Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a significant move ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Odisha by announcing its first list of candidates, comprising 18 nominees for various parliamentary constituencies in the state. In a notable decision, the BJP has fielded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Sambalpur seat, underlining…
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kicked off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign with a win against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), edging past their opponents by a mere four runs in a thrilling encounter at the Eden Gardens. In a roller-coaster match marked by numerous twists and turns, KKR posted a formidable total of 208…
Bhubaneswar: Four promising hockey players from Odisha are set to showcase their talent at the Junior Men National Camp, courtesy of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) facility in Bengaluru from March 31st to May 31st. Prashant Barla, Aakash Soreng, Rosan Kujur, and Ritik…
New Delhi: With the summer months bringing escalated temperatures, the threat of hospital fires looms large. In a bid to prevent such catastrophic incidents, the Union Health Ministry and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have jointly issued an advisory to all States/UTs, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive measures. The directive urges State Health…
Angul: The 4th Odisha River Conference held on March 21-22 in Angul concluded with a resolute commitment to bolster river conservation education across all sections of society, aiming to rejuvenate the state’s dying and decaying rivers. Organized by Water Initiatives, Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), and 53 partnering organizations worldwide, the conference coincided with the…
Mohali: In a thrilling start to their IPL 2024 campaign, Punjab Kings emerged victorious against Delhi Capitals, securing a hard-fought win by 4 wickets in a nail-biting encounter at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali. The Punjab Kings, chasing a target of 175 runs set by Delhi Capitals, showcased resilience and…
Mumbai: The Indian Navy successfully apprehended 35 Somali pirates who were captured by Indian forces in a daring anti-piracy operation. The pirates were brought to Mumbai aboard the warship INS Kolkata on Saturday, following days of intense maritime operations. The operation, hailed as a resounding success, not only led to the liberation of a hijacked…
London: Princess Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has bravely shared about being diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment. In January she had an abdominal surgery following which the presence of cancer was detected. The Duchess’s condition was disclosed in a poignant video message recorded on Wednesday and broadcasted on Friday. This announcement…
New Delhi: Addressing at the ‘NDTV India of the Year Awards 2023-2024’, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar reiterated the inclusive nature of India’s democracy and emphasized that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) does not strip any Indian citizen of their citizenship rights.
Moscow, Russia: Russia announced on Saturday that it had arrested 11 individuals suspected of involvement in the shooting at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Moscow’s suburb of Krasnogorsk. The attack, which occurred on Friday, resulted in the death toll climbing to 150. The incident, which shocked the nation, saw gunmen open fire on…
