Odisha FC Women’s Team Receives Congratulations from FIFA for Winning IWL

Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC Women has garnered praise from FIFA for their remarkable triumph in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24 season. Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, extended his congratulations to Odisha FC in a letter addressed to Kalyan Chaubey, the President of All India Football Federation (AIFF). In the letter, Infantino lauded Odisha FC…

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President Murmu Attends Patna Medical College Centenary Celebration, Emphasizes Decentralization of Healthcare

Patna: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the centenary celebration of Patna Medical College (PMCH) in Patna, Bihar, today, highlighting its rich legacy and the need for Bihar to emerge as a hub for advanced medical treatment. Addressing the gathering, she lauded PMCH as an institution of immense historical significance that has consistently evolved with…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Files Nomination for Odisha Rajya Sabha Seat

Bhubaneswar: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, and BJP’s candidate for the Odisha Rajya Sabha elections, officially entered the fray by filing his nomination papers today. The nomination papers were submitted to the Returning Officer of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, marking a significant step in Vaishnaw’s bid for a Rajya Sabha…

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Odisha Hosts 69th SGFI National Rugby Championship at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a hub for school-level sports as it hosts the 69th National School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Rugby Championship 2025–26 at Kalinga Stadium, drawing young talent from across the country. The national-level championship, featuring both boys and girls in the Under-17 and Under-14 categories, is being held from April 6…

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Cabinet Approves ₹7,927 Crore Railway Projects to Boost Connectivity and Economic Growth

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three key railway projects with a combined outlay of ₹7,927 crore. These projects, aimed at easing congestion and enhancing connectivity on some of the busiest rail corridors, are expected to significantly boost regional development and promote economic self-reliance (Atmanirbhar…

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Union Education Minister Launches PMeVIDYA DTH Channel 31 for Indian Sign Language

New Delhi: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan today inaugurated PMeVIDYA DTH Channel No. 31, a dedicated 24×7 platform for Indian Sign Language (ISL), at an event in New Delhi. The initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to make education more inclusive and accessible. Minister of State for Skill Development and Education Jayant…

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Argentina Lifts the Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Title

Bhubaneswar: Argentina junior hockey team lifted the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Champions title defeating Germany in the final match played at Kalinga Stadium today. Argentina defeated Germany by 4-2 goals.  Argentinian player Lautaro Domene, who scored three goals from penalty corner chances, was named Player of the Match. In the semi final match,…

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Odisha Celebrates Sporting Talent with Biju Patnaik Sports Awards on National Sports Day

Bhubaneswar: In a grand celebration of sporting excellence, the Odisha Government marked National Sports Day by honoring outstanding athletes and coaches with the prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports Awards. The awards were presented during a ceremony at Lok Seva Bhavan, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi acknowledged the contributions of sports personalities to both the state…

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