Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation granted authority to collect holding tax from Idco areas to boost revenue

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation can now collect holding tax from areas under Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation. This includes industrial clusters and parks. BMC expects an additional Rs 50 crore annually. The new rule is expected to generate Rs 10 crore this financial year. The move will also enable better facilities in Idco areas.

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What happened between Luka Doncic and Isaac Bonga? NBA stars clash in heated EuroBasket match as tension boils

Luka Doncic, representing Slovenia in a EuroBasket warm-up against Germany, clashed with former teammate Isaac Bonga. The tension escalated due to Bonga’s alleged taunting, leading to heated exchanges and intervention from authorities. Despite Doncic’s 19 points, his team lost, and he faced foul trouble, while his recent weight loss also garnered attention.

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Bank holiday on Ganesh Chaturthi: Are banks open or closed on August 27? Check state-wise list

Ganesh Chaturthi leads to bank closures on August 27 in several states including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, with online services remaining accessible. Further closures are scheduled for Nuakhai and Ganesh Chaturthi in Odisha and Goa, respectively. Customers should note upcoming nationwide holidays in October for Gandhi Jayanti and Diwali, impacting in-person banking services.

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