Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 17: The Union Cabinet has approved raising the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month. The move is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees under the EPFO social security framework. Who will benefit from this? Under the existing limit, employees earning more than Rs 15,000 a month are not automatically required to come under the EPF framework. With the new ceiling, workers earning between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 a month will be brought under mandatory coverage, subject to applicable rules.…
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Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 17: Oracle is undergoing a major global restructuring, with the company beginning its second round of layoffs in 2026 this week. The move could affect thousands of employees worldwide, including workers in India. Amid the layoffs, new Chief Financial Officer Hilary Maxson addressed employees at an all hands meeting. She urged them to be more deliberate about how the company uses its time and money. According to reports from Business Insider, Maxson said employees should help sustain Oracle’s financial growth by being “thoughtful about where we spend our time and money.” She clarified that the message was…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: India’s drug regulator has issued a public health alert against two unauthorised cosmetic products labelled as “Made in Pakistan” after drug tests found excessive levels of heavy metals. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) identified the products as Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream. A public notice was issued by CDSCO’s Cosmetics Division on September 8. In which, the regulator said neither product had the required registration certificate for import to India. According to CDSCO, testing and analysis found heavy metal levels exceeding specific limits. This may pose health risks, including toxic effects. Products…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: Odisha is likely to experience continued rain over the next week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued district wise warnings until September 22. A cyclonic circulation over the north west Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas is influencing weather conditions across the state. Rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is expected in several districts of Odisha on Wednesday and Thursday. A yellow warning has been issued for 20 districts during this period. The IMD has issued a yellow warning for 17 districts on September 18. Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur and Balasore are likely to receive heavy…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: A joint coastal security exercise, Sagar Kavach, began along the Odisha and West Bengal coasts on Wednesday to assess preparedness against possible terrorist infiltration through waterways. Security agencies from both states are participating in the mock drill, which covers operations from the sea to coastal land. The exercise aims to identify security gaps, improve coordination and strengthen the response to potential threats throughout the sea route. Personnel are conducting surveillance and patrols across coastal areas as part of the drill. This is the second joint Sagar Kavach exercise of the year. The drills are conducted twice…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: Flipkart has announced the dates for its Big Billion Days Sale 2026, with the festive shopping event set to begin on October 9 in India. The e-commerce platform has also launched a dedicated microsite highlighting bank offers, cashback and other deals planned for the sale. Flipkart Plus, Flipkart Black and Flipkart Credit Card members will get early access to the sale from October 8. This is one day before it opens to other customers. The company is expected to offer discounts across electronics and other categories during this event. According to Flipkart’s microsite, customers can get…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: India all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has recovered from her ankle injury and is set to return to competitive cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. This was confirmed in an update from her coach Arjun Dev. Speaking to a news portal, Dev confirmed that Patil is expected to join India’s Asian Games squad. Notably, her selection had been subject to fitness clearance. This came after she suffered an ankle injury during the Women’s T20 World Cup in June. Patil injured her right ankle while fielding against the Netherlands at Headingley on June 17. She was unable…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 10 lakh penalty on Rapido for misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices and the use of dark patterns that encouraged riders to pay more before their rides get confirmed. The action against Roppen Transportation Services, which operates Rapido, followed the CCPA’s wider examination of ride-hailing platforms over pre-ride tipping and dynamic pricing practices. According to CCPA, Rapido’s app displayed prompts such as “Higher the price, higher the chance of getting a ride.” It also suggested increasing fares when drivers were reportedly not accepting the original amount. The…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: Gold rates have risen in India on Wednesday. The rates have increased by Rs 270 in the last 24 hours. On September 16, 2026, 24 carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,53,440. Meanwhile, 22 carat gold (10 grams) has been priced at Rs 1,40,650. Further, 18 carat gold (10 grams) costs Rs 1,15,080. 10-gram gold rates today across major cities of India looks like this: Bhubaneswar: Rs 1,53,440 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,40,650 for 22 carat gold. Cuttack: Rs 1,53,440 for 24 carat gold. Rs 1,40,650 for 22 carat gold. New Delhi: Rs 1,53,590 for 24…
Industry Odisha Bureau, Sept 16: Jio has partnered with Canva to offer eligible users in India up to 12 months of Canva Pro or Canva Pro Lite at no additional cost. The offer is scheduled to go live today, on September 12, 2026. Notably, the subscription will depend on the user’s eligible Jio recharge plan. Users on the Rs 399 Jio plan will get Canva Pro. Meanwhile, those on the Rs 349 plan and eligible 2GB/day plans above Rs 349 will receive Canva Pro Lite. According to Jio and Canva, the offer is worth up to Rs 4,000/ Eligible users can…