Leh: The festival of colours, Holi, was imbued with patriotic fervour as Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh celebrated the occasion with soldiers in Leh on March 24, 2024. Accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and General Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps Lt Gen Rashim Bali, Rajnath Singh lauded the unwavering commitment…
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has released its provisional payroll data for January 2024, revealing a substantial increase in net members, with a notable emphasis on youth employment and gender diversity. According to the data, EPFO added a remarkable 16.02 lakh net members in January 2024. Among these additions, approximately 8.08 lakh…
Jaipur: In a thrilling encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday, the Rajasthan Royals clinched victory against the Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs in the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The Rajasthan Royals set a challenging target of 194, propelled by skipper Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 82 and a solid…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a significant move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Odisha by announcing its first list of candidates, comprising 18 nominees for various parliamentary constituencies in the state. In a notable decision, the BJP has fielded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Sambalpur seat, underlining…
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign with a win against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), edging past their opponents by a mere four runs in a thrilling encounter at the Eden Gardens. In a roller-coaster match marked by numerous twists and turns, KKR posted a formidable total of 208…
Bhubaneswar: Four promising hockey players from Odisha are set to showcase their talent at the Junior Men National Camp, courtesy of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) facility in Bengaluru from March 31st to May 31st. Prashant Barla, Aakash Soreng, Rosan Kujur, and Ritik…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the forthcoming elections in Nabarangpur district, Odisha Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal conducted a comprehensive review of the district’s preparedness. The review, held in collaboration with Additional DG Police and State Police Nodal Officer Sanjay Kumar, aimed to ensure robust arrangements for the upcoming electoral process. Accompanied by DIGP (South…
New Delhi: With the summer months bringing escalated temperatures, the threat of hospital fires looms large. In a bid to prevent such catastrophic incidents, the Union Health Ministry and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have jointly issued an advisory to all States/UTs, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive measures. The directive urges State Health…
Angul: The 4th Odisha River Conference held on March 21-22 in Angul concluded with a resolute commitment to bolster river conservation education across all sections of society, aiming to rejuvenate the state’s dying and decaying rivers. Organized by Water Initiatives, Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), and 53 partnering organizations worldwide, the conference coincided with the…
Mohali: In a thrilling start to their IPL 2024 campaign, Punjab Kings emerged victorious against Delhi Capitals, securing a hard-fought win by 4 wickets in a nail-biting encounter at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali. The Punjab Kings, chasing a target of 175 runs set by Delhi Capitals, showcased resilience and…
