Bhubaneswar: The first phase of polling in Odisha’s four Parliamentary constituencies saw an enthusiastic voter turnout, with approximately 53% of voters casting their ballots by 3 pm on Monday. In a press briefing, Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal revealed the turnout figures, indicating that Kalahandi constituency recorded the highest voter participation at 58%, followed…
Kotia: The spirit of democracy was vividly on display as citizens of Kotia participated with great enthusiasm in the ongoing State General Elections 2024 (SGE-2024). By 1 PM, more than 53 percent of voters had already cast their ballots across nine polling stations in Kotia Gram Panchayat. Highlighting the remarkable engagement of the electorate, CEO…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the commencement of Odisha’s first phase of voting for the General Elections 2024 on Monday, the state witnessed a swift response to allegations of election-related malpractices. Nikunja Bihari Dhal, CEO of Odisha, announced the suspension of two polling officials accused of allowing such malpractices in the polling booths in Kalahandi…
Umroi: The 7th edition of the India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI commenced today at Umroi, marking the beginning of a two-week-long training event aimed at enhancing the joint military capabilities of both nations. The exercise, scheduled from 13th to 26th May 2024, is being conducted at a fully developed and modern Foreign Training Node in…
In a captivating turn of events at the ongoing Superbet rapid and blitz chess tournament, India’s R. Praggnanandhaa once again emerged victorious against world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway. While Wei Yi of China leads the tournament with a notable 2.5-point advantage, Praggnanandhaa’s triumph over Carlsen has been a highlight of the event. Despite…
Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showcased a formidable display of cricket, securing a commanding 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 62 of the TATA IPL 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In a high-octane clash, RCB’s counter-attacking knocks, led by Rajat Patidar’s explosive 52 off 32 balls and Will Jacks’ blistering…
Kathmandu: Nepal’s legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has etched his name in history once again by breaking his own record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest, scaling the world’s highest peak for an unprecedented 29th time. The 54-year-old veteran climber achieved this remarkable feat at 7:25 am local time on Sunday, reaching…
Bhubaneswar: With the first phase of elections in Odisha slated for tomorrow, preparations are in their final stages, ensuring a smooth and efficient polling process across the state. Four Lok Sabha constituencies and 28 Assembly constituencies are set to go to the polls in Odisha. The Lok Sabha constituencies include Berhampur, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, and Koraput,…
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings have beaten the Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in Match 61 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, moving within inches of qualifying for the Playoffs with just one game remaining. After a superb bowling performance that restricted Rajasthan Royals to 141/5 in 20 overs, Ruturaj Gaikwad played a true captain’s inning…
Bhubaneswar: The 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition kicked off with a thrilling start as Tamil Nadu’s T Santosh Kumar claimed the first gold medal on the opening day at the illustrious Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Clocking a commendable time of 50.04 seconds in the international low hurdles event, Santosh Kumar showcased his prowess…
