Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Minister and veteran leader Dr. Damodar Rout (81) has been declared braindead after suffering a cardiac arrest. He is currently admitted to Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) hospital and is in critical condition, as confirmed by his son and MLA Sambit Routray on Thursday. “My father’s heart started functioning after CPR…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha weightlifters shine at the ASMITA Khelo India Women’s Inter-Zonal Weightlifting National Ranking Tournament 2023-24, held in Himachal Pradesh, clinching the team championship title in the senior category. Among the highlights, Mina Santa from Odisha was crowned the best lifter in the youth category, adding to the state’s glory. With a formidable contingent of…
New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Thursday the appointments for key officials who will lead India’s contingent at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Olympic bronze medallist and renowned boxer MC Mary Kom has been appointed as India’s Chef de Mission for the prestigious event, while table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal will…
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s legal woes seem to have escalated as he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday in connection with the excise policy case.
New Delhi: The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is finally here, bringing with it the promise of exhilarating cricketing action and intense rivalries. With ten teams vying for glory over the course of two months, passionate fans are eager to see who will emerge victorious and lift the coveted IPL trophy by…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) have unveiled the BhashaNet portal during the Universal Acceptance Day event held today. This significant initiative, supported by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), marks a major step forward in advancing digital inclusion and…
New Delhi: In a bid to ensure a level playing field in the forthcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued transfer orders for non-cadre officers holding leadership positions as District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) in four states: Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha, and West Bengal. The decision, aimed…
New Delhi: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at conducting nationwide awareness programs to enhance public understanding of the peaceful application of nuclear power and to disseminate scientific and authentic information. The MoU, signed in New Delhi on March…
New Delhi: The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum convened on March 19, 2024, in New Delhi, marking another milestone in fostering innovation and collaboration among SCO Member States. The initiative aimed at broadening startup interactions, nurturing an innovation-friendly environment, fostering job creation, and inspiring young talent across the region. The…
New Delhi: Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, spearheaded a high-level delegation to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Headquarters in Geneva from March 18-20, 2024. The visit aimed to bolster collaboration and explore innovative initiatives in the telecommunications and information and communication technology (ICT) sectors. One of the significant…
