Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic Portuguese football star, confirmed in an exclusive interview with Portuguese public broadcaster RTP on Monday that the ongoing European Championship would mark his final appearance in the prestigious tournament. “It is, without doubt, my last European Championship. But I’m not emotional about that. I’m moved by all that football means…
Guwahati: A team of scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has announced the discovery of a new species of horned frog, named Xenophrys apatani, from the Tale Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) in Arunachal Pradesh. Situated within the Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity hotspot, this finding marks a significant addition to India’s amphibian diversity. Led by Bhaskar…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha General Administration and Public Grievance Department issued a notification appointing eight senior Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers as private secretaries and Officers on Special Duty (OSDs) in the offices of various ministers in the state. According to the notification, Biswaranjan Rath, currently serving as Joint Commissioner (BDA) in Bhubaneswar, has been appointed…
Bhubaneswar: The Tennis Auditorium of Kalinga Stadium came alive today as the Odisha Sports Journalists’ Association (OSJA), with crucial support from the Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, commemorated World Sports Journalists Day alongside the Centenary Year Celebrations of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). Olympian K Ravi Kumar, the esteemed weightlifter and…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the upcoming world-renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His siblings in Puri, extensive police arrangements have been made to ensure the event proceeds smoothly and peacefully. A significant deployment of 180 platoons of policemen will be stationed for the Rath Yatra, according to DGP Arun Kumar Sarangi. “We have prepared a…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, today launched the “Noble Initiative for Rewarding Mains Aspirants of National Civil Services Examination (NIRMAN)” portal in New Delhi. This unique CSR scheme by Coal India Limited (CIL) aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mission Karmayogi” vision and aims to support meritorious youth from…
New Delhi: Hockey India has announced the launch of the inaugural Hockey India Masters Cup, a groundbreaking tournament featuring both men’s and women’s categories. This pioneering event is set to highlight veteran players over the age of 40, offering them a unique platform to showcase their enduring passion and skill for the sport. The Hockey India…
New Delhi: The Aditya-L1 spacecraft, India’s pioneering solar observatory, has successfully completed its first halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 Lagrangian point. Launched on September 2, 2023, and inserted into its targeted halo orbit on January 6, 2024, the Aditya-L1 mission represents a significant milestone in India’s space exploration endeavors. The spacecraft completes a revolution around…
New Delhi: Indian Railways has recorded impressive growth in freight loading and revenue for June 2024, continuing its upward trajectory and solidifying its role as a key player in the nation’s logistics and transportation sector. During June 2024, Indian Railways achieved originating freight loading of 135.46 million tonnes (MT), a significant increase from the 123.06 MT…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government is taking steps to increase various pensions for eligible beneficiaries in the state, announced Nityananda Gond, Minister of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, on Tuesday. Minister Gond stated that the process to raise pensions for the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities is already underway. The proposed increase…
