Bhubaneswar: Nandan, 17-year-old Royal Bengal Tiger residing at Odisha’s renowned Nandankanan Zoological Park, breathed his last on Saturday after battling a prolonged illness. Sources reveal that Nandan had been grappling with arthritis in his waist, rendering him unable to walk comfortably. The tiger had been under the care of veterinary orthopaedic specialists at the zoo’s…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s jibe over ‘forgetting’ the names of districts in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday night attacked PM Modi, accusing him of neglecting the Odia language, and ignoring the eminent personalities from the state while conferring the Bharat Ratna award. In a video message, CM Patnaik said the…
Bhubaneswar: The country’s top athletes gear up for the season’s inaugural domestic track and field competition, set to commence on Sunday at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium. The four-day event, the 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition, promises thrilling contests, with over 700 athletes, including 180 female participants, ready to showcase their talent. A highlight of the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, Nikunja Bihari Dhal, assured the public of elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the first phase of simultaneous elections in the state. The voting is scheduled to take place in Kalahandi, Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Berhampur Lok Sabha seats along with 28 Assembly segments on May 13. Addressing…
Mumbai: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan emphasized the pivotal role of technology in driving the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA), stressing the amalgamation of current technologies and investments in emerging technologies. His remarks came during a gathering of scientists and engineers from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) on the occasion of…
New Delhi: Secretary, Ministry of Mines, V L Kantha Rao, inaugurated the Registered Office of Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) at Sansad Marg, New Delhi, in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry and KABIL. KABIL, a Joint Venture Company formed by NALCO, HCL, and MECL, the CPSEs under the Ministry of Mines, embarks…
New Delhi: The Ayurvigyan Auditorium at Army Hospital (R & R) resonated with appreciation and gratitude as International Nurses Day was celebrated with fervour and reverence. Maj Gen Kanwarjit Singh, Offg Commandant of Army Hospital (R&R), graced as the Chief Guest. International Nurses Day holds significant importance worldwide, commemorating the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale…
Doha: Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on the top spot at the Doha Diamond League javelin throw event on Friday. Despite a valiant effort, his final throw of 88.36m fell just two centimeters short of Czech Republic veteran Jakub Vadlejch’s winning effort of 88.38m. Throughout the competition, the 26-year-old Chopra trailed…
Ahmedabad: In a captivating showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans clinched a 35-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in Match 59 of the TATA IPL 2024. The match showcased stellar performances from captain Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Mohit Sharma, setting the stage for an electrifying encounter. Gill and Sudharsan dazzled spectators with…
Bhubaneswar: The School of Engineering at World Skill Center Bhubaneswar witnessed a momentous occasion as it celebrated its third Graduation Ceremony with great enthusiasm. The event, held on Friday, honoured the achievements of successful students from the 2023-24 batch, who were presented with medals and certificates in recognition of their hard work and dedication. The…
