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…
Bhubaneswar: Reigning World Champions Germany showcased their dominance with a commanding 4-1 victory over India in a high-intensity FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) match at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday. Goals from Florian Sperling (7′), Thies Prinz (14′), Michel Struthoff (48′), and Raphael Hartkopf (55′) sealed the win for Germany, while Gurjant Singh…
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on June 18, 2024, in a grand event at Varanasi. Over 9.26 crore farmers across the nation will benefit from this instalment, receiving financial aid amounting to more than Rs. 20,000 crore. In addition to this, the Prime Minister…
New Delhi: In a major breakthrough toward carbon reduction in fossil-fuel-based power plants, NTPC’s R&D wing, NETRA (NTPC Energy Technology Research Alliance), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun, has developed an indigenous catalyst for converting captured CO₂ emissions into methanol, a valuable fuel and chemical. Mitigating CO₂ emissions is a critical…
Chennai: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is facing a cloud of uncertainty regarding its upcoming office-bearers’ elections due to alleged non-compliance with the National Sports Development Code, exacerbated by recent court directions. On February 14, the Delhi High Court directed the Government of India to clarify whether the AICF is adhering to the directives…
Jaisalmer: The Pokhran range near Jaisalmer echoed with thunderous explosions and applause as the Indian Air Force (IAF) demonstrated its formidable offensive capabilities in a captivating display of firepower.
Mumbai: To boost inland water transport and regional economic growth, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today during India Maritime 2025 in Mumbai among the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the Government of Odisha, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA), and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for the development and operationalisation of National Waterways–5 (NW–5)…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has granted approval for strategic equity investments by Coal India Limited (CIL) in two groundbreaking projects—Coal-to-Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) and Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate.
New Delhi: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a pivotal institution in advancing financial inclusion across the nation, proudly celebrates its 7th Foundation Day today.
Port Louis, Mauritius: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sarvekshak arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on December 26, 2024, to conduct a Joint Hydrographic Survey in collaboration with Mauritian authorities. The ship was warmly received by Shri Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Capt. CG Binoop, Commandant of the Mauritius National Coastguard, and other military…
