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Expectations of taxpayers ahead of the Union Budget

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- As the Union Budget approaches, taxpayers, especially salaried individuals and retirees, are looking for further relief and simplification in the income tax system. Several expe... Read More


Union Budget: Railways likely to get higher allocation, focus on safety and new trains

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- The railway sector is expected to receive increased budgetary allocation in the upcoming Union Budget, with indications pointing to a 5-6 per cent rise in overall railway spendi... Read More


Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present ninth consecutive Union Budget

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in Parliament today, creating history by delivering her ninth consecutive ... Read More


Three female roommates, three stoves, three cylinders, one flat: Kitchen rules spark internet's funniest debate, watch

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Across India, young dreamers leave their hometowns with stuffed backpacks and bigger ambitions. New cities promise careers, college admissions, and independence. To survive soar... Read More


President Droupadi Murmu's Odisha visit: Air Force Helicopter rehearsal held at Fakir Mohan University

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Preparations are in full swing for the visit of President Droupadi Murmu, who is scheduled to arrive at Fakir Mohan University on February 3. Ahead of the high-profile visit, a ... Read More


Union Budget boosts India's growth momentum: BJP National VP and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- BJP National Vice-President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda hailed the Union Budget on Sunday as a strong continuation of India's economic transformation under Prime Minister ... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 lays strong foundation for Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a landmark budget, saying it mirrors the hopes and ambitions of 140 crore Indians while reinforcing the... Read More


Odisha DSP addresses criticism over red hair, says colour linked to medical condition, not dye

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Rashmi Ranjan Das, Deputy Superintendent of Police posted in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district, unexpectedly found himself at the centre of online chatter after photographs highli... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: What the Middle class really gets this year?

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 may not have delivered instant cheer for middle-class salaried taxpayers, but a closer look reveals several measures aimed at easing financial pressure ... Read More


Employee's wedding leave gets rejected as 'not an emergency'; sparks outrage

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Marriage is supposed to be one of life's happiest moments, but for one employee, it became a point of conflict with their workplace. After months of planning, the employee's wed... Read More