Tewari's Bill Aims to Amend Anti-Defection Law for MPs
Congress MP Manish Tewari introduces a private member's bill for the third time to amend the 10th Schedule, seeking to free MPs from whip tyranny on most votes. Read the full story.
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Odisha Cold Wave: G Udayagiri Hits Season's Low at 4.4°C
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
Odisha HSE 10th Time Table 2026 Released by BSE
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
ED's Only 2 Politician Convictions Fuel New Parliament Bill Scrutiny
As Parliament scrutinises a bill for removal of PM/CMs after arrest, the 2017 & 2020 PMLA convictions of Jharkhand MLAs Rai & Ekka gain relevance. Explore the case and its implications for political accountability. Read more.
Odisha Approves Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 introduced in Parliament
MP Supriya Sule introduces a bill granting employees the legal right to disconnect after work hours, aiming to protect mental health and set digital boundaries. Explore the key provisions and penalties.
Farmers Block Rail Tracks in Punjab, 16 Trains Delayed
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha activists protested the Electricity Bill 2025, blocking railway tracks across 19 Punjab districts. Train movement halted, causing major delays. Read the full story.
LS Clears 25% Cess on Pan Masala, Tobacco Products
Lok Sabha passes bill imposing a 25% National Security and Health Cess on pan masala and tobacco. The move aims to curb consumption and fund public health initiatives. Read the full details.
Himachal Assembly Halts Section 118 Amendment Bill
Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha defers controversial Section 118 amendment bill. Learn about the legal implications and the government's decision to seek wider consultation.
Police Raids Before Punjab Rail Roko, KMM Alleges Repression
Punjab Police conduct pre-emptive raids on Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leaders ahead of a 2-hour rail blockade protest against the Electricity Bill. KMM condemns the crackdown. Details inside.
Panel Seeks Opposition Input on Bill for Arrested Leaders
A parliamentary committee has unanimously resolved to ask opposition parties for suggestions on a bill seeking removal of PMs, CMs arrested on serious charges. Get the full details.
Odisha Police Boost Night Security After Night Shift Bill
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Central Excise Amendment Bill 2025 Passed by Parliament
Parliament has approved the Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, raising excise duty on tobacco products. The move aims to boost revenue and curb consumption. Read the full details and implications here.
Parliament Winter Session Disrupted Over Key Issues
The Winter Session of Parliament faces repeated disruptions over Delhi's air crisis, economic concerns, and electoral roll revision. Key bills on insurance, tax, and securities await. Read the full update.
Odisha Forms Committee to Review Teacher, Staff Demands
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Odisha Passes Bill for Women Night Shifts, Eases Rules for Small Shops
Odisha assembly passes bill allowing women night shifts with safety measures and exempts small shops from key regulations. Daily work hours increased, overtime limits raised.
MPs Reveal Tobacco Quit Struggles in Parliament Tax Debate
Lok Sabha MPs shared personal battles to quit tobacco during a debate on the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes a new tax structure on tobacco products.
36 Illegal Shops Demolished on BSL Land in Bokaro
Bokaro Steel Limited and district administration razed three dozen illegal shops and eateries in Sector 4 City Centre. Officials warn more action is coming. Read the full details.
Odisha Passes Jan Vishwas Bill to Ease Business & Living
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
Punjab Farmers' Rail Roko on Dec 5 Over Electricity Bill
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces a symbolic 2-hour rail blockade across 19 Punjab districts on December 5. Protest targets Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, prepaid meters, and sale of public assets. Details inside.
Govt Bills to Levy Excise on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces bills to impose excise duty on tobacco and a health cess on pan masala, ensuring high taxes after GST compensation ends. Read the details.
AJP Calls BJP's Tribal Status Report a Political Ploy
Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Gogoi dismisses the GoM report on tribal status as a BJP election gimmick, questioning the six-year delay in passing the constitutional amendment bill. Read the full analysis.
705 Odisha Water Schemes Delayed Due to Land, Contractor Issues
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
Manipur GST Bill 2025 Replaces October Ordinance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, to replace the ordinance promulgated on October 7. Get the latest details on the parliamentary move.
3 Bills Introduced Amid Protests in Lok Sabha Winter Session
Amid opposition protests, three key bills introduced in Lok Sabha during Winter Session. The bills focus on post office services, Jammu and Kashmir, and central university amendments. Details inside.
Sitharaman Tables Manipur GST Amendment Bill 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces the Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament to replace the October ordinance. Key legislative move for state taxation.
New Excise Duty Bills for Tobacco, Pan Masala Introduced in LS
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a cess on pan masala, replacing the GST compensation cess. Get the full details.
New Health Security Cess on Tobacco, Pan Masala in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha introduced the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Once the compensation cess ends, tobacco will attract GST plus excise, while pan masala will face GST plus the new cess. Read the full details.
New Excise Duty on Tobacco, Cess on Pan Masala Proposed
The government will table two key bills in Lok Sabha to impose excise duty on tobacco and a new cess on pan masala manufacturing. This move follows the end of the GST compensation cess. Read for details.
Winter Parliament Session: 13 Bills on Agenda
India's Parliament Winter Session commences with 13 key bills including atomic energy reforms and insurance sector changes. Opposition to raise pressing national issues. Full coverage inside.
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