Chandigarh: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated a state-of-the-art 24×7 water supply project at Manimajra in Chandigarh, completed at a cost of approximately Rs 75 crore under the Smart City Mission. The project promises to benefit over one lakh residents, ensuring continuous water supply through a 22 km pipeline. Addressing the…
Bhubaneswar: The fortnight-long “VIRAASAT” exhibition, dedicated to celebrating the 10th National Handloom Day, commenced at Handloom Haat in Janpath on Saturday. Organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the exhibition will run until 16th August 2024. This year, the 10th National Handloom…
Paris: Lakshya Sen lost to Denmark’s defending Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen 20-22, 14-21 in the men’s singles semifinal on Sunday. Lakshya will next face Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the bronze medal match on Monday. While Axelsen will take on Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the final. The first game saw Lakshya gain the…
Paris: Lovlina Borgohain lost to Chinese top seed Li Qian in the women’s 75kg quarterfinal, ending India’s boxing campaign at the Paris Olympics, here on Sunday. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist suffered a 1-4 loss in a split decision against Qian at the North Paris Arena on Sunday. After Nikhat Zareen’s elimination, Lovlina was the favourite…
Paris: In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, India emerged victorious in a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout against Great Britain at the Paris Olympics. The veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh’s stellar performance was pivotal in securing the win, even as India played with ten men for the last 42 minutes of the match. Sreejesh’s incredible…
Bhubaneswar: To promote the use of the Odia language and enhance agricultural oversight, a high-level meeting of senior officers was convened under the chairmanship of the Chief Administrative Secretary. The meeting focused on several key directives aimed at improving administrative efficiency and ensuring the welfare of farmers. One of the major directives issued was the…
Bhubaneswar: Addressing concerns about the future of the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), Odisha’s Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling confirmed on Saturday that the flagship health scheme, initiated by the previous BJD government, will continue to operate. Under BSKY, beneficiaries will continue to receive cashless medical services at both government and private hospitals. Currently, the scheme…
Bhubaneswar: “Economic empowerment is crucial for every woman to achieve self-reliance, fulfill their aspirations, and contribute to the holistic growth of society,” emphasized Aparajita Sarangi, Lok Sabha MP from Bhubaneswar, during the foundation day event of the UCCIL Ladies Forum. The UCCIL Ladies Forum, the women’s wing of the Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
Kokrajhar: Odisha FC (OFC) kicked off their campaign in the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over the BSF Football Team (BSF FT) in a Group E encounter held at the SAI Stadium. The emphatic win places Odisha FC at the top of the group standings, ahead of North East United FC…
Wayanad: The Indian Navy is steadfastly conducting rescue and relief operations in the landslide-affected areas of Wayanad district, undeterred by inclement weather and challenging terrain.
