Odisha Signs MoU for Marine Spatial Plan to Boost Coastal Development
Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 (BNP): The Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) aimed at balancing coastal economic growth with marine ecosystem protection. ମେରାଇନ୍ ସ୍ପାସିଆଲ୍ ପ୍ଲାନ୍ ବା MSP…
Chef Vikas Khanna Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People List
New Delhi, Apr 16 (BNP): Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, popularly known as “Curry boy,” has been featured in the TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people, marking a proud moment in his culinary journey. Khanna said the…
Pakistan Army Chief Visits Iran as Peace Efforts Intensify in Middle East
Tehran, April 16(BNP): In a crucial diplomatic move aimed at stabilising the Middle East, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, leading a high-level political and security delegation. The…
Iranian Oil Tanker with 2 Million Barrels Arrives Near Gujarat Without Buyer
New Delhi/Gujarat, April 16(BNP): In a curious development amid ongoing US restrictions on Iran’s oil exports, an Iranian tanker carrying an estimated 2 million barrels of crude oil arrived near the Gujarat coast on Tuesday without a declared buyer…
New Study Ranks Hawaiian Monk Seal As Marine Mammal Most at Risk of Extinction from Plastic Pollution
3 in 4 Marine Mammals Most at Risk from Plastic Pollution Already Recognized as Vulnerable, Endangered or Critically Endangered WASHINGTON (Apr 16) – A new study released in Conservation Biology today and co-authored by scientists at Ocean…
Wood Mackenzie: Six-country international shale priority list for energy security as Middle East conflict drives supply diversification
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, April 16, 2026 – Middle East conflict has elevated strategic energy security priorities as countries seek supply diversification, international shale exploration can play a key role in meeting those goals,…
Insecticide in insect repellents impairs bumblebees’ ability to navigate
Even brief exposure to the insecticide used in mosquito repellents can significantly impair bumblebees’ ability to find their way back to the nest. The bumblebees’ ability to navigate back to the nest is vital to the survival of the entire…
Odisha’s Manisha Padhi Becomes First Woman ADC to Governor, Makes History in Armed Forces
Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 (BNP): Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi from Odisha’s Ganjam district has made history by becoming the first woman officer in India to be appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to a state Governor, marking a significant milestone for…
Shubho Nobo Borsho: A Golden Start to New Beginnings
Chandigarh, April 16: As Bengal ushers in Poila Boishakh, homes fill with hope, warmth, and the joy of new beginnings. It’s a time to pause, reconnect with loved ones, and welcome the year ahead with optimism. An intrinsic part of Bengali…
Chief Secretary Anu Garg Chairs Review Meeting on Odisha Governance Priorities
Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 (BNP): A high-level secretaries’ review meeting was held on Wednesday at Kharavel Bhavan, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, to assess departmental performance for March, review ongoing governance initiatives, and strengthen…