New Delhi: In a significant move, the Income Tax Department has initiated search and seizure operations in the case of a Politically Exposed Person (PEP), along with his close associates and certain Government officials, on January 31, 2024.
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a significant step towards addressing the street dog menace by inaugurating a dedicated stray dog sterilisation center at Mancheswar in the Odisha capital. Equipped with modern facilities, the center can accommodate up to 300 dogs and perform approximately 100 sterilisation operations daily, according to a tweet from…
Bhubaneswar: Seeking to unlock large-scale investments in the tourism sector and accelerate the development of hospitality infrastructure, the Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a dedicated Tourism Land Bank scheme that will create a pool of investment-ready land across major tourist destinations in the state. The “Land Bank for Hospitality Infrastructure” scheme, to be implemented by…
Bhubaneswar: A Youth Conference was organized at Rama Devi Women’s University on Sunday to commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, bringing together students, educators, and policymakers to discuss women’s empowerment, gender equality, and key social issues. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who was the chief guest, engaged in direct interactions with students from Rama Devi Women’s…
Mumbai: At the crossroads of creativity and capital, WAVEX 2025—the flagship startup initiative of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES)—is fast becoming a beacon for India’s media and entertainment (M&E) innovators. Held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, the platform has ignited new opportunities for startups by connecting them directly with investors, mentors, and…
Bhubaneswar: In a determined effort to enhance cleanliness and hygiene, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Bhubaneswar Railway Station has fined 581 individuals for spitting and littering during March 2025, collecting a total fine of ₹1,17,100. The enforcement drive, undertaken under the Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR), is part of a broader…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark event underscoring the growing partnership between Odisha and Singapore, His Excellency, President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, visited the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar today. The visit showcased the shared commitment of both regions to advancing skill development, innovation, and industrial collaboration. President Shanmugaratnam was warmly received by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…
Bhubaneswar: To assess the effectiveness of round-the-clock cleanliness measures in the state capital, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, carried out a late-night inspection of sanitation activities at multiple locations across Bhubaneswar. She was accompanied by Chanchal Rana, Commissioner, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Deputy Commissioner (Sanitation) N. Ganesh Babu,…
Puri: The sacred ‘Ratha Katha Anukula’ ritual was performed at the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday, marking the official commencement of preparations for the annual Rath Yatra. The traditional ceremony, observed on the auspicious occasion of Sri Panchami, involved the ceremonial worship of Dhaura wood, which will be used for constructing the divine chariots…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, chaired a pivotal Stakeholder Consultation in New Delhi yesterday, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). The consultation, convened by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed to solicit insights and feedback from leaders in…
