Abuja: A significant stride towards bolstering economic ties between India and Nigeria was made as a seven-member delegation from India, led by Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Amardeep Singh Bhatia, held a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting with their Nigerian counterparts in Abuja from April 29 to April 30, 2024….
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal today felicitated ECoR Sports Officer and hockey Olympian Amit Rohidas, recognizing his instrumental role in securing a bronze medal for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. During the ceremony, Funkwal lauded Rohidas for his dedication and exceptional performance on the global…
Indian Badminton team created history by winning the first gold medal in Thomas Cup being held in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday. India has defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia by 3-0 to win the final. Earlier in the morning during the first round of singles, Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen gave India a 1-0 lead by…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha recognized and honoured 88 exceptional athletes for their outstanding achievements across various sporting disciplines. The felicitation ceremony took place at the Kalinga Sports Complex and included team and individual events in diverse sports, such as Kho kho, Para Athletics, Blind Cricket, Gymnastics, Weightlifting, and Athletics. Deepankar…
Bhubaneswar: The “Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty” from Assam has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement was made on July 26, 2024, during the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, making it the 43rd property from India to receive this honor….
Bhubaneswar: A three-day national workshop on the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 began today at Lokseva Bhavan, focusing on its implementation in Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and State School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond were among the prominent attendees who shared their perspectives on the transformative policy….
Itanagar: In major political development in Arunachal Pradesh, 10 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates has clinched an unopposed victory in the state assembly elections 2024, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. This unopposed win, out of the total 60 seats in the Arunachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, reflects the BJP’s strong…
Bhubaneswar: The IWLF Youth, Junior & Senior National Weightlifting Championship 2021-2022 commenced today with 800 weightlifters from across 30 states participating in the event. Declaring the event open by Sports Secretary, R. Vineel Krishna said, “We are very glad to be hosting this National Weightlifting Championship in Odisha, across categories. Weightlifting is a very important…
Bhubaneswar: Every Wednesday morning, the Anganwadi centre in Arikama, a small village in Odisha’s Khurda district, becomes a hub of activity. Mothers arrive with their children, engaging in friendly conversations as they prepare for Routine Immunization Day. Amidst the occasional cries of infants, the air is filled with a sense of purpose and community. As…
Bhubaneswar: A major urban greening effort took shape at the Temporary Transit Shelter (TTS) near Sainik School today as the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) launched a large-scale plantation drive, adding more than 1,000 saplings to the campus. Minister, Housing & Urban Development and Public Enterprises, Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra, attended the programme as Chief Guest,…
