Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has witnessed an overwhelming response, with more than 10,000 aspirants applying for party tickets ahead of the upcoming simultaneous Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha. This revelation came from BJD’s General Secretary (Organization) and Jajpur MLA, Pranab Prakash Das, also known as Bobby Das, who shared the information…
Bhubaneswar: The FIH Pro League 2023/24 made a spectacular mark in Odisha, India, as the Indian leg wrapped up successfully. Over the course of 40 thrilling matches featuring both men’s and women’s categories, the passionate hockey enthusiasts from Odisha and across India came together to create an electrifying atmosphere. The hockey fans played a crucial…
Rourkela: The city witnessed an impressive display of skill as the Indian men’s hockey team emerged victorious against Ireland with a resounding 4-0 scoreline at the Birsa Munda Stadium, marking the conclusion of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 in the city. The game kicked off with Ireland earning a penalty corner in the first…
New Delhi: During the 110th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspiring tale of an Odisha couple from Kalahandi, Jayanti Mahapatra, and Biren Sahu, who are spearheading a transformative movement in goat rearing through ‘Goat Bank’. In his address to the nation on Sunday morning, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Para-Badminton sensation Pramod Bhagat staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday to clinch the gold medal in the World Para-Badminton Championships, adding another feather to his illustrious cap. Pramod faced tough competition from Daniel Bethell of the United Kingdom in the final of the MS SL3 category, ultimately triumphing with a hard-fought victory of…
Bhubaneswar: The Mission Shakti Department, in collaboration with the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar, has successfully trained women from various districts in ‘Odia Bridal Makeup,’ fostering entrepreneurship and economic empowerment among aspiring women in Odisha. The second batch, comprising 30 women from 8 districts, recently completed the short course, equipping them with essential skills to…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), in collaboration with the Forest department, has transformed 89.05 acres of barren revenue forest land into a vibrant urban forest named ‘Anandabana’ in the Kalinganagar area of the Odisha capital. Anandabana, a fusion of ‘Ananda’ (happiness) and ‘Bana’ (forest), is divided into two patches connected by a foot overbridge,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC maintained their position at the summit of the ISL standings with a crucial point secured from a goalless draw against Mohun Bagan at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. The top-of-the-table clash saw both teams competing fiercely, with Odisha FC now holding 32 points from 16 matches. Facing a formidable challenge from Mohun…
Bhubaneswar: Continuing its excellent march as the most preferred and No. 1 digital service provider in the state, Reliance Jio added the highest number of mobile subscribers in Odisha, in the month of December 2023, as per the latest telecom subscriber data released by TRAI. Jio added over 1.4 lakh new mobile subscribers in December,…
Rourkela: In a thrilling encounter at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, the Indian men’s hockey team faced a setback as they drew 2-2 against Australia but subsequently lost 0-3 in the shootout at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Saturday. The Indian team took the lead with Harmanpreet Singh (20th minute) and Amit Rohidas (25th…
