Buenos Aires: Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez, a 60-year-old Argentine, shattered stereotypes and carved her name into the history books by clinching the coveted title of Miss Universe for the province of Buenos Aires. Her victory, announced on Wednesday, not only celebrates her remarkable journey but also underscores the Miss Universe beauty pageant’s dedication to embracing diversity…
New Delhi: The Government has permitted the export of 99,150 metric tons (MT) of onions to six neighbouring countries, namely Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. This decision comes amidst concerns over lower crop yields in the 2023-24 Kharif and Rabi seasons compared to previous years, coupled with increased demand in the global…
Bhubaneswar: V Shrinivas, Secretary of the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (P&PW), announced the integration of pension portals of all pension disbursing banks into the Integrated Pensioners’ Portal during the launch ceremony of the portal by Bank of India on April 26, 2024. This initiative aims to streamline services for pensioners and ensure ease…
Madrid: Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis maestro, showcased his resilience and determination as he triumphed over Australia’s Alex de Minaur in a thrilling encounter at the Madrid Open on Saturday. The match, held at the iconic Manolo Santana Stadium, saw Nadal emerge victorious with a hard-fought 7-6 (8-6), 6-3 win, taking just over two hours…
Dehradun: The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) in Dehradun marked its 65th Foundation Day with grand celebrations held on its campus today. Established on April 14, 1960, the institute has remained a pioneer in research and development, driving innovation and fostering collaborations with industry partners. The momentous occasion was…
Bhubaneswar: Residents of Odisha are bracing themselves for a scorching heat wave as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts severe heat-wave conditions to prevail over parts of the state for the next four days. Speaking at a press conference in Bhubaneswar, IMD scientist Umashankar Dash warned that dry winds in the atmosphere are likely to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, unveiled the party’s eighth list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state on Saturday. In a significant announcement, Gautam Buddha Das has been nominated as the BJD candidate for the Bhograi Assembly constituency. Additionally, Pradeep Kumar Sahu has been selected…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a significant stride in its preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in Odisha by unveiling its list of eight candidates on Saturday. In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its electoral prospects across the state, the party has carefully selected candidates to represent various constituencies. Dr. Fakir Mohan…
Bhubaneswar: As the summer vacation approaches, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) in Odisha has issued a directive urging higher secondary schools to maintain their online academic support programme for Class 12 students. In a series of instructions, DHSE outlined guidelines for holiday homework and the continuation of online support programmes during the summer…
Dubai: With just 36 days left until the commencement of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled Indian cricketing legend Yuvraj Singh as its ambassador for the prestigious tournament.
