Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project is on track for completion by December 2027, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced on Tuesday in the Odisha Assembly. In response to a question posed by Congress MLA Sofia Firdous from Barabati-Cuttack, Minister Mahapatra provided a detailed update on the progress of the…
New Delhi: The National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, hosted a pivotal workshop titled “Empowering Tribal Youth with New Age Skills” in New Delhi today. The workshop aimed to equip tribal youth with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world. Nirupam Chakma, Member of the National…
Kozhikode: The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy on Tuesday reached 70 and several people were reported missing in the worst affected areas, said officials, adding that hundreds are injured and admitted to different hospitals. The worst affected areas are Churalpara, Velarimala, Mundakayil and Pothukalu. The locals from these areas who managed to escape are…
Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for their stellar performance in clinching the bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event at the Paris Olympics 2024. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his pride and joy at the…
Paris: India’s shooter, Manu Bhaker, has etched her name in the annals of Olympic history by clinching her second bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, marking a significant milestone for Indian sports. Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh landed India’s second medal of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 as the shooting pair won bronze in the…
New Delhi: Prof. (Dr) Atul Goel, Director-General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, chaired a significant meeting with representatives from over 27 esteemed health professional bodies of India. Conducted in hybrid mode, the meeting focused on advancing the Ministry’s initiatives on health promotion, including the promotion of healthy diets, physical activity,…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is set to embark on a significant State Visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste from August 5 to 10, 2024. This visit, at the invitation of the respective heads of state, marks a pivotal moment in India’s diplomatic relations with these nations and underscores India’s commitment to strengthening ties in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mumbai: India and Bangladesh have been officially selected to host the next two Asia Cup tournaments, as announced in the Asian Cricket Council’s Invitation for Expression of Interest (IEOI) for sponsorship rights.
Paris: Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh are set to compete for a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event. The duo will face South Korea’s Lee Won-Ho and Oh Ye-Jin in the crucial match at Chateauroux on Tuesday. The pair reached the bronze-medal match by finishing…
Bhubaneswar: Leader of the Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president, Naveen Patnaik, has criticized the first budget of the Mohan Majhi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, accusing it of merely rebranding existing schemes from his previous administration. Speaking during the general discussion on the annual budget for fiscal 2024-25 in the State Assembly, Patnaik…
