Itanagar: Amidst the ongoing agitation against the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978 by the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), top leaders of the Forum would meet state’s Home Minister Mama Natung on Friday to discuss their issue, officials said on Thursday. A senior official of the Arunachal Pradesh Home Department…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is determined to turn their fortunes around as they prepare to face Germany in their next set of matches in the FIH Pro League 2024-25. With both teams struggling in the early stages of the tournament, these encounters will be crucial in shaping their standings. India began their campaign…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team will be looking to find consistency and climb the points table as they gear up to face Ireland in their next set of matches in the FIH Pro League 2024-25. After a mixed start to the tournament, India will aim to build momentum with strong performances against an Ireland…
Dubai: Shubman Gill, the newly-crowned top-ranked men’s ODI batter, hit a gritty eighth century in the 50-over format and led India to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh to kick off their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign on a high at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. After Mohammed Shami’s 5-53 helped India bowl out Bangladesh for…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering initiative, the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar has introduced ‘Flybrary’—India’s first-ever take-a-book library. This unique concept, developed by the Bakul Foundation in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India, allows passengers to borrow books for free, read them on their journey, and return them later. Unlike airport libraries in cities…
New Delhi: In response to the recent stampede incident at New Delhi Railway Station, Indian Railways has introduced enhanced safety measures across several key stations to prevent overcrowding and improve passenger management. These measures include special holding areas, additional deployment of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), and controlled platform access at high-traffic railway hubs such…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta to appear before a high-level committee investigating the suicide of a Nepali student and the subsequent actions taken by the university against protesting students. The Higher Education Department issued a formal notice to Samanta, asking him to provide evidence before the committee as…
Bhubaneswar: A stakeholder consultation meeting on promoting agricultural exports from Odisha was held at Krushi Bhavan, focusing on strategies to enhance the state’s presence in global markets. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), aimed to create a supportive ecosystem for exporters, address challenges, and…
Khurda: In a bid to ensure the smooth passage of elephants and prevent accidents on railway tracks, a crucial coordination meeting was held between Khurda Road Railway authorities and Forest officials at the Divisional Railway Manager’s office. The discussion aimed at strengthening cooperation to monitor elephant movement in real-time, reduce train detentions due to caution…
New Delhi: A major act of vandalism disrupted train services at Madhubani Railway Station on February 10, when miscreants damaged 73 glass windows of AC coaches on Train Number 12561 Swatantrata Senani Express (Jaynagar–New Delhi). The sudden attack created panic among passengers, and in the absence of a Railway Protection Force (RPF) or Government Railway…
