New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has unveiled a new functionality in the Annual Information Statement (AIS), aimed at providing greater transparency and convenience to taxpayers. The AIS, accessible through the e-filing website (www.incometax.gov.in), furnishes details of various financial transactions with potential tax implications undertaken by the taxpayer. One of the key…
New Delhi: India and Nepal have taken a major step in strengthening bilateral cooperation in science and technology (S&T) with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, and the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). The agreement was formalized on 18th February 2025…
Bhubaneswar: Reiterating that Anganwadi Centres form the backbone of grassroots development, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday said that strengthening their infrastructure is vital for sustainable rural development. She affirmed that the Government of Odisha is firmly committed to reinforcing village-level development by creating robust and well-equipped Anganwadi Centres. The Deputy Chief Minister virtually…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in Odisha has taken a significant leap forward in ensuring the security and welfare of transgender individuals. The government has introduced financial assistance for hostel facilities and economic activities under the “Sweekruti” scheme. Transgender persons often face challenges when it comes to…
Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has once again made headlines with a momentous achievement as Dr. Manita Tamang, a final-year Senior Resident in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, was conferred the coveted UC Chakroborty Award at IAPSCON 2024, held at AIIMS Rishikesh. This award is regarded as the highest honor for exceptional research among Pediatric Surgery residents…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially declared ‘Bhang,’ a preparation made from the leaves or small stalks of the Indian Hemp Plant (Cannabis Sativa), as an intoxicant. This declaration was made through a notification issued by the Excise Department on Monday. The notification states, “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (t) of section…
Bhubaneswar: Odia feature film Adieu GODARD, has won three International awards in the feature film category at the recently concluded Sipontum Arthouse International Film Festival in Italy. Amartya Bhattacharyya bagged the Best Director and the Best Screenplay award for the film, while Choudhury Bikash Das won the Best Actor award. Overwhelmed with the news, acclaimed…
New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on ‘Telecommunication Infrastructure Sharing, Spectrum Sharing, and Spectrum Leasing’ today, marking a significant step towards enhancing efficiency and accessibility in the telecom sector. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had earlier requested TRAI to provide recommendations on allowing sharing of core network elements among…
Mumbai: Odisha, often hailed as the Maritime Gateway of Eastern India, has once again made waves on the national stage. The State’s pavilion at the India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai has been honoured with the ‘Best Stall’ Award, recognising its innovative design, engaging presentation, and powerful depiction of Odisha’s maritime legacy and future…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, announced that a comprehensive micro and ground-level action plan to contain bird flu has been fully implemented following an outbreak in two blocks of Puri district. The outbreak, reported on 23 August 2024 in Satyabadi and Pipili blocks, had its epicenters at Raichakradharpur and Abalpur,…
