Dubai: India sealed a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy final with an emphatic 4-wicket win over Australia in the semi-final at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Australia posted a target of 265, but India chased it down with clinical precision. Virat Kohli was the standout performer, top-scoring with 84 runs off 98 balls….
London/New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL), under the Ministry of Coal, has been honored with the prestigious Green World Environment Award 2024 in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category. The recognition, conferred by The Green Organization, celebrates CIL’s transformative Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna, a program that has provided life-saving stem cell and bone marrow transplants…
New Delhi: The second edition of the Indian Army’s flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue (CDD), wrapped up today at Delhi’s Manekshaw Centre. The two-day event attracted policymakers, strategic experts, academia, defence personnel, scientists, and representatives from multiple nations, including the United States, Russia, Israel, and Sri Lanka. The theme, “Drivers in Nation Building: Fueling…
Bhubaneswar: Sattwik Swain, a promising young chess talent from Bhubaneswar, has been provisionally selected to represent India at the inaugural FIDE World Cup for youngsters, slated to take place in Georgia from June 22. The prestigious tournament will feature competitions across three age categories – under-8, under-10, and under-12 – in addition to separate Open…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion today titled “Biographical Documentaries versus Biopics: The Blurring of Boundaries.” The session delved into the nuanced debate between these two genres, exploring their delicate distinctions and coexistence within the film industry. Renowned figures from the film industry, including veteran film director and…
Bhubaneswar: In view of rising cases of Omicron in the country, the Odisha government has issued precautionary guidelines for the month of January to be followed across the state to curb the spread of the new Covid variant. As per guidelines issued by the office of Special Relief Commissioner’s Office, picnics in parks, nature clubs,…
Puri: A high-level expert team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conducted a detailed laser scanning of the Srimandir Ratna Bhandar on Wednesday. This inspection is a key step in assessing the structural condition of the historic treasury within the Jagannath Temple, ahead of planned repair work. The scanning process, which lasted over four hours,…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) today allayed concerns regarding heat waves for the upcoming Phase 2 of the General Elections, slated for April 26. Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra informed the Commission that there is no major cause for alarm, as the weather forecast for the 13…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a significant stride in promoting table tennis with the establishment of two well-equipped academies in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. These academies have swiftly become the hub for young talents, drawing enthusiasts from across the region. Additionally, the multipurpose indoor stadiums in municipalities across the state have emerged as favored spaces for aspiring…
Bhubaneswar: An inter-ministerial committee meeting to review the progress and roadmap for the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project was held today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting followed the formation of a dedicated sub-committee directed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to…
