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Budget 2022: All that is expected
India, set to regain the world’s fastest-growing major economy title, will prioritize growth over fiscal consolidation by boosting spending, according to economists surveyed ahead of Tuesdays presentation of the nation’s Union Budget.Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the fourth Budget of the Modi 2.0 government on February 1, 2022. The focus of the Budget is expected to be on further…
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Odisha’s steel city Rourkela wins Bloomberg philanthropies global mayors challenge
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the 15 winning cities of the 2021-2022 Global Mayors Challenge on January 18, a worldwide innovation competition that supports and spreads cities’ most promising ideas. These 15 winners are being recognized for designing the boldest and most ambitious urban innovations to emerge from the global COVID-19 pandemic. The winning ideas address one or more of four current…
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Padma Shri awardee and social activist Shanti Devi passes away
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over her demise, stating, “Shanti Devi Ji will be remembered as a voice of the poor and underprivileged.” Well-known social worker from Odisha, Gandhian follower and Padma Shri, Shanti Devi passed away on Sunday late night at her residence in Gunupur of Rayagada district. She was 88. Shanti Devi, known in Odisha as a…
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SAMBA DASHAMI: A DISTINCTIVE FESTIVAL OF ODISHA
The festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun God. It is believed that Sun has power to heal diseases. This festival is celebrated by mothers to keep their children free from diseases. Popular mythology suggests that significance of Samba Dashami surrounds Samba, the son of Krishna. Samba was very notorious. Once, Samba teased Narada for his looks. The Sage…
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Ancient Anantashayana Vishnu Sculpture In Odisha’s Dhenkanal
Odisha (formerly Orissa) is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is home to hundreds of temples, notably the intricately-carved Muktesh Vara. The Lingaraj Temple complex, dating to the 11th century, is set around sacred Bindusagar Lake. The world famous Puri temple, one of the dhams of the char dham, famous for its annual Ratha Yatra, or…
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