In a significant development, the ICC Board announced the immediate lifting of the suspension imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Sunday. The suspension, initiated in November, was a response to SLC’s serious breach of its obligations as an ICC member. Specifically, it pertained to the requirement for SLC to autonomously manage its affairs, ensuring…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the inaugural World Odia Language Conference, the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre in Bhubaneswar is set to host a two-day pre-conference event focusing on “Odia Language and Odisha’s Art and Culture” on February 1 and 2. The research-based discussions during the conference, taking place in the research centre’s auditorium, will…
Berhampur: On the occasion of International Reducing CO2 Emissions Day, the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Berhampur, Odisha, has introduced an innovative initiative named “Wrinkle Bhi Achha Hai Day” for students and staff members’ dress code. In a move to contribute to reducing carbon emissions, the Principal of the government-run ITI, Rajat Kumar Panigrahi, issued…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrated international chess player hailing from Odisha, Padmini Rout, entered a new chapter in her life as she exchanged vows with Jaykishin Mankani from Mumbai in a traditional ceremony held in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The nuptials were conducted following Vedic traditions at a hotel in Patia, witnessed by close family members and esteemed guests,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government is actively involving non-resident Odias (NROs) residing in various countries to participate in the inaugural Biswa Odia Bhasa Sammilani (World Odia Language Conference). To facilitate the participation of approximately 13 lakh Pravasi Odias, the government is orchestrating an online platform for the conference. Seventeen Odia associations abroad…
Muscat: The Indian men’s hockey team commenced their FIH Hockey 5s Men’s World Cup Oman 2024 journey with an impressive 9-1 win against Switzerland but faced a tough 6-8 defeat against Egypt in the Pool B encounters on Sunday. In the opening match against Switzerland, both teams exhibited aggressive play, with India’s Mohammed Raheel (6′)…
New Delhi: Indian Olympian Divyansh Singh Panwar showcased exceptional rifle shooting skills, clinching a gold medal and setting a new world record in the men’s 10m air rifle final at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. The 21-year-old prodigy achieved a remarkable score of 253.7 at the Egypt International Olympic…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah is set to launch the Computerization Project for Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCSs) across all States and Union Territories in New Delhi. This significant initiative is organized by the Ministry of Cooperation in collaboration with the…
New Delhi: To acknowledge the significant role played by women in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry, an event was organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on January 27, 2024. S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, graced the occasion…
New Delhi: In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo, the Ministry of Education is orchestrating a week-long educational and cultural tour to Auroville under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative. Running from January 29 to February 2, 2024, the initiative aims to provide…
