New York: Connie Francis, the trailblazing pop singer of the 1950s and early 1960s famed for hits like “Who’s Sorry Now?” and “Pretty Little Baby,” passed away peacefully on July 16 at the age of 87, according to a statement by her close friend and publicist, Ron Roberts. Francis experienced a modern renaissance this year:…
Bhubaneswar: To empower young women and expanding youth engagement in nation-building, the Odisha government has proposed the creation of five new all-girls battalions under the National Cadet Corps (NCC). The proposal is a major step in the state’s broader vision to enhance cadet strength and foster leadership and discipline among youth. The move was formally…
New Delhi: India marked a major milestone in its defence capabilities on July 16 with the successful test-firing of Akash Prime, the upgraded variant of the Akash Weapon System, which destroyed two aerial high-speed unmanned targets at high altitude in Ladakh. Designed specifically for the Indian Army, the weapon system has been tailored to operate…
Bhubaneswar: India today successfully carried out the test-firing of two nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles — Agni-1 and Prithvi-II — from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off the Odisha coast. The twin launches reaffirm the country’s strategic deterrence capabilities and the operational readiness of its missile systems. According to a statement issued by the…
Bhubaneswar: Gangadhar Meher University has taken disciplinary action against one of its faculty members following serious criminal allegations. Assistant Professor Gopikanta Suna, who teaches at the School of Education, has been placed under suspension after his arrest in a case registered at the Mahila Police Station in Sambalpur. The suspension comes in response to a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to experience an active monsoon phase over the next week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting intense rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in many parts of the state through July 24. The Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar has issued Yellow Warnings for various districts, alerting residents to stay cautious and prepared….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening railway infrastructure in Odisha, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned ₹149.32 crore for the construction of a fourth rail line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station, a 5.06-kilometre stretch on the vital Howrah–Chennai mainline. This high-density corridor is one of the busiest in the country, and the…
Bhubaneswar: To improve passenger convenience and address the surge in travel demand, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the extension of periodicity of key special trains and the augmentation of select train services. The decision is aimed at easing travel during peak periods and ensuring enhanced travel comfort for passengers across major routes. Extension of Special…
Bhubaneswar: The two-day National Conference on Good Governance Practices commenced today at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, bringing together top policymakers, administrators, and reform advocates from across the country. The conference was jointly inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances &…
New Delhi: President of India,Droupadi Murmu, today presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards at a grand ceremony organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in New Delhi, recognizing outstanding contributions to cleanliness and sanitation by cities and citizens across the country. Addressing the gathering, the President described Swachh Survekshan as a remarkable initiative that…
