Titlagarh: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik marked a significant step in his electoral journey today as he filed his nomination papers for the Kantabanji Assembly constituency. The filing took place at the Sub-collector’s office in Titlagarh, accompanied by a host of senior BJD leaders and supporters. This marks CM Naveen’s…
Surat: The city of Surat was abuzz with the joy of Yoga as it hosted the ‘Yoga Mahotsav,’ a grand celebration leading up to the International Day of Yoga-2024. Taking place at the Police Parade Ground in Athwalines, this event witnessed a massive turnout, with over seven thousand eager participants coming together to immerse themselves…
New Delhi: A high-level delegation led by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal concluded a series of productive meetings in New Zealand from April 26th to 27th, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The delegation engaged in discussions with key stakeholders including Hon. Todd McClay, Minister for Trade of New Zealand, Brook Barrington, Acting…
New York: The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, in collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), is set to host a significant side event titled “Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way” on May 3rd, 2024, during the 57th Session…
Chennai: In a crucial encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday, the Punjab Kings secured a vital victory over the Chennai Super Kings by 7 wickets, keeping their hopes of making it to the playoffs alive in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. Chasing a target of 163, Punjab Kings exhibited a disciplined batting performance,…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI), in a historic move, witnessed vibrant participation from tribal communities, including the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), in the recently conducted phase 1 and phase 2 of the General Elections 2024. Notably, the Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar exercised their franchise for the first time in a…
New Delhi: The online nominations and recommendations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2025, to be announced on Republic Day 2025, have commenced as of today. The deadline for submitting nominations for Padma Awards is September 15, 2024. Interested parties can submit their nominations through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in). The Padma Awards, comprising Padma Vibhushan,…
Bhubaneswar: To alleviate the discomfort caused by the scorching heat, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated the installation of temporary shelters at major traffic junctions across the city. As temperatures soar, citizens often find themselves exposed to the harsh sun while waiting at traffic points. BMC’s initiative aims to provide respite to pedestrians and…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive forecast detailing various weather systems and warnings across different regions of the country. Northeast India and East India: A cyclonic circulation over northeast Bangladesh and a trough extending from Bihar to Nagaland are expected to bring widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to Arunachal Pradesh, Assam,…
Astana (Kazakhstan): Indian boxers Aryan, Yashwardhan Singh, Priyanshu and Sahil marched into semifinals with confident wins at the Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024, here on Wednesday. Aryan gave India a perfect start with a 5-0 unanimous decision win against Uzbekistan’s Juraev Shakarboy in the 51kg category. His win was followed by Yashwardhan (63.5kg),…
