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…
Mumbai: Indian women team lost the second T20 match against Australia played at Dr Dy Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, today.
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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.
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.
Los Angeles: Singer-songwriter Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom are reportedly gearing up for their wedding. Orlando proposed to Katy on Valentine’s Day in 2019. Initially, they planned to marry in 2020, but venue issues thwarted their plans. The COVID-19 pandemic then forced them to change their wedding plans once again. Now, as they embrace…
Union Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) and Minority Affairs, Smriti Zubin Irani, along with V. Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, held crucial bilateral discussions during their visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
