Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Sports Department has issued a show-cause notice to the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) following the floodlight failure that disrupted the India-England ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The department has sought an explanation from OCA, questioning how such a major technical lapse occurred despite prior preparations for the international match. The match was…
Bhubaneswar: With exam season approaching, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi urged students to stay confident, manage time effectively, and avoid excessive stress during their preparations. Speaking at the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025’ event held at Unit-I Government High School in Bhubaneswar, Majhi emphasized that hard work and a positive mindset are key to success….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s athletes delivered a stellar performance at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, clinching two gold medals and a silver on Sunday. Bapi Hansda emerged victorious in the Men’s 400m, outrunning Haryana’s Vikrant Panchal, who took silver, and Kerala’s Manu TS, who claimed bronze. The Odisha men’s 4×100m relay team set a new Games…
Bhubaneswar: The England women’s hockey team arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Sunday ahead of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 India leg matches. The World No. 7 side will face the hosts India and current World No. 1 Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 India leg, scheduled to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department has announced that February 15, 2025, will be the final deadline for electronic KYC (e-KYC) verification for ration card holders, with no further extensions. Addressing the media on Sunday, Minister Krushna Chandra Patra urged the 37 lakh beneficiaries who are yet to complete the e-KYC process…
Cuttack: The second ODI between India and England at Barabati Stadium came to an abrupt halt when a floodlight malfunction plunged a section of the field into darkness. The interruption occurred in the 7th over of India’s chase, with the team comfortably placed at 48 for no loss. The issue arose at 6.1 overs, leaving…
Bhubaneswar: The National Games 2025 athletics events began on a thrilling note, with Odisha’s Animesh Kujur delivering a standout performance in the men’s 100m final. Kujur sprinted to victory in 10.28 seconds, matching the Games record set by Amlan Borgohain in 2022 and securing the gold medal for his state. The race saw intense competition,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant decision aimed at ensuring financial security for government employees post-retirement, the Odisha Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme, which will come into effect from April 1, 2025. The scheme guarantees an assured payout, providing greater stability and benefits for retired employees. Under the new scheme, retired employees with a minimum of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced on Saturday that the popular ‘Mo Bus’ service will be renamed as ‘Ama Bus’. The decision aims to create a more inclusive and community-driven image for the transport network. According to the minister, the change was made to shed the perception of exclusivity associated with ‘Mo…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty, who has been battling serious health complications, was airlifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram for advanced medical care. The decision to shift him was made after doctors in Bhubaneswar deemed it necessary for him to receive specialized treatment. Mohanty, who is reportedly suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, was…
