Bhubaneswar: Visitors onboard the newly launched toy train at Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) had a narrow escape on Friday as it caught fire. Around 60 visitors were onboard when the mishap occurred. As per reports, due to short circuit the engine of the electric toy train caught fire while in motion. The visitors escaped unhurt…
Puri: A residential cricket academy and wrestling academy will be established at the under construction Sports complex in Puri town. Secretary to Chief Minister V K Pandian visited the project site on Wednesday and issued a direction to the officials to carry out the work. Discussing the development of sports in Puri district, he said …
New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has been admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Wednesday evening after he complained of fever and weakness. Congress leader Pranav Jha in a tweet shared that Singh’s condition is stable and was undergoing routine treatment. There are some unsubstantiated rumours with regards to…
Bhubaneswar: After the success of the first pilgrim special tourist train towards Varanasi, Gaya and Prayagraj, the Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) at Bhubaneswar will launch the second special tour package ‘Pilgrim Special Tourist Train’ for Western India. The second special train will cover Dwaraka, Somnath Temple, Nageswar, Bet Dwaraka, Ahmedabad and the…
Bhubaneswar: In order to check the spread of COVID 19 cases during the festive season, night curfew has been imposed in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from 8 pm to 5 am from Monday evening till 20 October. All shops and malls shall remain open from 5 am to 8 pm. Twin City Police Commissioner Saumendra Priyadarshi…
New Delhi: Coinciding with the International Day of the Girl Child, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) unveiled Ibha as the official mascot of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India on Monday. The mascot Ibha is a strong, playful and charming Asiatic lioness that aims to inspire and encourage women and girls…
Cuttack: A floating restaurant has come up in the premises of Silver City Boat Club in Cuttack. Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) chairperson Shreemayee Mishra inaugurated the restaurant on Sunday where visitors can enjoy a delicious meal in the 4 seater floating restaurant. Inaugurating the restaurant, Mishra said that the government is focusing on strengthening…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday forecasted that a low pressure is likely to form over Andaman Sea in next 48 hours. The system is likely to intensify into cyclonic circulation and head towards south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts in 4-5 days. In its bulletin, IMD said, “A cyclonic circulation lies over north…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited toy train service in Nandankanan Zoo has finally resumed after a gap of seven years. Forest Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha inaugurated the toy train facility during a state-level Wildlife Week function. He also laid the foundation stone for the ropeway project. The toy train with 4 coaches has a sitting capacity of…
After 68 Years, the Maharaja of the sky returns to its origin. Tata Sons won the bid of debt-laden Air India by quoting Rs 18,000 crore. The Tatas will own 100% stake in Air India, as also 100% in its international low-cost arm Air India Express and 50% in the ground handling joint venture, Air…
