RIR Power Electronics Ltd. has inaugurated India’s first silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s semiconductor industry. It is India’s first silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing facility at EMC Park, Infovalley, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The inauguration was graced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, marking a pivotal moment for…
An iconic figure of Odia and Hindi cinema, Sadhu Meher, breathed his last at his Mumbai residence on Friday at the age of 84. The legendary actor, producer, and director had an illustrious career that spanned across decades, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep condolences, highlighting Meher’s unparalleled…
In a shocking revelation, Poonam Pandey, the renowned model, actor, and reality star, passed away at the age of 32 after a courageous battle with cervical cancer. The news, announced by her manager Nikita Sharma, has left the entertainment industry in grief and fans mourning the loss of a social media icon. Nikita Sharma shared,…
In a bid to allay concerns surrounding the operational status of the popular digital payment app, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma reassured its extensive user base of over 300 million on Friday morning. Amid growing unease, Sharma asserted, “Your favorite app is working and will keep working beyond February 29 as usual.” This assurance follows…
In a significant move towards advancing the global employability of students, the Andhra Pradesh government inked a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoU) on Wednesday with the International Baccalaureate (IB). The collaboration aims to jointly issue certificates to school and junior college students in association with the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), according to…
In a vibrant celebration of the avian wonders that grace the skies of Odisha, the 4th National Chilika Birds Festival took flight with a grand inauguration by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on January 27. The three-day extravaganza, organized by the Department of Tourism, Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, and Chilika Development Authority,…
As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget 2024 ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, opinions on its merit diverged sharply between leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and members of the Opposition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders praised the budget, hailing it as inclusive and innovative. PM…
In a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed major business restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank, effective from February 29, 2024. The restrictions include the cessation of accepting fresh deposits and conducting credit transactions. This decision follows the RBI’s earlier directive in March 2022, which barred Paytm Payments Bank from onboarding new…
