20 Must-Visit Destinations in Odisha: A Comprehensive Guide for Travelers Odisha, a treasure trove of history, culture, and nature, is an underrated gem waiting to be explored. From magnificent temples to serene beaches and verdant forests, the state offers a plethora of tourist destinations for every kind of traveler. Here’s a guide to the top…
Dr. Digendranath Swain, a distinguished Odia scientist from the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO, Thiruvananthapuram, has been awarded the prestigious Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu during the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar-2024 ceremony held at Gantantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan, on Thursday. Dr. Swain, an expert in experimental…
A significant discovery of gold deposits has been made in Odisha’s Deogarh district, as announced by Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena. The discovery was made during a G2 level geological inspection conducted by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), which initially aimed to explore copper ore in the Adasa-Ramapalli area. The exploration has…
In a significant relief for angel investors and a boost to early-stage investments in startups, the government has decided to abolish the controversial angel tax. This tax, levied on funding raised by startups and unlisted companies if their valuation exceeds the company’s fair market value, has been a longstanding demand of industry associations and investment…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget 2024-25, making history with her seventh consecutive Budget speech. She becomes the first finance minister to achieve this milestone, surpassing the previous record held by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who presented six consecutive budgets from 1959 to 1964. Major Announcements: Tax Reforms: Sitharaman announced increased…
The recent decision by the newly-formed BJP government in Odisha to rename the Biju Patnaik Sports Award to the Odisha Rajya Krida Samman has sparked considerable debate. Instituted in 2001-2002, the Biju Patnaik Sports Award honored the legacy of the former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik, who made significant contributions to the state’s overall growth and…
Tourism and travel stakeholders in Odisha have called for a comprehensive revision of the Odisha Tourism Policy, which was introduced by the previous BJD government in 2022. They claim that the current policy has failed to develop tourism or attract foreign visitors to the state. In the 2022-23 period, Odisha ranked last among Indian states…
The Odisha government appointed Senior Advocate Pitambar Acharya as the new Advocate General of Odisha. An official notification from the Law Department stated, “In pursuance of Clause (1) of the Article 165 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Odisha is pleased to appoint Pitambar Acharya, Senior Advocate, High Court of Orissa, to be…
India has set ambitious targets to achieve a 45% reduction in emission intensity by 2030 and to attain energy independence by 2047, ultimately aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070. Central to this vision is the wider adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the manufacturing of indigenous energy storage systems, and the generation of renewable energy…
In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Odisha government has transferred Ravi Kant, the Resident Commissioner of Odisha Bhawan in New Delhi, to the role of Officer on Special Duty in the Home Department. The official notification regarding this change was released on Monday. Ravi Kant is an 1998 batch IPS. In addition, Vishal Gagan, who…
