New Delhi: On the eve of vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI), highlighted several historic milestones achieved during this polling season. Chief among these is the world record set by India with 642 million registered voters, including a record-breaking participation of 312 million women. Addressing the media,…
Agartala: In a significant development for Tripura’s century-old tea industry, the state government has decided to establish a dedicated auction centre to enhance the value of the finished products, announced a senior official on Wednesday. Currently, tea planters in the region are compelled to sell their products at auction centers in Guwahati or Kolkata. Following…
Chennai: The current IPL champion Chennai Super Kings faces a major setback as star batsman Devon Conway is set to miss a significant part of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to a left thumb injury. The news comes just weeks before the defending champions kick off their title defense on March 22.
Goa: FC Goa booked their spot in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 semi-finals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC in their playoffs fixture at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa tonight. The Gaurs will now face Mumbai City FC in a two-legged semi-final clash, while Chennaiyin FC bid farewell to the competition following…
New Delhi: The High-Level Committee, led by Shri Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India, convened its third meeting in New Delhi today to discuss issues related to holding simultaneous elections in the country and make relevant recommendations.
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has lodged a complaint against a sevayat for allegedly using a mobile phone on the chariot during the Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri. The complaint was filed at the Singhadwar police station in Puri town. Photographs of the sevayat using the phone on Dwarpadalana, the chariot…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a directive requiring all-star cricketers to participate in domestic cricket whenever they are free from national duties, with exceptions for senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. This move underscores the BCCI’s commitment to enhancing the role of domestic…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable development, the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change (FE&CC) Department of Odisha has signed three significant agreements with leading institutions. These collaborations aim to address climate change challenges, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable livelihoods across the state. Under the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s…
Bhubaneswar: A long-awaited aspiration of Odisha’s mud crab farmers is finally taking shape. The State government has approved the establishment of Odisha’s first-ever Mud Crab Hatchery in Paradip, with an investment of ₹2.81 crore, supported by the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s ECRICC–GCF project. The hatchery, with a seed production capacity of 5 lakh…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager, Manoj Sharma, conducted a thorough inspection of the ongoing Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line project’s under-construction rail line section between Sonepur and Boudh. The inspection was carried out in the presence of senior officials from ECoR headquarters, construction project officials, and representatives from Sambalpur Railway Division. The Khurda Road-Balangir…
