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KIIT and KISS Honoured as Model Vehicle-Free Campuses, Receive Prestigious FERN Award

Bhubaneswar, June 8: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) have been recognised as Model Campuses under the Vehicle-Free Campus Initiative of the FIT India Movement and have been felicitated with the prestigious FERN Award for promoting sustainable mobility and healthy living practices....

Domestic LPG Price Increased by ₹29 per Cylinder; New Rates Effective Immediately

New Delhi, June 8: The price of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder, adding to household expenses across the country. The revised rates have come into effect immediately. The latest hike follows a review of international energy prices and domestic market conditions....

Odisha Clears 24 New Projects Worth INR 3,793 Crore; Nearly 20,000 Jobs to Be Created

Projects across manufacturing, energy, textiles, tourism and emerging technologies expected to generate nearly 19,924 employment opportunities. Bhubaneswar, June 8 (UDN): Odisha’s industrial growth momentum received a significant boost as the State Government approved 24 new investment proposals worth more than ₹3,793 crore during the 147th meeting of the Single...

Maharashtra Tops India in Female-to-Male Ratio, Surpasses National Average

Mumbai, June 6 (BNP): Maharashtra has emerged as the state with the highest female-to-male ratio in the country, surpassing the national average and marking a significant achievement in gender demographics, according to recent government data. Representational image The improved sex ratio is being viewed as a positive indicator of...

FIFA’s Newest Security Threat: Empty Water Bottles

Brussels, 6 June 2026: The Consumer Choice Center condemns FIFA’s decision to ban fans from bringing reusable water bottles into stadiums during the upcoming World Cup in North America. The policy is as unnecessary as it is absurd. Many matches will be played during peak summer temperatures and, thanks to...

RBI Preparing for Introduction of Plastic Currency Notes in India

New Delhi, June 6 (BNP): In a move aimed at modernizing the country’s currency system, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly preparing to introduce polymer-based plastic currency notes that are expected to be more durable, secure, and environmentally efficient than conventional paper notes. According to reports, the...