Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming roadshow in Bhubaneswar on May 10, the Commissionerate Police has rolled out extensive security measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. Twin city police commissioner Sanjeev Panda addressed the media regarding the security arrangements, revealing that 55 platoons of forces will be deployed to…
New Delhi: Sam Pitroda, the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, tendered his resignation from his post on Wednesday evening amidst a political storm triggered by his controversial remarks. His resignation came after facing severe backlash for making an analogy regarding India’s diversity, which drew widespread criticism. Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, accepted Pitroda’s resignation, confirming the…
Abu Dhabi: Chamari Athapaththu’s sensational 102-run knock helped Sri Lanka to post a match-winning total in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2024 against Scotland, here at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The skipper hit 13 fours and four sixes en route to 102 off 63 as Sri Lanka posted 169/5 in 2O…
Bhubaneswar: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has confirmed his participation in the Federation Cup, starting from May 12, which will be his first domestic tournament in three years. Neeraj last competed in the 2021 Federation Cup which was held before the Tokyo Olympics, the javelin thrower made his mark by becoming the first Indian to win…
New Delhi: In a bid to foster scientific curiosity and environmental consciousness among school students, the Jigyasa Division of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NISCPR) organized a Student-Science Connect program titled “Impact of Climate Change: Food and Water Sustainability” at the Vivekananda Hall, CSIR-NISCPR campus,…
New Delhi: In an unprecedented turn of events, over 70 Air India Express flights faced cancellation as senior cabin crew members resorted to a “mass sick leave” protest, leaving the airline scrambling to manage the disruption. The sudden sick leave by approximately 300 cabin crew members resulted in flight cancellations affecting both international and domestic…
New Delhi: In a significant development for archival preservation, the National Archives of India (NAI) has acquired the private paper collection of the esteemed Late Rafi Ahmad Kidwai. This invaluable collection comprises original correspondences between Kidwai and eminent leaders such as Pt. Nehru, Sardar Patel, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and P.D. Tandon, among others. The papers…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha reported 786 cases of heat-related illnesses and three fatalities attributed to sunstroke this summer. The state’s health infrastructure is on high alert as health officials work tirelessly to mitigate the impact of the scorching temperatures. Director of Health Services, Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohapatra, confirmed the distressing statistics, highlighting the severity of the situation….
New Delhi: As the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 continue to unfold, Phase-5 is set to witness a robust electoral battle, with 695 candidates gearing up to contest across 49 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) spread over 8 States/Union Territories. A total of 1586 nominations were filed for the upcoming phase, reflecting the keen interest and participation of…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology-Indian School of Mines (IIT-ISM), Dhanbad, successfully organized a one-day workshop on the State Mining Index. Held today, the workshop aimed to introduce a comprehensive tool for stakeholders in the mining sector to assess various aspects related to the Ease of Doing…
