three-year-old child killed in Sambalpur district on Tuesday. Odisha has now crossed its normal seasonal rainfall mark for the monsoon. Heavy rainfall continues across several districts, with further intense rain forecast soon. The India Meteorological Department has issued fresh alerts for several affected districts. In Mayurbhanj, 49-year-old Singo Murmu died when mud walls collapsed on her. She was sleeping around 4am when the tiled roof also gave way. Lakshmi Singh died in Bangiriposi after a weakened mud wall…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 02: Russia is pitching the S-500 Prometheus and Su-57 Felon as major offerings for India. The proposals follow President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bishkek. India is simultaneously strengthening its air-defence architecture and overall combat aircraft strength. The Indian Air Force also faces a depleted fighter squadron strength challenge. India is meanwhile developing indigenous alternatives while diversifying its broader defence supplier base. The S-500 is described as Russia’s newest long-range air and missile-defence system. Moscow is positioning the S-500 as a possible successor to India’s S-400. India’s S-400 systems reportedly performed prominently…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 02: Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on its web-based Apple Maps platform. The update, made Tuesday, follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Alphabet’s Google Maps had already introduced the same designation for United States users. Google made that switch late on Saturday, days before Apple’s own change appeared. Apple’s decision follows Google’s lead among major digital mapping platforms operating in America. The development highlights how government naming decisions can reach into digital mapping products. Lake Ontario lies along the border between Canada and the United States. The renamed designation currently…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 02: Gopalpur Industrial Park has attracted a massive investment pipeline. The figure now stands above ₹65,400 crore. Investments span green energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited (TSSEZL) developed the park. It sits in Odisha’s Ganjam district. The SEZ spans nearly 2,970 acres of land. Green Ammonia Project Boosts SEZ’s Clean Energy Push A major green ammonia project was recently announced. The Odisha government, Japan’s IHI Corporation, and ACME Group signed the deal. TSSEZL is also a key partner. The plant will produce 0.4 million tonnes annually. It will include a jetty-less…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sep 02: Odisha has secured in-principle approval for a major shipbuilding cluster. The Centre cleared the Rs 24,700-crore project in Kendrapara district. The upcoming cluster will come up near Paradip Port. It targets an annual shipbuilding capacity of 1.2 million gross tonnes. Officials called it a landmark push for India’s maritime ambitions. The cluster aligns with the government’s Maritime India Vision. Strategic Location Near Paradip Port Paradip Port’s proximity gives the cluster a key logistics edge. It offers deep-water access and established cargo infrastructure. Industry experts say this location will cut turnaround times. Raw material movement and…