Kuala Lumpur: G Trisha stood tall to hit a fine 52 while spinners took seven wickets collectively as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to become first-ever winners of the inaugural U19 Women’s Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Sunday. Trisha, who was a member of the Indian team winning the first-ever U19 Women’s…
Bhubaneswar: Efforts are underway to tranquilize and bring back tigress Zeenat, currently roaming the Jhargram forest in West Bengal, to the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Prakash Chand Gogineni, Field Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve, confirmed that Zeenat is being tracked round the clock by the forest departments of Odisha and West Bengal. “The tigress is…
Dhalai, Tripura: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹668 crore in Dhalai, Tripura. As part of his visit, Shah interacted with members of the Bru Reang community at the Haduklau Para Bru Settlement Colony and visited their homes, emphasizing the government’s…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled to be held at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, from January 8 to 10, 2025. A high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan last Wednesday assessed the progress across various departments to ensure the…
Bhubaneswar: A mega yarn production project, valued at over ₹4,300 crore, will soon be established in Odisha’s Bhadrak district, marking a significant milestone in the state’s industrial and economic landscape. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi shared the development through his social media handle today, expressing gratitude to the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for approving the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated the monthly distribution of Public Distribution System (PDS) rations for January 2025, ensuring food security for beneficiaries across the state. District Collectors have been directed to expedite the lifting of PDS rice from government godowns, a process that began on December 6. As of yesterday, Nabarangpur and Deogarh districts…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to release the 4th phase of the first installment under the Subhadra Yojana in January 2025, providing financial aid to over 20 lakh beneficiaries. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, addressing the media on Friday, highlighted that the delay in disbursing the fourth phase is due to ongoing document verification. “We…
New Delhi: Indian Railways celebrated the outstanding contributions of its employees and officers at the 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The prestigious awards, recognizing exemplary service and dedication, were presented by Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw. The ceremony was attended by…
Bhubaneswar: Amrit Dhara Palliative Care Trust marked its 5th Foundation Day with a heartwarming celebration at the Seminar Hall of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. The event was graced by Padmashree Prof. Dr. Subrat Kumar Acharya as the Chief Guest and Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohapatra, Director of Health Services, Government of Odisha, as the Guest of Honour. Chairperson…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated Patha Utsav, originally scheduled for December 22, 2024, has been postponed due to relentless rainfall triggered by a depression over the Bay of Bengal. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the decision on its official X handle on Saturday, assuring citizens that the new date and venue for the event will be communicated…
