New Delhi: Angered by racism in America, legendary Boxer Muhammad Ali threw his 1960 Olympic gold medal into the Ohio River, something similar is going to happen in India. The wrestlers who have been protesting since April 23 demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij…
Bhubaneswar: The third phase of simultaneous elections in Odisha concluded peacefully today, covering the parliamentary constituencies of Cuttack, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Puri, Bhubaneswar, and 42 assembly segments falling under these constituencies. CEO Nikunja Bihari Dhal, addressing the media, announced that the polling rate stood at 60 percent as of 5 p.m. He anticipated this percentage…
Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of the Commerce and Transport Department, Usha Padhee, visited the State Transport Authority (STA) on Friday and reviewed the implementation of various ongoing initiatives under the Transport Department. During her visit, Padhee held detailed discussions with the officers and staff of the Authority, focusing particularly on the One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for…
Yangon: A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar’s Mandalay region on Friday, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock, leaving 1,644 people dead, 3,408 injured, and 139 missing, according to the State Administration Council’s Information Team. The epicentre, located just 20 km from Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city with a population of 1.5 million, caused widespread devastation….
New Delhi: In a significant virtual event today, K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, inaugurated the ‘Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE)’ program. The launch witnessed the participation of various officials from the Department, members of the Program Advisory Council, mentors from the industry, representatives of selected…
London: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir made history at the London Marathon on Sunday, smashing the women-only world record by an astonishing 45 seconds. The Kenyan athlete crossed the finish line in 2:16:16, securing victory in the World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race. Jepchirchir’s remarkable performance marks her third victory in a World Marathon Majors race,…
Bhubaneswar: Asit Tripathy, Chairman of the Western Odisha Development Council (WODC), conducted a comprehensive review of various developmental projects in Kalahandi district. The Chairman, who recently visited Kalahandi, discussed the progress and directed the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for further enhancements. The review meeting, held at Kharavel Bhawan, included detailed deliberations with District…
New Delhi: Indian Railways has introduced upgraded interiors for the next-generation Amrit Bharat Express coaches, with a sample coach now ready for inspection. The prototype coach was inspected by the Minister of Railways at New Delhi Railway Station, showcasing a redesigned interior aimed at enhancing passenger comfort, safety, and overall travel experience. The upgraded coaches…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards aligning women-led enterprises with regenerative and climate-smart economic models, the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) under the Department of Mission Shakti organized a two-day state-level workshop on “Bamboo and Thriving Demand: Regenerative Livelihoods for Lakhpati Didis.” The event, held on April 22 and 23, 2025 at Mission Shakti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar,…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, highlighted the rapid growth and potential of the drone industry during his address at the International Innovation Conclave organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI). The event, held in New Delhi, emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting technological advancements and innovation in…
