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New Delhi: A single authority for sanctioning and processing GST refunds is in the offing as the Finance Ministry looks to speed up and simplify the process for exporters, an official said. The current mechanism entails a twin refund sanctioning authority of the central and...

Paris: French and Italian-US auto giants Renault and Fiat Chrysler are set to announce talks on an alliance, with a view to a potential merger, informed sources said Sunday. Renault and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are likely to unveil the move "within hours, perhaps tomorrow...

The secrets we keep’ is Nagarkar’s maiden attempt in writing a thriller BHUBANESWAR: Sudeep Nagarkar launched his new book ‘The Secrets we Keep’ on the prestigious platform of KLF corner in association with Oxford Bookstore and Penguin here Saturday. The platform of Kalinga Literary Festival...

 Biranchi Narayan Temple, one of only two wooden temples in the state, is crying out for repair work and maintenance BHUBANESWAR: Housing a magnificent collection of exquisitely carved wooden sculptures, Biranchi Narayan Temple at Buguda in Ganjam district, is one-of-a-kind in the state. However, with...

BHUBANESWAR: Around 300 kids participated in a drawing and fancy dress competition organised by Esplanade One as part of its ‘Summer of Happyness’ programme here Sunday. The drawing competition was based on dinosaurs which excited the young talents greatly. The children explored their imagination and...

BHUBANESWAR: As the summer reaches its peak, the scorching sun is making people look for shades of all kind. Like each year, window decoration is in vogue this time too. However, the decor this year is marked by decals a design prepared on special paper...

Brussels: Voters were called out for a third day in EU parliamentary elections Saturday as the far right hoped to win a major breakthrough and deny a pro-Europe victory for French President Emmanuel Macron. Polls were open in Malta, Slovakia and Latvia, with most of...

BHUBANESWAR: Born to Late Ramkrishna Das and Sushila Das in 1965, ‘Jau Kandhei’ artiste Kesu Das is a living legend in the cultural scene of Balasore. His recent plan to go international with the art is attracting a lot of interest from art lovers. The...

BHUBANESWAR: A summer magic class was organised by India’s Got Talent sensation Bishnu Prasad at a hotel here Saturday. The classed were organised keeping in view the long summer holidays and growing interest among children for magic. Children in the age group of 6-16 years can...

BHUBANSWAR: Visitors came out in droves to shop for Sabitri Brata, Raja and Eid at ‘The Handloom Fab’ organised at Exhibition Ground here Saturday. The fair showcased fabrics and lifestyle products at a moderate price for consumers. The fair is scheduled to continue till June...