Govt Reviews Rath Yatra Transport Plan, Orders Enhanced Bus Services
Bhubaneswar, July 4 (UDN): The Odisha government on Friday intensified preparations for the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, directing officials to strengthen transport, traffic management and commuter facilities to ensure the safe and hassle-free movement of lakhs of devotees expected to participate in the festival. The directives were issued...
Fabelle Presents a 7-Course Celebration of Cocoa for World Chocolate Day
July 3 : Chocolate has always been the sweet note at the end of a meal. This World Chocolate Day, Fabelle reimagines that idea entirely, weaving cocoa through an entire dining experience rather than saving it for last. At Ottimo, ITC Royal Bengal, guests are invited into an exclusive seven-course Cocoa Journey from 4th to 7th July 2026 — a limited-edition...
India Urged to Strengthen Carbon Markets Amid EU Carbon Tax Pressure
July 3: Indian industry leaders are urging the government to strengthen the country’s carbon markets, as the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) begins to reshape global trade dynamics. They warn that the EU’s carbon-linked import tax is pushing exporters to account for emissions more strictly, which could...
Odisha, Japan Forge Strategic Partnership for INR 67,000-Crore Green Energy and Industrial Projects
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (UDN): Odisha took a major step towards strengthening its economic partnership with Japan on Thursday by signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with IHI Corporation and ACME Group to jointly explore large-scale investments in green energy, advanced manufacturing and industrial infrastructure. The agreement was signed during...
RBI Initiative Drives Growth in NRI Deposits
July 3: Banks across India have reported an increase in Non-Resident Indian (NRI) deposits following the implementation of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) new deposit scheme, reflecting growing confidence among overseas Indians in the country’s banking system. The uptick in deposits is attributed to the RBI’s measures aimed...
Odisha’s Vande Bharat Network Expands, Offering Faster Connectivity Across Key Cities
Bhubaneswar, July 3: Odisha’s rail connectivity has received a major boost with multiple Vande Bharat Express services linking the state with key destinations in eastern and southern India. The semi-high-speed trains have significantly reduced travel time while providing passengers with modern amenities and enhanced travel comfort. Representational image The...
SEBI Proposes INR Fee Payment for FPIs, FVCIs to Ease Compliance
July 3: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed allowing Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and Foreign Venture Capital Investors (FVCIs) to pay registration and renewal fees in Indian rupees (INR), aiming to simplify compliance and reduce transaction complexity for foreign investors. The move is intended to...
Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team Departs for UK Exposure Tour
July 3: The Indian junior women’s hockey team has departed for the United Kingdom as part of an exposure tour aimed at strengthening international experience and preparing the squad for upcoming global competitions. The tour will provide the young athletes with an opportunity to compete against high-performance international teams,...
US Retains Position as India’s Largest LPG Supplier in June: Report
July 3: The United States continued to hold its position as India’s largest supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in June, according to industry data, underscoring strong energy trade ties between the two countries. The report highlights that LPG imports from the US remained robust during the month, supported...
Pharmeasy Launches New Campaign ‘You Think It’s Viral’
Mumbai, July 3: PharmEasy, one of India’s healthcare platforms, has launched its latest health awareness campaign titled ‘You Think It’s Viral’, throwing light on how people treat every fever as ‘just viral’ and take it lightly, and try to cure it with self-diagnosis and self-medication. However, the reality is...