Bhubaneswar, Feb, 20: According to reports from Kalinga, the state budget outlay is likely to touch Rs3.20 lakh crore for the 2026–27 financial year. The total budget expenditure is projected to reach around Rs3.20 lakh crore. The estimate is for the 2026–27 financial year. Employment and infrastructure development will be the main focus areas. The Chief Minister is scheduled to present the budget on February 20.…
Heavy Devotee Rush Witnessed at Neelakantheswar Temple
Paparahandi.Feb, 20: On the occasion of the holy Shivaratri festival, a large gathering of devotees was seen at the famous Neelakantheswar Temple in Paparahandi. Rituals of Lord Shiva began early in the morning, after which devotees were allowed to enter for darshan. The पूजा rituals were conducted under the supervision of chief priest Shivaprasad Tripathy, with priests Hari Tripathy and Neelakantheswar Tripathy performing the ceremonial worship.…
State Government Sets Record in Construction of Permanent Houses
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 20: The state government has set a record in the construction of permanent (pucca) houses during the financial year 2025–26. A total of 1.88 lakh permanent houses have been constructed by the Government of Odisha. Under the Anudaya Housing Scheme, 33,009 pucca houses have been built. Under the Pradhan Mantri Janman scheme, 17,638 pucca houses have been constructed.
Youth Donates Blood, Saves Life of Pregnant Woman
Chandahandi, Feb, 20: In Chandahandi, a young man became a lifesaver by donating blood to a pregnant woman suffering from severe anemia. The donor has been identified as Bhupendra Sinha from Sandhimunda village under Chandahandi block. According to reports, a pregnant woman named Meenahi Burudi from Bodelpani village was admitted to the hospital at Umarkote for treatment. After admission, doctors said she urgently needed B-positive blood.…
District-Level Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held at Sadbhavana Hall in Koraput
Koraput.Feb, 20: A district-level joint grievance hearing camp was held at the local Sadbhavana Hall in Koraput. The camp was organized under the chairmanship of District Collector Manoj Satyaban Mahajan. A total of 32 grievances were heard during the session, including 4 group complaints and 28 individual complaints. On this occasion, allowances were distributed to 12 beneficiaries, and a wheelchair was provided to one differently-abled beneficiary.…
WaveMaker Fuses Design and Development with Architecture-first Agentic Application Generation System for Enterprise Dev Teams
WaveMaker, a leading application platform provider for enterprise-grade web and mobile applications, today announced the availability of its new agentic application generation system, designed to target a growing need for a standardized AI-powered development model for design-led, long-lived enterprise applications. WaveMaker Agentic Platform delivers fast, safe, scalable enterprise app development with business guardrails, consistent execution, and long-term code reliability This announcement also marks WaveMaker’s…
UHA Breaks Ground in Delhi NCR and Bolsters Team with Two New Senior Associates
UHA, a global architecture and design studio, today announced the appointments of Gurvinder Singh Chowdhury and Ashwin Navelkar as Senior Associates, bolstering its senior team with nearly 60 years of combined Indian experience. The hirings mark a significant milestone in UHA’s growth with the company’s long-awaited establishment of a hub in the capital region. From left to right: Gurvinder Singh Chowdhury and Ashwin Navelkar…
Summer 2026 AC Guide: Top picks, deals and savings
As summer approaches, most Indian families are looking for a reliable way to escape the rising heat. With heatwaves becoming more frequent, owning a high‑performance AC from trusted brands like Voltas, Daikin, or LG has become an essential for staying comfortable at home. The latest 2026 models are designed to do more than just cool; whether it is the energy‑saving technology of Samsung or the…
Abhishek Bachchan Urges Authenticity Over Hype; Rishab Sharma Highlights Music and Mental Well-Being at ET Now Global Business Summit 2026
India’s growing startup ecosystem, booming sports leagues and expanding creative industries offer unprecedented opportunity but success, actor and investor Abhishek Bachchan said, ultimately rests on “authenticity and disciplined risk-taking”. Abhishek Bachchan at ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 Addressing the ET NOW Global Business Summit in New Delhi, Bachchan spoke about his journey from film star to entrepreneur and sports team owner, outlining a…
Strengthening GCC Presence: VTS Infosoft Powers Digital Transformation at Novelty Logistics
VTS Infosoft Pvt Ltd., a leading digital transformation company, is proud to announce the successful deployment of a next-generation Microsoft D365 Business Central ERP system for Novelty Logistics, a global logistics provider with operations spanning Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar & India. Official Go-live of Microsoft Business Central ERP at Novelty Logistics The integration marks a significant advancement in Novelty…