London: Italian tennis star Jasmine Paolini has made history by reaching her first Wimbledon semi-final, defeating Emma Navarro in a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory in the women’s singles quarter-final. Paolini’s triumph, achieved in just 58 minutes, marks a significant milestone in her career and in Italian tennis history. Prior to the ongoing tournament, Paolini had…
Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain secured a spot in the Wimbledon 2024 semi-finals after defeating Tommy Paul of the USA in their quarter-final match on Tuesday. Alcaraz triumphed with a notable scoreline of 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, showcasing his intense spirit and exceptional athleticism. The match began with a dynamic first set, where Paul managed…
Wimbledon: Daniil Medvedev defeated world number one Jannik Sinner in a dramatic five-set encounter on Tuesday to secure his place in the Wimbledon semi-finals for the second consecutive year. The fifth-ranked Medvedev overcame the gallant challenge of the Italian, who faced a concerning mid-match health scare, to triumph 6-7 (7/9), 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 6-3….
Chennai: The Indian women’s cricket team showcased an extraordinary performance as they triumphed over South Africa by 10 wickets in the final match of the 2024 women’s T20 series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has set an ambitious directive to elevate Odisha to the status of a leading industrial state in India, with a strong focus on creating ample employment opportunities for the youth. The directive was issued during a review meeting of the programmes of the Industries Department and Micro, Small, and Medium…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the educational infrastructure in Odisha, the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, to implement the Prime Minister’s School for Rising India (PM Shri) Yojana. Under the MoU, approximately 800 schools in Odisha will be transformed into PM Shri Schools, embodying the core principles of…
Wimbledon: In a thrilling display of resilience and determination, Donna Vekic secured her first Grand Slam semifinal berth at Wimbledon, marking a significant milestone in her career. The 28-year-old Croatian defeated qualifier Lulu Sun with scores of 5-7, 6-4, 6-1, making this her 43rd major tournament appearance. Vekic’s victory propels her into the semifinals at…
Bhubaneswar: In response to a surge in dengue cases, the Odisha government has initiated a comprehensive surveillance programme aimed at curbing the spread of the disease across the state. The Health Department on Tuesday issued directives to District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners to identify high-incidence areas from the past five years and conduct thorough surveys…
Bhubaneswar: Vice Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), Balwant Singh, along with senior BDA officials, met with Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, the newly appointed Minister of Housing & Urban Development and Public Enterprises, and Chairman of the BDA. The delegation congratulated Dr. Mahapatra on his new role and provided updates on ongoing and future projects….
New Delhi: In a significant move towards empowering rural, tribal, and farming communities, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on livelihood generation projects. The agreement was signed by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR, and…
