International Purple Fest – Goa 2024 Kicks Off with Grand Inauguration
Panaji: The much-anticipated International Purple Fest – Goa 2024 kicks off today, promising a vibrant celebration of inclusivity and empowerment until January 13.
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“Oppenheimer” Sweeps 81st Golden Globes; “Succession” wins Best Television Drama Series
Los Angeles: The glitzy 81st Golden Globes ceremony unfolded on Sunday night, with a stellar lineup of films earning accolades. Standouts included “Oppenheimer,” “Barbie,” “Poor Things,” and “Anatomy of a Fall,” each clinching multiple awards across various categories in the Golden Globes 2024.
Historic Fifth Term for Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to assume her fifth term, marking her fourth consecutive win, in the country’s general elections. The elections, boycotted by the main opposition party BNP, have been overshadowed by pre-election violence. The polls, held in 299 out of 300 constituencies, engaged 119.6 million registered voters across over 42,000…
Australia women defeat India in second T20
Mumbai: Indian women team lost the second T20 match against Australia played at Dr Dy Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, today.
Bhubaneswar’s Streets Come Alive with ‘Patha Utsav
Bhubaneswar: The lively street festival, ‘Patha Utsav,’ kicked off its second edition in the heart of Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar, on Sunday. The event spanned from Sikharchandi hill to Infocity square, transforming the streets into a hub of joyful activities, creating the perfect Sunday vibe for attendees. Participation in the festival was notably vibrant, with students…
Nationwide Drive Targets GST Frauds: Over 29,000 Bogus Firms Detected
New Delhi: In a concerted effort to combat frauds in Goods and Services Tax (GST) and enhance compliance, GST formations under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and State/UT Governments have initiated a focused drive against non-existent/bogus registrations and the issuance of fake invoices without actual supply of goods and services.
Kalinga Super Cup 2024: Odisha Gears Up to Host Premier Football Tournament
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the sports landscape of Odisha, the state is poised to host the 2024 edition of the Super Cup, rebranded as the Kalinga Super Cup with Odisha lending its support to the tournament. The event is scheduled to kick off on January 9, with the final set to take place…
Poor Air Quality Grips Six Urban Areas in Odisha, Raises Health Concerns
Bhubaneswar: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has flagged the air quality in six urban areas of Odisha as “very poor”. Cities including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore, Baripada, Keonjhar, and Rairangpur have been categorized under the “very poor” air quality by the CPCB. According to CPCB data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 311 in Bhubaneswar,…
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala Initiates Sagar Parikrama Yatra in Odisha’s Ganjam District
Ganjam: Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, spearheaded the launch of the Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-XI today, commencing from the Arjipalli Fishing Harbour in Ganjam district, Odisha.
India and Saudi Arabia Sign Bilateral Haj Agreement
New Delhi: Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, accompanied by V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with H.E. Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) today in Jeddah, KSA.