Perth: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team faced a challenging start to their five-match Test series against Australia, as they succumbed to a 5-1 defeat in the opening game held here at Perth. Despite displaying moments of resilience, India struggled to contain the relentless attacks from the hosts. The match began with India attempting to assert…
Bhubaneswar: Residents of Odisha can anticipate a reprieve from the scorching heat as the Meteorological Department has predicted rain and thunderstorms over the next 24 hours. According to the latest bulletin issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the state is likely to experience rain, thunderstorms, and lightning accompanied by gusty winds due to the…
Bhubaneswar: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in seven areas across Odisha has been classified as ‘poor,’ according to the latest data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The affected areas include Angul, Barbil, Bileipada, Keonjhar, Nayagarh, Rourkela, and Suakati. Angul reported a ‘poor’ air quality index with a value of 257, with PM2.5…
Bhubaneswar: In light of the prevailing model code of conduct enforced due to dual elections in the state, the Odisha government has decided to celebrate Bhubaneswar Foundation Day for one day only. The decision was made during a preparatory meeting for the official celebration, chaired by Development Commissioner Anu Garg, in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Addressing…
Goa: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) recently conducted an immersive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in-person Programme from April 4th to 6th, 2024, in Goa, aimed at fostering responsible business practices and enhancing CSR education in India. Organized by IICA’s School of Business Environment (SBE), the event brought together a diverse cohort of CSR…
Uttar Pradesh: In a remarkable display of prowess and precision, the Indian Air Force (IAF) executed a special landing exercise of the Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao on Saturday. The special landing drill was conducted as part of the ongoing Mission ‘Gagan Shakti’ exercise, which aims to showcase the…
New Delhi: In a significant move, India abstained from voting in favour of a resolution put forward by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and urging the halt of arms sales, transfers, and diversion to Israel. The resolution also underscored the importance of ensuring accountability and…
Kochi: Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, visited the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, where he awarded the prestigious ‘On the Spot Unit Citation’ to INS Sharda for its exemplary performance in anti-piracy operations. The ship played a pivotal role in the successful rescue of all 19 crew members of the Iranian…
Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Ecotourism has marked a historic achievement by recording an impressive revenue of Rs. 3.45 Crore during the financial year from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. This remarkable feat was accomplished alongside a significant tourist footfall of 70,000 visitors, making it the highest revenue-generating ecotourism destination in Odisha. The tourist composition at…
Leh: Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) has been imposed in Leh, Ladakh, ahead of the planned ‘Pashmina march’ by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk scheduled for April 7 along areas near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The District Magistrate of Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, issued an order imposing Section 144, citing concerns raised…
