Indian Women’s Hockey Team Falls Short in FIH Hockey Pro League Opener Against China

Bhubaneswar: The Indian women’s hockey team kicked off their campaign in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 with a close 1-2 defeat against the formidable China, the reigning Asian Games gold medalists, at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday. Vandana Katariya, an experienced forward, opened the scoring for India in the 15th minute, giving them…

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Weightlifter from Arunachal Pradesh, Boni Mangkhiya creates new national record at NYW Championship

Bhubaneswar: The ace-weightlifter from Arunachal Pradesh, Boni Mangkhiya has set a new national record in weightlifting by lifting a total of 171 kg. In the 55 kg Youth (W) category, she lifted 73 kg in snatch and 98 kg in clean and jerk. She won two gold medals at the ongoing National Youth Weightlifting Championship…

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Odisha Health Department Engages Corporate Leaders to Strengthen TB Eradication Efforts

Bhubaneswar: In a crucial step towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in Odisha, the Health & Family Welfare Department convened a high-level meeting today, bringing together 24 corporate social responsibility (CSR) heads from leading organizations. The discussion focused on mobilizing corporate support for the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (PMTBMBA) through the Ni-kshay Mitra initiative, which…

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Odisha Observes World Forest Day with Renewed Commitment to Conservation

Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the crucial role of forests in sustaining life and combating climate change, Odisha marked the state-level World Forest Day celebration at the Lok Seva Bhavan conference hall. Minister of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, led the event as the chief guest, calling for collective efforts towards sustainable forest resource utilization,…

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Odisha Steps Up Preparations as Cyclone Montha Nears Coast

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified its preparedness measures ahead of the approaching Cyclone Montha, with Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chairing a high-level review meeting at the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) office on Monday. The meeting, attended by top officials from various departments, assessed the state’s readiness to mitigate the cyclone’s potential…

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Odisha Imposes Two-Month Ban on Fishing Along Entire Coastline

Bhubaneswar: With an aim of conservation and effective management of fisheries resources, the Odisha Government has implemented a two-month ban on fishing within territorial waters along the entire coastline of the state. The ban, which came into effect on April 15, will remain in force until June 14. The Directorate of Fisheries, Odisha, Cuttack, issued…

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Urges Vigilance Against Misinformation, Upholds India’s Commitment to Equality

New Delhi: Addressing the 2023 Batch IAS Officer Trainees at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar underscored India’s steadfast commitment to equality and urged vigilance against misinformation campaigns, particularly surrounding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Asserting India’s longstanding belief in equality, Vice President Dhankhar emphasized that the…

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