Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all departments to conduct monthly evaluations of their work and financial progress, aiming to reinforce accountability and ensure that spending aligns with the 2025–26 budget. The instruction came during a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials at Kharavela Bhavan on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed the state’s financial performance…
New Delhi: The Income Tax Department has announced a revised deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs), giving a major breather to individual taxpayers across the country. Returns that were originally due by July 31, 2025, can now be filed until September 15, 2025, following a formal decision by the Central Board of Direct Taxes…
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has released its updated Long-Range Forecast for the 2025 Southwest Monsoon season, indicating a high probability of above-normal rainfall across the country between June and September. According to the forecast, seasonal rainfall is likely to be 106% of the Long Period Average…
New Delhi: In a major stride towards strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing and achieving self-reliance in aerospace technology, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Execution Model for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme. The programme will be carried out by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) through a collaborative industry partnership model. The newly…
Goa: In a moment of pride for the nation and a milestone in maritime history, the Indian Navy is preparing to welcome the crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II as they complete their epic circumnavigation of the globe aboard Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini. The extraordinary eight-month voyage, undertaken in double-handed mode by Lieutenant Commanders…
New Delhi: In a landmark move toward sustainable aviation and technological self-reliance, India has officially begun the development of Electric Hansa (E-Hansa), a next-generation two-seater electric trainer aircraft. The project is being undertaken by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr….
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen digital security framework, the Odisha government has approved the establishment of 20 new cyber crime and economic offence police stations across the state. The announcement was made by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania during the inauguration of a state-level workshop on “Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Intelligence” held at…
Paris: Carlos Alcaraz began his title defence at the 2025 French Open with a commanding performance that put to rest any lingering concerns about his fitness or form. In a confident display on Monday, the 22-year-old Spaniard dispatched Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the second round. Coming into Paris, Alcaraz…
Bhubaneswar: To transform Indian agriculture through innovation and grassroots engagement, the Central Government is set to launch the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from the historic city of Puri in Odisha. The nationwide campaign will run from May 29 to June 12, with a focus on promoting agricultural initiatives and empowering farmers across the country. Hon’ble…
Puri: To safeguard the sanctity and identity of the Shree Jagannath Temple, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has initiated steps to trademark sacred terms and logos associated with the 12th-century shrine in Puri. The decision comes amid a rising controversy surrounding the naming of a new structure in Digha, West Bengal as ‘Jagannath Dham’….
