Puri: The Puri Heritage Walks marked its first anniversary at Sanskruti Bhavan, celebrating a year of promoting the rich cultural and historical legacy of the Sankha Kshetra—one of Hinduism’s four sacred “dhamas” and the revered abode of the Trinity. The event brought together eminent heritage experts, activists, and enthusiasts who underscored the need for preservation,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s clean energy transition received a significant push on Monday as Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, reviewed the progress of flagship renewable energy programmes—PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM. Highlighting the state’s commitment to a sustainable, self-reliant future, Singh Deo said Odisha was determined…
Bhubaneswar: The home crowd at Kalinga Stadium erupted in applause on Sunday evening as Odisha hurdler Pragyan Prasanti Sahu powered her way to victory in the Women’s 100m Hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meet. The 25-year-old from Balasore, who has long pursued excellence in the shadow of star hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, displayed…
Bhubaneswar: Tensions flared at Utkal University on Monday after a man with no enrolment at the institution was found dead near a hostel, prompting demands for urgent safety measures on the Vani Vihar campus. The deceased, identified as Biswa, was employed as a driver for a youth leader of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD)….
Quetta: Balochistan on Monday commemorated its 78th Independence Day, with pro-independence voices renewing calls for global recognition of the region’s sovereignty despite stringent restrictions imposed by Pakistani authorities. The day, rooted in the Baloch nationalist movement, recalls March 1947 when the princely state of Kalat briefly declared independence following the partition of British India. That…
Tehran: Iran is grappling with an escalating water shortage that threatens major urban centers, including the capital, President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on Sunday. The crisis, fueled by a severe drought and shrinking dam reserves, has prompted emergency measures to safeguard supplies. During a meeting with senior media executives in Tehran, Pezeshkian said authorities are working…
Istanbul: Northwestern Turkey was struck by a powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Sunday evening, leaving one person dead, injuring several others, and causing widespread damage in Balikesir province. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), the tremor hit the Sindirgi district at 7:53 p.m. local time (1653 GMT). Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that…
Guwahati: Breaking new ground for Assam, 21-year-old Arani S. Hazarika from Bamunimaidam, Guwahati, has created history by becoming the first Assamese to graduate in Sanskrit and Classical Hindi from the prestigious University of Oxford. The milestone was marked on August 9 at the university’s iconic Sheldonian Theatre, where Arani received her Bachelor’s degree in the…
New Delhi: Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a four-day official visit to India, aimed at deepening bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing strategic engagement between the two nations. His visit, from 11 to 14 August 2025, underscores the growing defence partnership and shared commitment towards…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards solving drinking water scarcity in coastal Odisha, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday inaugurated the state’s first seawater desalination plant at Matikhal near Chhatrapur in Ganjam district. The ₹135-crore project, developed by Odisha Sands Complex (OSCOM), a unit of Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL), will produce 4.5 million…
