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…
New York: Google, the tech giant known for its innovation and expansive workforce, has recently implemented layoffs, with the Python section being the latest casualty. The decision to lay off the entire Python team is part of Google’s strategy to reduce costs by hiring less expensive labor outside the United States, as reported by the…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC played out a thrilling 0-0 draw in their Indian Super League (ISL) clash at Kalinga Stadium on Thursday night, with both teams displaying strong defensive performances. The draw took Odisha FC’s points tally to 16 from 11 matches, keeping them in fourth place on the ISL standings, behind…
New Delhi: The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), Shri Pradip Kumar Das, delivered a keynote address at an international webinar organized by The World Bank.
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…
