The BJD on Thursday reiterated that the regional party will oppose Bihar-like Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Odisha. “During our meeting with the ECI, @bjd_odisha made it clear that if the forthcoming SIR in Odisha is conducted hurriedly, the Bihar way, leading to disenfranchisement of eligible genuine voters, then we will…
Mumbai-based Tata Motors has re-entered the South African passenger vehicle (PV) market through an alliance with Motus Holdings, the nation’s leading automotive group. The initial lineup includes the Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago models. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle (TMPV) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “Our return to South Africa marks…
In a move to rebrand itself in the construction chemicals industry, Ramco Cements Limited has launched a new product range under the umbrella brand “Hard Worker” in Chennai. With this brand, the company aims to provide the “right products for the right application.” In the first phase, Ramco plans to roll out 20 specialised products,…
Brazil’s government has asked US technology giant Meta to rid its platforms of chatbots that mimic children and can make sexually suggestive remarks, the attorney general’s office (AGU) announced recently. Users of Meta’s platforms, which include Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, can create and customize such bots using the company’s generative artificial intelligence, AI Studio. The…
Indian companies will continue buying oil from wherever they get the “best deal”, India’s Envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar has said, asserting that New Delhi will continue taking measures which protect its “national interest”. In an interview with Russia’s state-run TASS news agency published Sunday, Kumar said that New Delhi’s priority is ensuring energy security…
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Incessant rain in the upper catchments of major rivers triggered a flood-like situation in several parts of Odisha on Monday, inundating many villages and crippling normal life. Vast areas in the northern districts of Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur were inundated by the waters of overflowing rivers. Sharing details on the situation, a senior official in…
The National Space Day was celebrated at Odisha Space Research Application Centre (ORSAC) here on Saturday. Minister for Science & Technology Krushna Chandra Patra graced on the occasion. A discussion on this year’s theme “Aryabhatta to Gaganyan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities” was also held. The Government of India has declared August 23 as “National…
In an effort to expand its electric vehicle (EV) reach, Ather Energy on Thursday announced the introduction of the Battery as a Service (BaaS) model, expanded its Assured Buyback programme to a larger customer base, and launched an Extended Comprehensive Warranty (ECW). The electric two-wheeler maker said that the initiatives directly address the three primary…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released a book- Voices and Votes: Odisha’s Electoral Renaissance of 2024 – authored by Dr. Netaji Abhinandan and Preet Bubna, at an event in Bhubaneswar. Speaking on the occasion, Pradhan congratulated the authors and publishers, calling the book a timely and analytical reflection on Odisha’s evolving political dynamics….
