New Delhi: The Indian government has issued tax demands amounting to ₹21,719 crore under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, over the period from July 1, 2015, to March 31, 2025. This was disclosed in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday in a written response by Minister of…
Bhubaneswar: The Regional Center of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has forecasted a notable increase in day temperatures across the state in the coming week. According to the IMD, most parts of Odisha are expected to experience a rise in day temperatures by 8°C to 10°C over the next few days. Some interior…
Puri: In the lead-up to the first anniversary of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW), a vibrant school-level competition was organised on Friday at PM Shri Biswambhar Vidyapitha to foster greater interest in local heritage among students. The event, aimed at nurturing curiosity and pride in the region’s rich cultural legacy, saw enthusiastic participation from over 70…
Bhubaneswar: The All India Senior National Ranking Badminton Tournament wrapped up on a high note today at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, drawing the curtains on an intense week of rallies, smashes, and remarkable athleticism that brought together the country’s finest shuttlers. The week-long tournament, held from July 8 to 15, saw the participation of over…
Mumbai: In a landmark move toward gender equity in India’s maritime sector, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, unveiled the ‘Sagar Mein Samman’ (SMS) policy at the inaugural International Day for Women in Maritime celebration held in Mumbai. The policy is a major step in creating a future-ready, inclusive maritime workforce by…
Bhubaneswar: Marking the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda, Odisha’s Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI) wrapped up a three-day painting workshop, spotlighting the legacy of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. Held at the Kalinga Art Gallery in the Odisha State Museum, the workshop brought together 30 artists from across the…
New Delhi: Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to captain India in the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, beginning July 27. The T20Is will take place from July 27 to 30 in Pallekele, followed by the ODI series from August 2 to 7 in Colombo. Pandya, who served as India’s T20 vice-captain…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) Prataprao Jadhav announced today that the National Exit Test (NExT) for Ayush will be implemented starting from the 2021-2022 academic batch. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Jadhav confirmed that the test will apply to students enrolled under the National Commission for Indian…
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a spirited gathering of citizens at Dal Lake in Srinagar today, marking the celebration of the International Day of Yoga. Despite rainy weather and a significant drop in temperature, the people of Jammu & Kashmir showcased remarkable enthusiasm and commitment, a scene the Prime Minister said would be immortalized…
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has issued an alert to all airports and land ports along India’s borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan, urging authorities to be vigilant for passengers exhibiting symptoms of Mpox. The advisory, issued on Monday, comes in response to the recent global outbreak of Mpox, which the World Health Organization (WHO) declared…
