Prof. Sanket Goel of BITS Pilani Honoured with National Award to Teachers 2025 for Exemplary Contribution to Education and Innovation 6th September, 2025: Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, an Institute of Eminence, announces that Prof. Sanket Goel, Head of CREST and Birla Chair Professor at its Hyderabad Campus, has been conferred the prestigious National Award to Teachers (NAT) 2025 by the Ministry…
GST Reforms Aim to Boost Demand and Simplify Market for a Unified Economy
By – Hemant Sapra, President, Global Sales & Marketing, KARAM Safety “The current GST reforms are a significant step towards a more unified and streamlined economy. By easing the tax burden on consumers and simplifying the overall market, they are designed to stimulate demand and foster a transparent business environment. “
Stays Launches Beyond the WallsCam paign with Heartfelt Storytelling
Mumbai, 06th September, 2025: Lohono Stays by Isprava Group, a luxury villa rental company with homes across India and Southeast Asia, has launched “Beyond the Walls: Where Stays Become Stories”, a heartfelt storytelling campaign that defines how villas are experienced. The campaign presents luxury travel by showcasing each villa not just as a destination, but as a home with a story — told through the…
GST Rate Cuts: A Timely Boost for India’s Logistics Sector
September 06, 2025: The recent GST Council decision to cut tax rates on key logistics inputs is set to reduce costs across India’s transport and supply chain ecosystem. Effective September 22, 2025, these reforms touch three critical areas—insurance, vehicles, and tyres—directly impacting the operating expenses of goods transporters and fleet operators. · Insurance for Goods Vehicles The GST on third-party insurance for goods carriages has…
Imarticus Learning & KPMG in India partners to announce Global Accounting and Finance Certification Prep Programs with plans to upskill learners at scale
Mumbai, 6th September 2025: KPMG in India and Imarticus Learning, one of India’s leading professional education companies, today announced the launch of their industry-first Global Accounting and Finance Certification Preparation Program for aspirants pursuing CFA, US CPA, US CMA, ACCA, and FRM certifications. As part of the program, KPMG in India will deliver real-world case studies and expert-led masterclasses. Internship opportunities will also be offered to…
KidZania Partners with Meetakriti Art Studio to Launch Creative Pottery & Art Role-Plays for Kids
6th September, 2025, Mumbai: KidZania, the global leader in interactive edutainment, has announced the launch of an inspiring new role-plays in collaboration with Meetakriti Art Studio, founded by gold medalist sculptor Meeta Suraiya. The Meetakriti Pottery Studio at KidZania invites children to step into the shoes of a Potter or Artist, giving them a hands-on chance to shape clay, paint vibrant designs, and experience the joy of bringing imagination to life. This…
Resilience and Tech to Drive India’s Next Growth Wave
Resilience and Technology to Power India’s Next Growth Wave, Say Industry and Academic Leaders Mumbai, 2025: As India cements its position as the fastest-growing economy among G20 nations, industry and academic leaders urged graduates to combine technical expertise with resilience and long-term thinking. “Among the G20 countries, India is the fastest growing economy in the world, and right now, 140 crore people are a fast-growing…
Aster Prime Hospital felicitates teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day
Hyderabad, September 6th, 2025: Recognizing the invaluable contribution of teachers in shaping great leaders and building society, Aster Prime Hospital organized a grand felicitation program on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. As part of the “ Gurudevo Bhava” celebrations held at the hospital premises, around 120 teachers from nearly 80 government, private schools, colleges, and training institutes were honored. On this occasion, the hospital management…
Road to Badigaput School Lies in Deplorable Condition
Nandapur, 6th Sept 2025: The approach road to Badigaput Primary School, under Kulabira Panchayat in Nandapur Block of Koraput district, has become muddy and nearly unusable due to rainwater, causing severe difficulties for students and villagers. A dangerous 18-inch-high protection wall, built by the block and panchayat administration, runs along the side of the road. Locals, including students, guardians, school staff, and residents, report that…
Three-Day Residential Programme of Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan Begins in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, 6th Sept 2025: Under the flagship initiative Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a three-day residential district-level orientation and capacity-building workshop is being organized from 4th to 6th September 2025 in Nabarangpur. This initiative aims to strengthen the delivery of services to the remotest tribal areas and to establish a responsive and accountable governance system. The workshop was inaugurated with the participation of prominent dignitaries including: Motiram…
“Will Oppose Tree Cutting, Even If by My Own People” – Nityananda
Umarkote,6th Sept 2025: “Trees that sustain life should never be cut down. If I see anyone doing so, I will not tolerate it—regardless of whether they are my relatives or powerful members of my own political party. I will oppose them,” said Umarkote MLA and Odisha School & Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond while attending an environmental panchayat program organized by Sambad at the SS…
Villagers Deprived of Bus Services Owing to Ghat Road Problems
Kotpad ,6th Sept 2025: Due to the poor condition of a ghati (hilly) road, the residents of Phulbhatta Bhata Panchayat have long been deprived of bus services. Starting from the panchayat headquarters village Phulbhatta, the road passes through a jungle area and includes a winding ghat section about 500 meters long on both sides. The road is steep, zigzag, and in very poor condition, while…
District Collector Conducts Inspection of Fertilizer Godowns in Umerkote
Umerkote, 6th Sept 2025: During his visit to Umerkote, Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain made surprise inspections of fertilizer godowns in the area. He visited the godowns of JIT Fertilizer near Umerkote LAMP and Siddhi Binayak Traders near Dadiguda, close to Umerkote town. During the inspection, he checked the stock of fertilizers and thoroughly examined all related documents and registers. The District Collector reportedly…
“Cursed” Gola Bridge Continues to Trouble Dhanabara Khunta Village of Sabira Panchayat
Soro,6th Sept 2025: The Sabira Panchayat under Soro Block in Baleswar district continues to suffer due to its long-standing and neglected issue — the Gola Bridge. This bridge, located between the beginning of Sabira Panchayat and the remote village of Dhanabara Khunta, gets submerged even with a little rainfall, cutting off all road communication. Due to this, ambulances, school buses, students, and fire trucks are…
Minister Joins Devotees in Ganesh Immersion Festival
Nandahandi ,6th Sept 2025: Odisha Minister for School & Mass Education, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare, Nityananda Gond, participated in the Ganesh immersion festival held at Narsinghuda village under Dhandra Panchayat of Nandahandi block. He was accompanied by Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi. Both the Minister and the MLA attended the event following requests from local villagers. Along with them, Bhavagrahi Nenya, the BJP…
Discoms Face Penalty if Power Complaints Not Resolved Within 3 Minutes
Bhubaneswar, 6th Sept 2025: Electricity services in the state will soon see major improvements. In this regard, the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has issued a notification. As part of this, opinions and suggestions have been invited from nearly 1 crore consumers across the state by September 22. The notification from OERC contains several important directives regarding uninterrupted electricity services. According to the guidelines: If…
District Sports Association Convenes AGM Under Leadership of Collector
Bhramarakot, 6th Sept 2025: The Annual General Meeting of the District Sports Association was held in the conference hall located on the premises of the District Collector’s office, under the chairmanship of District Collector and President of the District Sports Association, Dr. Maheswar Swain. During the meeting, Secretary Prahlad Tripathy emphasized the need for collective support from all members of the association as well as…