Gyana Ranjan Swain, Author at Jewels of Odisha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Breaks Records with Seventh Consecutive Union Budget

Gyana Ranjan Swain4 months ago05 mins

In a historic moment, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25, marking her seventh consecutive Budget speech. This achievement makes her the first finance minister to surpass former Prime Minister Morarji Desai’s record of six consecutive budgets as finance minister between 1959-64. Key Announcements: Tax Reforms:Sitharaman introduced increased standard deductions and revised tax…

CSC Celebrates 15 Years of Digital Empowerment

Gyana Ranjan Swain4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

The Common Services Centres Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV) celebrated its 15th anniversary in New Delhi, marking a milestone in its mission to promote digital inclusion and rural enterprise. The event was graced by Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry, Sh. Jitin Prasada, and other distinguished guests, including…

India’s Exports Rise, But Trade Gap Widens

Gyana Ranjan Swain4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

India’s exports grew at a modest pace in June 2024, according to government data released today. However, the increase was not enough to offset a rise in imports, leading to a wider trade deficit. Overall exports, including merchandise and services, grew 5.40% in June compared to the same month last year. This follows a stronger…

India to Observe ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ Annually on June 25

Gyana Ranjan Swain4 months ago02 mins

The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced the annual observance of ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ on June 25. This day will honor the millions who struggled to revive democracy during the Emergency imposed on the same date in 1975. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on the…

Government Unveils Rs 750 Crore AgriSURE Fund to Empower Agri Start-Ups

Gyana Ranjan Swain4 months ago03 mins

The Government of India is poised to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE), a Rs 750 crore initiative aimed at providing substantial support to start-ups and agripreneurs. The announcement was made during a pre-launch stakeholder meet at NABARD Headquarters in Mumbai, attended by key figures from the agricultural and financial sectors….

Odisha Crime Branch Dismantles Major Cyber Fraud Network

Gyana Ranjan Swain4 months ago03 mins

In a significant crackdown, the Cyber Crime Unit of the Odisha Crime Branch arrested 15 cybercriminals involved in a large-scale fraud scheme. These individuals lured unsuspecting victims with promises of high returns on investments in cryptocurrency, stocks, and IPO shares, said a senior official from the Odisha Police. “We have arrested 15 members of this…

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Initiates Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle

Gyana Ranjan Swain4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has initiated significant changes in the state bureaucracy nearly a month after taking office. Two high-ranking officials from the previous BJD government have been reassigned to new roles. G Mathivathanan, who held the position of Housing and Urban Development Secretary for over 11 years, has been appointed as the…

BJD Restructures Leadership with New Spokespersons Post-Election Loss

Gyana Ranjan Swain4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

Following a significant loss in the 2024 Odisha Assembly Elections, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has restructured its leadership by appointing five new national spokespersons. Announced by BJD president Naveen Patnaik, the new spokespersons are Santrupt Mishra, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Amar Patnaik, Sasmit Patra, and Pradeep Kumar Majhi. Santrupt Mishra will also serve as…

President Droupadi Murmu Stresses the Ethical Pursuit of Science at NISER Graduation

Gyana Ranjan Swain4 months ago02 mins

At the 13th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar, President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, underscored the importance of ethical considerations in scientific endeavors. Praising NISER for its swift ascent in the educational domain, she commended its blend of scientific rationality and traditional values. The President is…

President Murmu Joins Devotees for Historic Rath Yatra in Puri

Gyana Ranjan Swain5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

In a vibrant display of devotion, the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in Puri on Sunday, drawing lakhs of devotees. President Droupadi Murmu, Union ministers, and Puri Shankaracharya were among the distinguished attendees.The ‘Pahandi’ ritual, marking the start of the Yatra, saw Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra ascend their respective chariots…