Bhubaneswar: Ramakanta Rath, one of the most celebrated modernist poets in Odia literature and a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, passed away on Sunday at the age of 90. He breathed his last at his residence in Kharavela Nagar, Bhubaneswar, leaving behind an enduring literary legacy. Born on December 13, 1934, in Cuttack, Rath pursued…
New Delhi: The Hockey India 7th Annual Awards 2024 celebrated a century of Indian hockey and marked the golden jubilee of India’s historic 1975 World Cup victory, bringing together the country’s greatest hockey talents and dignitaries in a grand ceremony in New Delhi. This year’s event was particularly special as Hockey India felicitated the 1975…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in parts of Odisha on March 19 and 21, offering a brief respite from the intense heatwave conditions gripping the state. According to IMD’s Evening Weather Bulletin, scattered rain or thundershowers are expected in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Sundargarh on March 19,…
New York: NASA and SpaceX successfully launched a crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at bringing back NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded in space since June last year due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The Dragon spacecraft lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9…
Bhubaneswar: The scorching summer heat continues to grip Odisha, with Sambalpur recording the highest temperature of the season at 42.2°C. As the mercury rises, several districts are experiencing intense heat wave conditions, with at least four cities surpassing the 40°C mark. Weather scientist Umashankar Dash, in a social media update on X (formerly Twitter), confirmed…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards the future of transportation, Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced that the electronics component technology for the Hyperloop project will be developed at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. The Minister made the announcement during his visit to the Hyperloop testing…
Port Louis: INS Imphal, the Indian Navy’s stealth-guided missile destroyer, successfully completed its port visit to Mauritius and departed from Port Louis today. The warship was in Mauritius to participate in the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations, where it represented India with a marching contingent, a Navy band, and a flypast by two MH-60R helicopters….
Aizawl: In a historic move, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah presided over the formal transfer of Assam Rifles Battalion land to the Government of Mizoram in Aizawl today. The transfer, which included the official exchange of maps, was attended by Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, the Union Home Secretary, the Director of…
Geneva: India reaffirmed its commitment to labour welfare, social justice, and employment generation at the 353rd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), currently underway in Geneva from March 10 to March 20, 2025. The Indian delegation, led by Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, actively participated in key discussions, highlighting…
Bhubaneswar: The Vrindavan Mahotsav witnessed a spectacular evening of classical dance and music as renowned actress and Bharatanatyam exponent Hema Malini captivated the audience with a mesmerizing performance at Rabindra Mandap. Organized by the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department in collaboration with Brindavan Gurukul, the festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Odisha. Hema…
