Bhubaneswar: Odisha govt has prohibited strikes in power sector establishments across the state under the Odisha Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1988, to ensure uninterrupted generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, said an official statement from the energy department on Friday.This step was taken by govt in view of the summer and severe heatwave in different…
The Iran war is affecting money flows from overseas Indians, with NRIs withdrawing nearly $2 billion more than they deposited in Indian bank accounts in March, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The total value of NRI deposits with Indian banks fell to $165.65 billion at the end of March from $167.58 billion…
A wish you’ve been carrying quietly can finally come true today. Jupiter’s support opens doors, and the Moon brings good timing, so you’ll feel like life is cooperating for once.Money flows better too. You might receive a pending amount, an incentive, or even a helpful family contribution. The day also brings social respect. Someone may…
Bhubaneswar: Cuttack, Bargarh and Jajpur districts are likely to get new handloom hubs soon.A high-level meeting, chaired by works secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh here on Friday, discussed the establishment of AI- and blockchain-supported handloom hubs at Abhimanpur in Cuttack district and Gopalpur in Jajpur. Similarly, discussions were held on a proposal to establish a handloom…
NEW DELHI: Gross foreign direct investment (FDI) grew 16.7%, its fastest pace of expansion in six years, to a record $94.5 billion in 2025-26, helping reverse the four-year falling trend of net FDI.Net FDI was estimated at $7.7 billion during the last financial year, compared with under $1 billion in the previous year. After excluding…
For Aquarius ascendant, Jupiter’s move into Cancer in 2026 is a big shift. Cancer is Jupiter’s exaltation sign, and for Kumbha lagna, this transit happens in the 6th house. That changes the flavour of the whole period.Jupiter rules your 11th house of income, gains, friends, elder siblings, networks, fulfilment of desires and recovery, and your…
Berhampur: Vigilance sleuths on Friday arrested the assistant engineer of rural water supply and sanitation (RWSS) department at Kolnara block in Rayagada district for possession of disproportionate assets to the tune of 101% of his known sources of income, including two multi-storied buildings and four high-valued plots.The accused was identified as Malaya Kumar Nayak (59),…
NEW DELHI: Honda Cars India is preparing an aggressive product expansion in the country, with plans to introduce more than 10 new models by 2030 as the Japanese automaker revs up to take on competition in one of its most important global growth markets.The company on Friday unveiled the updated hybrid version of the City…
On 2 June 2026, Jupiter moves into Cancer, the sign of its exaltation. For Pisces ascendant, this is a major shift. Not just because Jupiter becomes strong, but because it carries your chart on its shoulders. Jupiter rules your 1st house, Pisces, and your 10th house, Sagittarius. So the planet of wisdom, growth and guidance…
Rourkela: A retired panchayat secretary has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years of rigorous imprisonment by special judge, Vigilance, Sundargarh, on Friday for misappropriating cash and rice worth Rs 42,777, 22 years ago. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on Alexander Ekka (66), the former panchayat secretary of Jodakudar gram panchayat under Lathikata…
