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MCD Mayor, House leader against adding waste management charges to property tax bills
DELHI Mayor Mahesh Kumar and Leader of the House Mukesh Goel Monday voiced their opposition to the municipal commissioner's move to add user charges for solid waste management to house tax bills and demanded immediate withdrawal of the \"unjustified\" and \"anti-people\" levy.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Adani's Colombo terminal begins operations, landmark moment in India-Sri Lanka maritime ties
ADANI Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) on Monday said it has commenced operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) in Sri Lanka, located at the Port of Colombo.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
SL lauds India’s ‘unwavering support’ in strengthening maritime capabilities
SRI Lanka’s Ministry of Defence on Monday stated that the State Visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the shared vision of both nations for a prosperous and secure Indian Ocean Region (IOR), strengthening further the profound historical, cultural, and strategic ties that unite both countries.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal: IMD
Amid the prevailing heat wave conditions across Odisha, a low-pressure area has been formed over the central parts of the south Bay of Bengal under the influence of a cyclonic circulation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Illnesses, income woes: Delhi’s outdoor workers reel under heatwave
As World Health Day is observed under the theme “My health, My right”, thousands of outdoor workers across the nation al capital – from auto-rickshaw drivers and rickshaw pullers to roadside vendors – are grappling with a growing health cri sis due to extreme heat and air pollution.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'PM ignoring TN's demand, hasn't taken steps to resolve fishermen issue'
TAMIL Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring Tamil Nadu's demand for resolving the fishermen issue and claimed that he did not seem to have taken up Katchatheevu islet retrieval with Sri Lanka during his recent visit there.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Stock investors losing Rs 19 lakh crore in a day indication of great recession, warns Akhilesh
STOCK market investors losing Rs 19 lakh crore in a day is an indication of a great recession for the Indian economy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Monday as the US reciprocal tariff caused sharp plunges in the bourses.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
History will record PM Modi did not support, oppose or abstain on Waqf Bill: Derek O’Brien
HISTORY will record that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was abroad when voting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill took place, did not support, oppose or abstain from voting on the legislation which was passed in the recently concluded Budget Session, Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien said on Monday.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Govt hikes excise duty on petrol, diesel by ₹2/litre; no change in retail prices
THE government on Monday hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each but there will be no change in retail prices as the increase will be adjusted against the price cut that was warranted because of falling international oil prices.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Three of family found dead in Ganjam dist, suicide suspected
A 45-year-old woman and her son and daughter allegedly died by suicide after consuming pesticide-laced rice in Ganjam district, police said on Monday.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Heatwave awareness campaign launched in Odisha to combat rising temperatures
IN an effort to tackle the escalating heatwave conditions across Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida launched a state-wide 'Heatwave Awareness Van Campaign' at Gita Govinda Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Monday.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
BJP leader Suvendu blames Mamata for termination of 26,000 school jobs; knocks door of Nabanna with 1L men
Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Monday blamed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the termination of nearly 26,000 school jobs and accused her government of repeatedly failing to submit the list of eligible and tainted candidates to the Supreme Court.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Third edition of Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walk explores temples and historic shrines
ON the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Navami, the third edi tion of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walk (JWA) was suc cessfully held, attracting around 30 heritage enthusiasts from both within and outside the district participating.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
From Promise to Pause: Why Industries Are Rethinking Odisha
ODISHA has long been a cornerstone of India’s metals, mining, and manufacturing industries, extracting substantial investment due to its rich mineral reserves. Over the years, the state has made significant strides in industrial growth, infrastructure development, and policy reforms, creating opportunities for businesses and communities alike. However, a concerning trend has emerged: industries are exiting Odisha and exploring other states for their expansion plans.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Pleas against Waqf (Amendment) Act vote bank interest litigations, says BJP
BJP on Monday criticised several public interest litigations challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act as 'vote bank interest litigations'.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
'Will fight till my last breath': CM vows to protect sacked teachers, restore their dignity
WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday pledged to protect the rights of eligible candidates who lost their jobs after the Supreme Court verdict, and asserted that she would continue fighting for them as long as she is alive.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
ECoR achieves major milestone with 281.5 Kms of new lines and multi-tracking in FY2024-25
EAST Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a remarkable record in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), successfully adding a total of 281.5 kilometres of new railway lines and multi-tracking.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Left-out eligible beneficiaries of Subhadra Yojana to receive aid after survey: Deputy CM Parida
ODISHA Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Monday said that a door-to-door survey will be conducted and eligible people who have been left out of the list of beneficiaries of Subhadra Yojana will be given financial assistance by the end of this month.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Judiciaries thrive through collaboration & mutual respect, insists CJI Sanjiv Khanna
JUDICIARIES thrive through collaboration and mutual respect and the signing of a MoU with the Supreme Court of Nepal will build institutional comity for the future, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna said on Monday.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
World Health Day observed at Rourkela Steel Plant
WORLD Health Day was observed at the Ispat General Hospital (IGH) of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) on Monday.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha CM invites HCL to set up operations in State
CHIEF Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday invited HCL Technologies to set up its operation in the state and become part of Odisha's journey towards becoming a hub of business destination, an official release said.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Harit Yoga nurtures both personal, planetary health: Union Minister
UNION Minister of State for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav on Monday launched Harit Yoga and said this form of yoga will nurture both personal and planetary health.
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April 08, 2025
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TPNODL gears up for summer challenges with robust plans to address heat waves and Norwester storms
Tata Power Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) is fully prepared for the upcoming summer heatwaves and potential Norwester storms.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
73rd All India Police Hockey C'ship kicks off in Bhubaneswar
THE 73rd All India Police Hockey Championship - 2023 was inaugurated on Monday at the 7th Battalion Ground in Bhubaneswar.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Electronic surveillance system being deployed to safeguard country's borders: Home Minister
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government is deploying an electronic surveillance system to safeguard the country's borders and that technology will be used to detect and dismantle underground cross-border tunnels to thwart infiltration by terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Groundbreaking medical achievement: First gastrosurgery and cancer surgery at PGIMER and Capital Hospital
A historic medical milestone has been achieved in Odisha with the successful completion of the state's first gastrosurgery and cancer surgery at PGIMER and Capital Hospital.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
IIT Bhubaneswar develops app to simplify seat swap among train passengers
RESEARCHERS at IIT Bhubaneswar have developed an app to facilitate easy seat swapping among train passengers, the institute said on Monday.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Management academia's obsession with rankings results in series of challenges: Research
MANAGEMENT academia's obsession with rankings is contributing to questionable aspects of capitalism, particularly in the Global South, and reinforces condemnable scholarly practices, according to a research by faculty members from IIM Lucknow, IIM Calcutta, and IIT Delhi.
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Bridge and Roof Bribery Case: Orissa HC extends interim protection for IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi
THE Orissa High Court (HC) on Monday extended the interim protection from prosecution for senior IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi until May 5 in a bribery case involving the Bridge and Roof Company (India) Ltd, a public sector undertaking (PSL).
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April 08, 2025
The Political and Business Daily
Vedanta Aluminium celebrates Utkal Divas with cultural festivities in Jharsuguda
JHARSUGUDA, APR 7
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