Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s hockey stars Amit Rohidas and Shilanand Lakra received a warm welcome at Kalinga Stadium on Monday following India’s gold medal-winning campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj welcomed and felicitated the two players, celebrating their contribution to India’s golden triumph at the continental event. India’s…
Bhubaneswar: With thousands of migratory birds set to make Chilika their winter home, the wildlife authorities have intensified protection measures across the lagoon, deploying dedicated personnel to prevent poaching and safeguard key bird habitats. The Chilika Wildlife Division has established 22 temporary bird protection camps, besides deploying two mobile patrol units and setting up a…
Bhubaneswar: Systematic research, documentation and wider dissemination of knowledge on the diverse dimensions of Shree Jagannath Consciousness can help take Odisha’s rich cultural heritage to a global audience, experts said at a day-long workshop organised by the Odia Virtual Academy. The workshop brought together scholars, researchers, writers and subject experts to discuss the various philosophical,…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Smriti Mandhana as the new full-time white-ball captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, ushering in a new leadership era following Harmanpreet Kaur’s decision to step down. Mandhana, one of the most experienced and accomplished players in the Indian side, will now…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has stepped up efforts to eliminate mobile network gaps and expand high-capacity broadband connectivity across the state, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg directing telecom operators and concerned agencies to prepare time-bound plans to address connectivity issues, particularly in uncovered and border areas. The directions were issued during the eighth meeting of the State…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has lauded Harmanpreet Kaur for her contribution to Indian women’s cricket after she stepped down as captain across all formats, bringing an end to a leadership journey spanning more than a decade. The board described Kaur as one of the central figures in the…
New Delhi: A historic chapter in Indian women’s cricket has come to an end, with Harmanpreet Kaur stepping down as captain across all formats after leading India to their maiden senior ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title. Kaur announced her decision on social media, ending her tenure as the full-time T20I captain that began in…
Bhubaneswar: Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway have been disrupted following a landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations, prompting the railway authorities to cancel several trains and curtail the operations of others as restoration work gets underway. The changes have been made as a safety measure and to facilitate clearance and…
Cuttack: With student union elections scheduled for October 15 and the festive season approaching, Odisha DGP Vinaytosh Mishra has directed senior police officials across the state to step up preventive measures and ensure strict law and order. Mishra issued the directions during a high-level review meeting with district Superintendents of Police and Range IGs/DIGs through…
Bhubaneswar: With student union elections approaching, the Odisha Higher Education Department has asked educational institutions across the state to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards violence and ensure that polling takes place in a peaceful and orderly manner. Higher Education Commissioner-cum-Secretary Arvind Agrawal issued the directive on Monday while reviewing preparations for the upcoming student union…
