Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed profound sorrow over the passing of renowned Odia bhajan singer Shantilata Barik Chhotray, who breathed her last at the age of 63 while undergoing treatment for cancer at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. In a heartfelt statement, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik extended his condolences to the bereaved family…
New Delhi: Indian weightlifting sensation Mirabai Chanu has taken a significant step towards qualifying for the Paris Olympics 2024 after clinching the third position in Group B of the IWF World Cup 2024, a pivotal qualifying event for the Olympics, held in Phuket, Thailand. Chanu, who won silver at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, showcased her…
Bhubaneswar: Santilata Barik Chhotray, a celebrated Odia bhajan singer, breathed her last at the age of 63 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city on Monday. The news was confirmed by her husband, Basant Chhotray. Chhotray had been battling throat cancer for some time, and her health had been deteriorating, leading to…
New Delhi: The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Monday that the Income Tax (I-T) Department would refrain from taking any action on tax notices issued to the Congress party until the conclusion of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. A Bench headed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna was briefed by Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta about…
New Delhi: The Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for March 2024 surged to ₹1.78 lakh crore, marking the second-highest collection ever and reflecting an 11.5% year-on-year growth. This remarkable increase was primarily driven by a significant rise in GST collection from domestic transactions, which saw a robust growth rate of 17.6%. Furthermore, the…
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its updated Seasonal outlook for the hot weather season (April to June) 2024 and the Monthly outlook for April 2024 for rainfall and temperature. The announcement was made at Mahika Hall, Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi, during a press conference held in a hybrid mode. During the forthcoming…
New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a prominent Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has been honored with the esteemed SKOCH ESG Award 2024 in the ‘Renewable Energy Financing’ category. The recognition highlights REC’s unwavering commitment to sustainable financing practices, marking a significant stride towards a greener…
New Delhi: Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, embarked on an official visit to India from April 1st to April 3rd, 2024. During his visit, he engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing mutual cooperation in the maritime domain, fostering training exchange programmes, and bolstering information sharing between the two maritime forces….
New Delhi: In a significant milestone for India’s defence sector, exports in the field have reached an all-time high, amounting to Rs 21,083 crore (approximately US$ 2.63 Billion) in the Financial Year (FY) 2023-24. This achievement marks a remarkable growth of 32.5% compared to the previous fiscal year when the figure stood at Rs 15,920…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant political development, actor-turned-politician Anubhav Mohanty officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, marking his departure from the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha just days ago. The Kendrapara Member of Parliament made his entry into the BJP fold at a formal ceremony held in New Delhi, where he was…
