Paris: Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat faced a setback in his pursuit of Olympic glory as he lost to Japan’s Higuchi Rei in the semi-final of the men’s freestyle 57kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Sehrawat, who had impressed earlier in the competition, was defeated 0-10 by the top-seeded Japanese wrestler. The loss sends Sehrawat…
New Delhi: Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur today took over as the Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) at the office of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services. The Flag Officer, who was commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 27, 1987, brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in military medicine. Before…
London: The Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, arrived at London Harbour on August 7th for a four-day visit, marking another chapter in the enduring relationship between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy. This visit underscores the historical ties between the two navies, which have flourished over recent decades through regular visits, joint naval…
Bhubaneswar: The Commerce and Transport Department of Odisha is ramping up its efforts to curb road accidents and fatalities, particularly in rural areas and high-risk districts. In a crucial meeting held at Kharavela Bhavan, Principal Secretary Usha Padhi led discussions aimed at enhancing road safety measures across the state. The meeting was attended by Transport Commissioner…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move towards ensuring round-the-clock access to food grains for public distribution system (PDS) beneficiaries, Odisha launched a standalone grain dispensing solution. The Annapurti Grain ATM, inaugurated today at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to achieve nutritional security. The innovative Annapurti solution was unveiled by…
Bhubaneswar: As the 77th Independence Day approaches, Odisha’s Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are gearing up for celebrations with a renewed spirit of patriotism. In a review meeting held via video conference, Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Usha Padhee, assessed the preparedness of ULBs across the state. The meeting, which included DMA Debasis Singh,…
New Delhi: The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Army Welfare Association Society (AWES) in a ceremony held in New Delhi. The MoU was signed under the chairpersonship of Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). This strategic…
Kolkata: Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and veteran CPM leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharya passed away on Thursday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, his family confirmed. Bhattacharya had been admitted to a private hospital in Alipore, Kolkata, on July 29, 2023, due to multiple health issues. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and required…
Paris: In a significant setback for India’s wrestling contingent at the ongoing Summer Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) decided to send wrestler Antim Panghal and her support staff back home due to a disciplinary breach. This decision came after French authorities reported that Antim had given her Olympic Village accreditation to her sister.
Paris: Mirabai Chanu narrowly missed out on a medal at the Paris Olympics, finishing fourth in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event, adding to India’s series of close finishes in this edition of the Games. Mirabai had previously opened India’s medal account at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a total lift of 202 kg in the…
