Kendrapada: In a bid to protect marine biodiversity during the critical breeding season, the Odisha government will enforce a 60-day fishing ban along the state’s coastline starting Tuesday, April 15. The restriction, which lasts till June 15, aims to conserve marine life by preventing large-scale fishing activities during spawning. Under the ban, all mechanised fishing…
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, has called for the personal intervention of Union Science & Technology Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh, to ensure the continuation of the prestigious UNESCO Kalinga Prize, a symbol of Odia identity and pride. In a letter addressed to the Union…
Bhubaneswar: Three months after the announcement of the Ashirbad scheme for orphan children, Odisha government has decided to discontinue the scheme from September 15 citing drop on COVID-19 cases in the state. As per new decision, children whose parents or primary bread earners or any other person died after September 15 will now be covered…
Amritsar: In a significant display of cultural exchange and reverence, the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to India, Eric Garcetti, accompanied by his wife Amy Wakeland and a family member, paid a visit to the sacred Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib in Amritsar.
Mumbai: In a recent development, India has made three changes to their squad for the first two games of the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe. Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana have been named as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Mumbai: In a thrilling encounter at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India stamped their authority on the World Cup stage, securing a resounding 70-run victory over New Zealand in the first semifinal of the World Cup. Batting first India set a target of 398 with a loss of three wickets. The New Zealand gave a…
New Delhi: Indian women’s team assured themselves of quarterfinals spot in the BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 with a facile 4-1 win over Singapore in their Group A clash in Chengdu, China, on Sunday. The young squad, which had defeated Canada 4-1 in their group opener, came back after Yeo Jia Min got the…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the festival of Holi, Bhubaneswar is bracing itself with tight security arrangements to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the festivities on March 26 (Tuesday). At least 15 platoons of police personnel are set to be deployed across the city to prevent any untoward incidents during the colourful celebrations….
Vivek Ramaswamy, the former biotech executive and multi-millionaire, has officially stepped back from his 2024 presidential campaign, announcing his decision on Monday. Despite garnering attention for his unconventional bid, Ramaswamy failed to gain the necessary momentum in the Republican Party’s initial nominating contest in Iowa. In a surprising turn, he has chosen to endorse former…
Bhubaneswar: With dense fog enveloping Odisha over the past few days, the state government has issued a crucial advisory to address the challenges faced by commuters. The Transport department, through a press release on Thursday, provided essential guidelines to ensure safety on the roads amid reduced visibility, minimizing the risk of accidents. The advisory urges…
