FIFA suspends AIFF, FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup not likely to be held in India

FIFA, the apex football body on Tuesday suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect. The decision was taken due to undue influence from third parties. With this ban, Indian football teams won’t be able to participate in international football events. “The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend the All…

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10K Women of 500 SHG supplied 30 Lakh flags in Odisha for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign’

Bhubaneswar: The Mission Shakti in Odisha has supplied 30 lakh tricolour flags to be hoisted atop million houses, government and private institutions from August 13-15 this year. A representative group of Mission Shakti producer SHGs met Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik on Saturday and presented him with a handmade Tricolour as a token of gratitude for…

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Tampara lake, Hirakud Reservoir and Ansupa lake of Odisha designated as Ramsar Sites

Bhubaneswar: Three more wetlands from Odisha has been recognized as Ramsar Site recognition as wetlands of international importance. The Tampara Lake in Ganjam district, Hirakud Reservoir in Sambalpur district, and Ansupa Lake in Cuttack district are the three new wetlands getting the status of Ramsar sites. Yashwant Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary in…

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Odisha CM inaugurates two irrigation projects in Mayurbhanj district

Baripada: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated the Subarnarekha irrigation project and Deo irrigation project during his visit to the Mayurbhanj district. Inaugurating the two projects, the Chief Minister said, “I am extremely happy to launch two irrigation projects in Mayurbhanj. The farmers of the district will be immensely benefitted by the two projects.”…

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Gender Equity Curriculum to be introduced in Govt Schools of Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A gender equity curriculum will be integrated into the syllabus for students across government schools in Odisha to transform their attitudes, aspirations and behaviour. The School Education Department signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-Pal), South Asia, and women rights’ organisation Breakthrough in Bhubaneswar on Monday The…

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Rakhi from biodegradable materials

Bhubaneswar: Rakhi is here again and one could see varieties of environment-friendly rakhi available in the market like palm leaf rakhi, jute rakhi, seed rakhi, terracotta rakhi, and sabai grass rakhi among others.  Bhubaneswar-based fashion designer Choudhury Jyoshna Das has been making eco-friendly rakhi since 2021. While in 2021, she used jute to prepare eco-friendly…

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