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Union Budget 2025-26: Major Initiatives Announced to Boost Agricultural Growth and Rural Prosperity

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 1, 202502 mins

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, outlined several key initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s agricultural sector and rural economy. Recognizing agriculture as one of the four key engines of development, alongside MSMEs, investment, and exports, the government introduced new programs to enhance productivity, resilience, and farmer…

Union Budget 2025-26: Major Boost for Agriculture with New Missions on Seeds, Cotton, and Makhana

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 1, 202502 mins

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has placed agriculture at the forefront of India’s development journey with a series of measures aimed at boosting productivity, strengthening research, and supporting farmers. A key announcement was the establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar, which will improve production, processing,…

Union Budget 2025-26: Major Tax Relief for Middle Class, No Income Tax up to ₹12 Lakh

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 1, 202502 mins

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced significant tax relief for the middle class, reinforcing the government’s philosophy of “trust first, scrutinize later.” Presenting the budget in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major overhaul in tax slabs and rates, ensuring lower tax burdens and higher disposable income for millions of taxpayers….

Odisha Shines at 38th National Games with Gold in Rugby and Weightlifting

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 31, 2025February 1, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s athletes delivered a stellar performance at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, with the state’s women leading the medal charge on Friday. The Odisha Women’s Rugby team clinched the gold medal, dominating Bihar 29-5 in the final. Earlier in the day, they secured a spot in the final by defeating Maharashtra 31-5 in…

Satyabrata Rout Appointed as Secretary of Odisha Legislative Assembly

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 31, 2025February 1, 202501 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has appointed IAS officer Satyabrata Rout as the Secretary of the State Legislative Assembly, ahead of the upcoming Budget Session. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department issued a notification confirming his appointment on Friday. A 2013-batch IAS officer, Rout previously served as Additional Secretary in the Works Department. His new…

Madhusudan Padhi Assumes Charge as Odisha’s State Election Commissioner

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 31, 2025February 1, 202501 mins

Bhubaneswar: Former IAS officer Madhusudan Padhi formally took charge as the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Odisha on Friday, succeeding Aditya Prasad Padhi. Addressing the officials, Padhi emphasized the importance of dedication, honesty, and transparency in carrying out electoral duties. He urged the Commission to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and work with…

INSV Tarini Crosses Point Nemo, Achieves Major Milestone in Navika Sagar Parikrama II

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 31, 2025February 1, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable achievement for Indian maritime exploration, INSV Tarini, helmed by Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A, successfully crossed Point Nemo, the most remote location on Earth, at 0030 hours (IST) on January 30, 2025. This historic moment took place during the third leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition as…

Odisha Govt to Introduce Special Policy for Road Infrastructure Development

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 31, 202502 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is gearing up to implement a dedicated policy aimed at streamlining road construction, repair, and maintenance across the state. In a recent high-level meeting chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, officials discussed key challenges in infrastructure development and outlined strategies for better coordination between departments. The review meeting,…

Odisha to Launch E-Detection System for Motor Vehicle Insurance Compliance from February 1

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 202501 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance road safety and ensure motor vehicle insurance compliance, the Odisha government will roll out the E-Detection system across all 22 toll gates in the state starting Saturday, February 1. The system will automatically detect vehicles without valid insurance and issue e-challans to violators. The initiative aims to ensure…

CM Majhi Reviews Barabati Stadium Preparations for India-England ODI on Feb 9

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 31, 202501 mins

Cuttack: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the preparations for the highly anticipated One-Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and England, set to take place at Barabati Stadium on February 9. During the review meeting on Friday, he also unveiled a special welcome song for the match and announced plans for the stadium’s reconstruction….