Bhubaneswar: Odisha has achieved a significant milestone in tax collection, recording the highest-ever Gross GST (CGST+ IGST+ OGST + Cess) collection of Rs. 5902.25 Cr during April 2024. This marks a substantial increase from the corresponding collection of Rs. 5035.74 Cr recorded in April 2023, registering an impressive growth rate of 17.21%, surpassing the national average…
New Delhi: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assumed charge of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways on June 10th, 2024. In his address to the office bearers and staff, Minister Sonowal expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to achieve the ministry’s goals and objectives, emphasizing the vision to serve the people of India. Sonowal…
In anticipation of Cyclone Remal’s impending landfall, the Indian Navy has initiated preparatory actions, following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), to mount a credible Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) response. The cyclone is expected to cross the coast on the night of May 26-27, 2024. Naval Headquarters is closely monitoring the situation, with the…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, shared crucial developments in Tamil Nadu, highlighting substantial allocations for two major road infrastructure projects. In a recent post, Nitin Gadkari revealed that an allocation of Rs. 1376.10 crore has been approved for the widening of the existing 2-Lane Paved Shoulder from Tiruvallur to…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in the food distribution sector, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, launched the Mobile Application of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) for rice millers today. This initiative aims…
Bhubaneswar: In a celebration of sporting excellence and international achievement, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday felicitated four outstanding athletes from Odisha for their remarkable performances on the global stage, underscoring the State’s growing stature in competitive sports. The athletes were honoured with cash incentives in recognition of their dedication, discipline and…
Bhubaneswar: Amid mounting concerns over alleged irregularities in entrance exam scores, the Odisha government has put a temporary hold on all admission-related activities for B.Ed. (Arts/Science), B.H.Ed., and M.Ed. programmes for the academic year 2025–26. The decision, announced through a notification from the Higher Education Department, comes as the State Selection Board (SSB) initiates a…
New Delhi: The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, has announced a series of proactive measures aimed at ensuring the health, dignity, and academic success of female students during the upcoming 10th and 12th Board Examinations. Recognizing the challenges faced by girls due to inadequate access to sanitary products and menstrual…
Bhubaneswar: India’s labour force is set to benefit from a new wave of inclusive reforms, with the Union Government prioritising dignity, security, and opportunity for workers. At a high-level national consultation meeting chaired by Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, states across the country—including Odisha—pledged active cooperation in shaping transformative policies. Representing Odisha,…
Itanagar: Kabak Yano (25) from Arunachal Pradesh has become the fifth woman from the state to scale Mt Everest, the world’s highest mountain peak at 8848.86m. Kabak Yano, the first woman from the Nyishi community, scaled the world’s highest mountain peak on Tuesday, Everester Tagit Sorang informed on Wednesday. Yano, who hails from Kamle district,…
