New Delhi: In a landmark move to modernise India’s tax regime, the Lok Sabha has approved the Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025, which will replace the six-decade-old Income-tax Act of 1961 from April 1, 2026. The legislation, passed with broad consensus, promises a simpler, clearer, and more efficient tax framework aligned with present-day economic realities….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is turning to artificial intelligence to tighten workplace discipline, announcing plans to install AI-powered cameras in state offices to track employee punctuality and boost administrative efficiency. The decision emerged from a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, where officials discussed ways to improve governance and public service delivery….
Srinagar: The banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar came alive with a sea of Tricolours on Tuesday as thousands joined the Tiranga Rally led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, marking a spirited build-up to Independence Day. Addressing the gathering, L-G Sinha said the national flag is a symbol of “unity,…
Bhubaneswar: Marking World Elephant Day 2025, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday appealed to citizens to join hands in safeguarding elephants — creatures he described as both cultural icons and vital custodians of the state’s ecological balance. “Elephants are an integral and inseparable part of Odisha’s cultural heritage and natural environment. From the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC), a pioneering initiative of the State Science & Technology Department aimed at harnessing the state’s rich marine biodiversity for environmental protection, economic growth, and livelihood support in coastal areas. The launch event, held at Lok Seva Bhawan,…
Puri: The Puri Heritage Walks marked its first anniversary at Sanskruti Bhavan, celebrating a year of promoting the rich cultural and historical legacy of the Sankha Kshetra—one of Hinduism’s four sacred “dhamas” and the revered abode of the Trinity. The event brought together eminent heritage experts, activists, and enthusiasts who underscored the need for preservation,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s clean energy transition received a significant push on Monday as Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, reviewed the progress of flagship renewable energy programmes—PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM. Highlighting the state’s commitment to a sustainable, self-reliant future, Singh Deo said Odisha was determined…
Bhubaneswar: The home crowd at Kalinga Stadium erupted in applause on Sunday evening as Odisha hurdler Pragyan Prasanti Sahu powered her way to victory in the Women’s 100m Hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet. The 25-year-old from Balasore, who has long pursued excellence in the shadow of star hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, displayed…
Bhubaneswar: Tensions flared at Utkal University on Monday after a man with no enrolment at the institution was found dead near a hostel, prompting demands for urgent safety measures on the Vani Vihar campus. The deceased, identified as Biswa, was employed as a driver for a youth leader of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD)….
Quetta: Balochistan on Monday commemorated its 78th Independence Day, with pro-independence voices renewing calls for global recognition of the region’s sovereignty despite stringent restrictions imposed by Pakistani authorities. The day, rooted in the Baloch nationalist movement, recalls March 1947 when the princely state of Kalat briefly declared independence following the partition of British India. That…
