Bhubaneswar: As the 77th Independence Day approaches, Odisha’s Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are gearing up for celebrations with a renewed spirit of patriotism. In a review meeting held via video conference, Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Usha Padhee, assessed the preparedness of ULBs across the state. The meeting, which included DMA Debasis Singh,…
Paris: In a thrilling encounter at the Paris Olympics 2024, India secured another bronze medal in men’s hockey, mirroring their success from the Tokyo Olympics. The Indian team, led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, edged out Spain 2-1 in a closely fought bronze medal match on Thursday.
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities welcomed a Japanese delegation to discuss the potential establishment of a vocational training institute or university for visually impaired individuals in Odisha. In a meeting held on Thursday, Bishnupada Sethi, IAS Principal Secretary, engaged with the delegation to explore the proposal. Ryuchi Aoki, Principal…
Paris: Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat delivered a commanding performance, securing his place in the semifinals of the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024. Sehrawat will face Japanese wrestler Higuchi Rei in the semifinal later today.
New Delhi: The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Army Welfare Association Society (AWES) in a ceremony held in New Delhi. The MoU was signed under the chairpersonship of Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). This strategic…
Kolkata: Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and veteran CPM leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharya passed away on Thursday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, his family confirmed. Bhattacharya had been admitted to a private hospital in Alipore, Kolkata, on July 29, 2023, due to multiple health issues. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and required…
Paris: In a significant setback for India’s wrestling contingent at the ongoing Summer Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) decided to send wrestler Antim Panghal and her support staff back home due to a disciplinary breach. This decision came after French authorities reported that Antim had given her Olympic Village accreditation to her sister.
Paris: Vinesh Phogat, the 29-year-old wrestling sensation from Haryana, announced her retirement on Thursday, following a dramatic turn of events that led to her disqualification from the gold medal bout in the 50 kg women’s category at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Paris: Mirabai Chanu narrowly missed out on a medal at the Paris Olympics, finishing fourth in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event, adding to India’s series of close finishes in this edition of the Games. Mirabai had previously opened India’s medal account at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a total lift of 202 kg in the…
Colombo: In a landmark victory, Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka triumphed over Rohit Sharma’s India by a commanding 110 runs in the third ODI at Colombo, clinching the series 2-0. This win marks Sri Lanka’s first bilateral ODI series victory over India in 27 years, the last being in 1997.
