Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a high alert to Collectors of six districts in anticipation of heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal. The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) instructed the districts falling under orange and yellow warning zones to remain vigilant and prepared for any potential emergencies. In a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan today conducted a review of the ongoing construction of the new building for SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The minister sought updates on the progress of this significant healthcare project from departmental officers, the Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation (OBCC), and the construction company responsible for the…
Bhubaneswar: The shifting of ornaments and precious stones stored in the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the Jagannath Temple in Puri to a temporary strong room within the temple premises was successfully completed on Thursday. The operation was carried out by an 11-member team led by retired justice Biswanath Rath, chairman of the inspection committee…
Mumbai: Cricketer Hardik Pandya and actress Natasa Stankovic have officially confirmed their separation. The couple released a joint statement on Instagram, revealing their decision to part ways mutually after four years together. This announcement follows weeks of speculation regarding their relationship status and comes just days after Natasa reportedly left Mumbai with their three-year-old son,…
Dambulla: Ahead of opening their Women’s T20 Asia Cup title defence against Pakistan, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has said that winning each game and giving their best in the tournament is of utmost importance. The Asia Cup comes at a critical juncture for India, especially with the T20 World Cup scheduled in Bangladesh in October….
New Delhi: Middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain for India’s T20I series against Sri Lanka, while Rohit Sharma will continue to lead the side in the ODI leg of the tour. Shubman Gill will be the vice-captain of both white-ball teams in the series, starting from July 27 in Pallekele. Rishabh Pant is…
New Delhi: The Indian football team has retained its 124th spot while Lionel Messi’s Argentina consolidated the top position in the latest FIFA rankings issued on Thursday. Argentina’s unbeaten run to the continental title glory strengthened their hold at the top spot. India heaved a sigh of relief as it didn’t drop any place in…
New Delhi: The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), in collaboration with Netflix India, has introduced a pioneering upskilling program named “The Voicebox” aimed at enhancing the capabilities of voice-over artists across India. The initiative, formally launched today at Shastri Bhawan, underscores NFDC and Netflix’s shared commitment to fostering talent and promoting Indian cinema within the…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of 32 scientists from 10 countries including Finland, Poland, India, China, USA, Czech Republic, Japan, Germany, Spain, and Italy has observed a smaller black hole orbiting a larger one in the galaxy OJ 287, located four billion light-years away. This marks the first time an orbiting black…
Hamburg, Germany: Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, docked at Hamburg for a three-day visit aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation between India and Germany. The visit marks another significant step in the deepening bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the defense sector. During the visit, a series of professional interactions between the Indian…
