Dubai: India has cemented its dominance in white-ball cricket by retaining the No. 1 spot in both the ICC Men’s ODI and T20I rankings, according to the annual update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday. Meanwhile, Australia continued its reign in Test cricket, holding onto the top position despite a narrowing lead….
Keonjhar: With a renewed focus on water security and agricultural expansion, the Odisha government is fast-tracking the completion of the long-delayed Kanupur Irrigation Project in Keonjhar district. During a two-day visit on May 4, Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Department of Water Resources, conducted an extensive review of the project’s…
Bhubaneswar: The birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter Dharanidhar Nayak was celebrated with great fervor today at his ancestral village Kusumita in Keonjhar district, with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi leading the state-level observance and announcing a slew of development projects to honor the revolutionary’s legacy. Marking the occasion, the Chief Minister laid the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Monday firmly dismissed reports that surplus sacred wood (Daru) from the Nabakalebar ceremony of Puri’s Shree Jagannath Temple was used to carve idols for the newly constructed Jagannath temple in Digha, West Bengal. Addressing the media, the Minister clarified that the “balaka” Daru — surplus logs left after…
New Delhi: In a strong reaffirmation of their deepening defence ties, Raksha MantriRajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi today. The two leaders reviewed the evolving security landscape, condemned terrorism in all its forms, and committed to intensifying defence cooperation under the…
New Delhi: Prakash Magdum, a seasoned officer of the Indian Information Service (1999 batch), today officially took over as the Managing Director of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). With a distinguished career in public communication and film heritage management, Magdum brings over two decades of expertise to the role. Prior to this appointment, he…
New Delhi: In a high-level review meeting held on Monday, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, unveiled a forward-looking vision to accelerate India’s science-led growth through AI-powered innovation, deep-tech startups, and infrastructure democratization. The meeting focused extensively on the evolving role of the newly established…
Dalhousie: In a groundbreaking achievement for student-led innovation from India, Japteg Singh Bamrah, a Class 12 student at Dalhousie Public School, has been named one of the five global winners of the prestigious HonorsGradU 2025 Scholarship. His award-winning project—the Solar Mech Engine—earned him the “Build a Better Future” Award, placing him at the forefront of…
Bhubaneswar: With the world-famous Ratha Yatra 2025 approaching, the Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha has ramped up preparations to ensure smooth medical services during the grand festival in Puri. In a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan yesterday evening, Aswathy S., Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, reviewed the department’s readiness and laid…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards ensuring citizen-centric governance and timely justice delivery, the Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha today organized a Special Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The day-long session was presided over by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary to Government, and aimed at fast-tracking the disposal of pending appeal cases filed…
