Bhubaneswar: As India crossed 100 crore mark of COVID vaccination, 100 archaeological monuments across the country were illuminated with Tricolour on Thursday. The illumination of these monuments was done as a mark of respect and gratitude to corona warriors who have contributed relentlessly in the fight against the pandemic Some of the popular monuments illuminated…
Panaji: A museum especially dedicated to alcohol has been opened in Goa. First of its kind, the museum ‘All About Alcohol’ has been set up in Candolim village in North Goa by local businessman Nandan Kudchadkar. Hundreds of artifacts linked to ‘Feni’ a local alcohol are exhibited which includes centuries old bottles dating back to…
Bhubaneswar: In order to check the spread of COVID 19 cases during the festive season, night curfew has been imposed in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 8 pm to 5 am from Monday evening till 20 October. All shops and malls shall remain open from 5 am to 8 pm. Twin City Police Commissioner Saumendra Priyadarshi…
New Delhi: Coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) unveiled Ibha as the official mascot of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India on Monday. The mascot Ibha is a strong, playful and charming Asiatic lioness that aims to inspire and encourage women and girls…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecasted that a low pressure is likely to form over Andaman Sea in next 48 hours. The system is likely to intensify into cyclonic circulation and head towards south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts in 4-5 days. In its bulletin, IMD said, “A cyclonic circulation lies over north…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited toy train service in Nandankanan Zoo has finally resumed after a gap of seven years. Forest Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha inaugurated the toy train facility during a state-level Wildlife Week function. He also laid the foundation stone for the ropeway project. The toy train with 4 coaches has a sitting capacity of…
After 68 Years, the Maharaja of the sky returns to its origin. Tata Sons won the bid of debt-laden Air India by quoting Rs 18,000 crore. The Tatas will own 100% stake in Air India, as also 100% in its international low-cost arm Air India Express and 50% in the ground handling joint venture, Air…
Bhubaneswar: A high level delegation from the Government of West Bengal visited Kalinga Stadium Complex to study the sports ecosystem in Odisha. The delegation, which comprised of officers from the Department of Youth Services and Sports and Public Works Department, were interested to learn about the hockey infrastructure set-up in the state, particularly the Kalinga…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure equal opportunities to the transgenders in the state and to protect them from any form of discrimination, Odisha government has come up with new a policy for the transgender community. The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disability Department issued a notification on 5 October on the new policy Transgender Persons…
Indian women’s cricket team ended the 26-match winning streak of their Australian counterpart in style by registering their highest ever run-chase in the third ODI of the ongoing series at Harrup Park in Mackay on Sunday. Set a target of 265, the Mithali Raj-led team chased down the score in the 50th over by two…
