New Delhi: Riiohlang Dhar has become the second Indian woman assistant referee in history to be selected for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2024 to be played in the Dominican Republic, joining Uvena Fernandes as the first Indian to achieve this honour. Riiohlang, the 34-year-old smart and articulate young lady from Meghalaya, has been…
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) has reached a remarkable milestone by achieving sales worth Rs. 1000 crore in October 2024, two months ahead of last year’s achievement in December 2023. This landmark achievement underscores the increasing public trust in affordable and quality medicines provided by the initiative, reflecting the growing popularity…
Guwahati: Padma Shri awardee Jadav Payeng is all set to undertake a new mission of making Mexico greener. Known as the ‘The Forest Man of India’ Jadav has signed an agreement with an NGO Fundacion Azteca in December 2020 to collaborate with the organisation on an environmental project in Mexico. The ambitious project aims to…
Bhubaneswar: The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar witnessed intense action in the Women’s FIH Hockey Pro League, where the defending champions, the Netherlands, secured a hard-fought victory against a resilient Chinese team, while Australia showcased dominance against the United States. In a closely contested battle, the Dutch women faced a formidable challenge from an improving Chinese…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, R. Santhagopalan, convened a crucial meeting with representatives of various political parties today at Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The discussion centered on election-related procedures, voter list updates, and compliance with electoral guidelines to ensure a smooth and transparent democratic process. Among the key attendees were Amar Patnaik from the…
Bhubaneswar: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, dominated the state-level quiz competition Lex Intellecta 2025, securing both the first and third positions at the event organized by the SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL), the faculty of legal studies of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA), on Saturday. A team from S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital,…
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance the skills and professional development of its workforce, the Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, has directed the establishment of an iGOT Lab within the Ministry. This initiative aims to facilitate online learning for all employees, following a thorough…
With elections on the horizon, Odisha’s political landscape is buzzing with anticipation. However, a distinct contrast in enthusiasm among key players—the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Congress—reveals intriguing insights into their commitment and readiness for the upcoming political showdown. BJD’s Dominance and Congress’ Dilemma: As the dominating force, the BJD has…
Visakhapatnam: The Keel Laying ceremony for the first of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was successfully conducted at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam today. The ceremony, presided over by Vice Admiral B. Siva Kumar, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition, was attended by senior officials from both the Indian Navy and HSL, including the Chairman &…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced compensation for farmers who suffered crop losses due to Cyclone Dana, as per the revised guidelines of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC). In a review meeting held today, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment KV Singh Deo discussed the extent of the damage and outlined…
