Odisha Records 83,576 House Sparrows in First Statewide Census
Bhubaneswar/Chhatrapur, Apr 28 (BNP): Odisha has carried out its first-ever statewide census of house sparrows for 2025–26, recording a total population of 83,576 birds across various districts. The survey was conducted by Bhubaneswar-based…
Historic Milestone for Ladakh: Five New Districts Carved Out to Redefine Himalayan Governance
New Delhi/Leh,Apr28 (BNP): In a landmark administrative move, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has approved the creation of five new districts—Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass—raising the total number of districts in the Union…
Odisha Launches SITI ODISHA Think Tank for Data Driven Growth
Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): Odisha has taken a significant step towards strengthening innovation-led governance with the launch of SITI-ODISHA, a new think tank aimed at improving policy formulation, research, and data-driven decision-making. The…
Harschit Damodaran Clinches Junior All-Around Gold at National Gymnastics Meet
Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): The Day 3 action of the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 saw strong performances across categories, with young athletes and senior teams delivering closely fought contests at the…
Sennes launches its first exclusive store in Delhi at DLF Midtown Plaza, Moti Nagar
Delhi, Apr 28: Sennes from The House of Senco announced the launch of its first exclusive store in Delhi at DLF Midtown Plaza, Moti Nagar, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s retail expansion journey. This is Sennes’ 12th store in…
IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms and Heatwave in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): Parts of Odisha are likely to experience a mix of adverse weather conditions over the coming days, including thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and rising temperatures, according to the latest forecast from the India…
Bennett and Lapid Unite to Challenge Netanyahu in High-Stakes Israel Election Battle
Jerusalem, Apr 28 (BNP): In a major political development in Israel, two prominent leaders—former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid—announced on Sunday that they will join forces for the elections scheduled later this year in an…
ISSO Hosts SCORE 2026 on Sports Careers
Gurugram, Apr 28 (BNP): The International School Sports Organisation (ISSO) successfully organised SCORE 2026: Reimagining Sports Career Opportunities at Lancers International School, Gurugram, bringing together students, educators, and sports…
Rupee Falls to 94.39 Against US Dollar
Mumbai, Apr 28 (BNP): The Indian rupee slipped in early trade on Tuesday, losing 24 paise to touch 94.39 against the US dollar, as pressure from rising crude oil prices and month-end dollar demand weighed on the currency. Dealers said the rupee remained…
Ratlam Rail Division Saves INR 1.84 Crore on Power Bills Using Solar Energy
Indore, Apr 28 (BNP): The Ratlam Division of Indian Railways has achieved significant savings on electricity costs by generating solar power across its network during FY 2025–26. Officials said the division produced 35.53 lakh units of solar…