Bhubaneswar: Even as February has just begun, Odisha is already witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, signaling an early and intense summer ahead. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Bhubaneswar recorded 34.4°C at 2:30 PM on Sunday, giving residents a glimpse of the scorching heat they may have to endure in the coming weeks….
Puri: The sacred ‘Ratha Katha Anukula’ ritual was performed at the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday, marking the official commencement of preparations for the annual Rath Yatra. The traditional ceremony, observed on the auspicious occasion of Sri Panchami, involved the ceremonial worship of Dhaura wood, which will be used for constructing the divine chariots…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 5 crore for the Indian side that claimed their second consecutive U19 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday. Led by a spirited captain, Niki Prasad, the Indian team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the reprinted edition and digital version of ‘Barnabodha’, the iconic Odia primer written by Bhaktakavi Madhusudan Rao, at an event organized by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department. Speaking at the event held at Krushi Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister lauded Madhusudan Rao’s contribution to Odia language…
Gonda: In a historic moment for Gonda, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) celebrated World Wetlands Day 2025 at the Parvati Arga Ramsar Site. The event, held on February 2, was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti…
New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, the Pt. Ravishankar Music Studio at Broadcasting House, Akashvani resonated with the soulful melodies of Indian classical music as it hosted a special event marking the launch of a new radio programme series, ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’. The series, jointly presented by the Ministry of Culture,…
Jammu: In a major step towards advancing personalised healthcare in India, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Centre for Advanced Genomics & Precision Medicine at AIIMS Jammu. The centre, established in collaboration with 4baseCare, aims to revolutionize disease treatment through gene therapy and precision medicine, offering tailored solutions based on an individual’s genetic makeup….
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26 has reinforced the government’s commitment to the holistic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs) with a historic increase in budgetary allocation. Presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the budget earmarks ₹14,925.81 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, reflecting a significant 45.79% increase from the previous year’s allocation of…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, has significantly increased its gender budget allocation, marking a stronger commitment to women’s welfare and empowerment. The share of the Gender Budget in the total Union Budget has risen to 8.86% in FY 2025-26, up from 6.8% in the…
Johannesburg: Team India showcased their dominance yet again, securing their second consecutive ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title with a resounding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the final. The defending champions played with confidence and brilliance, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the tournament and keeping the trophy they won two years ago. Winning…
