loemfontein: In a Super Six Group 1 clash at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, India secured their place in the U19 Cricket World Cup semifinals with a commanding victory over Nepal.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a steady decline in its birth rate, as revealed by the 2020 Sample Registration Survey (SRS). The state’s birth rate was recorded at 17.7, significantly lower than the national average of 19.5, according to Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling. The Minister shared the data in the Odisha Assembly on…
The one-off test match played between Indian eves and England at Bristol ended in a draw. Indian women after asked to follow on, showed stellar resolve in the second innings and batted out whole of the final day of this four-day test to save the match. Debutants, all-rounder Sneh Rana and wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia stitched…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the two-day National Security Strategies Conference 2024 in New Delhi today. The conference, aimed at addressing and devising solutions for emerging national security challenges, will bring together top police leadership, young officers, and domain experts. Prior to the inauguration, Amit Shah paid tribute…
Paris: The Indian badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased their dominance in the men’s doubles, triumphing in their final group-stage match at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday. In a decisive victory, Satwik and Chirag defeated Indonesia’s Muhammad Rian Ardianto and Fajar Alfian in straight sets, with a score of 21-13, 21-13, on…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week 2025, the Government of Odisha, through its Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department and in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a media workshop on Thursday to strengthen advocacy and awareness around breastfeeding. Held at the department’s Conference Hall, the event aimed to mobilize collective action in support of…
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated the Odia Olympians today and handed over cash rewards to the four Hockey players for their spectacular performances in the Tokyo Olympics. As Birendra Lakra and Amit Rohidas were part of the men’s Hockey team that won bronze medal in the Olympic games, they were handed over cash rewards…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking development, the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) under the Ministry of Defence and the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 10, 2024.
New Delhi: In a boost to India’s renewable energy ambitions, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects. The scheme entails a total outlay of Rs. 7453 crore, including Rs. 6853 crore for the installation and commissioning of 1 GW of…
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough for space propulsion technology, a Green Propulsion System, developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has successfully demonstrated in-orbit functionality during the PSLV C-58 mission.
