Bhubaneswar: In response to the increasing demand from travelers and to accommodate the additional rush during the summer season, the East Coast Railway has announced the operation of Special Trains from its jurisdiction to various destinations across the country. Additionally, the services of existing Special Trains have been extended to cater to the needs of…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stirred controversy with his proposal to rename Ravenshaw University, one of Odisha’s most esteemed educational institutions. The suggestion has sparked a robust debate among students, alumni, and the wider public. Speaking at a recent event, Pradhan argued for the university’s name to be changed to honor local heroes and…
Cape Town: Diksha Dagar carded a 2-under 70 on the second day and moved into Top-20 at the South African Women’s Open. Dagar is now 1-under for two rounds and tied 18th up from overnight T-53rd. The conditions were tougher on the second day and a few players were still on the course at the…
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the Flight Tests of the Guided Pinaka Weapon System, marking a significant milestone in the validation of the system’s Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR). The flight tests, conducted in three phases at different field firing ranges, assessed key parameters such as ranging, accuracy,…
New Delhi: In a significant collaboration to explore India’s maritime past and strengthen underwater heritage research, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the National Museum of Denmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake a joint underwater archaeological investigation of the historic Danish ship Oresund, believed to have sunk off the coast…
Cuttack: The Netaji Birthplace Museum at Odia Bazaar, which has seen its light and sound show closed for nearly nine years, is now gearing up for a revival. Initially launched on January 23, 2013, to commemorate Netaji’s 116th birth anniversary, the 30-minute show provided visitors with a glimpse into Netaji’s childhood days in Cuttack. However,…
Goa: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, today inspected the upcoming International Cruise Terminal at Mormugao Port. During his visit, the Minister toured the terminal’s construction site, took a yacht ride to experience the port’s cutting-edge facilities, and participated in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative by planting a sapling within…
London: Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti has secured his first major quarterfinal appearance, defeating French lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 at Wimbledon on Monday. Celebrating his 21st birthday, Mpetshi Perricard had entered the match full of confidence, having overcome Sebastian Korda, Yoshihito Nishioka, and Emil Ruusuvuori in earlier…
New Delhi: ISRO’s Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) has marked a groundbreaking achievement, positioning India among global leaders in space docking technology. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hailed this milestone during a press briefing in New Delhi following the successful launch of PSLV-C60 from Sriharikota on December 30. The SPADEX mission is a pioneering initiative aimed…
New Delhi: The prestigious Padma Awards for the year 2024 were conferred with grandeur as President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented 3 Padma Vibhushan, 8 Padma Bhushan, and 55 Padma Shri Awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held in the opulent Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan today. The event was graced by esteemed…
