Paris Olympics: India’s Boxing Campaign Ends With Lovlina’s Quarterfinal Loss

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…

Read More

Odisha Agriculture Dept Mandates Odia Language in Functions and Enhances Agricultural Oversight

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…

Read More

Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana to Continue till the Rollout of New Scheme in Phases

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…

Read More

UCCIL Ladies Forum Celebrates Foundation Day, Highlights Women’s Economic Empowerment

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…

Read More

Deputy CM KV Singh Deo Launches State-Level Oil Palm Plantation Campaign in Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister KV Singh Deo today inaugurated a state-level oil palm plantation campaign in Dhanpur village under Betonati block in Mayurbhanj district, as part of his two-day tour of the district. The campaign is supported by 11 palm oil companies, all of which showcased their products at the event. This…

Read More