New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at addressing the long-standing demands of tribal communities in Jammu & Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, the Indian Parliament has passed three crucial bills to amend the existing lists of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in these regions.
New Delhi: Indian cricket icon and former captain Virat Kohli on Monday formally announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing curtains on a glittering 14-year red-ball career that helped reshape India’s fortunes in the longest format of the game. Kohli, 36, made the announcement via a heartfelt Instagram post, stating, “It’s been 14 years since…
New Delhi: The inaugural ‘Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities’ commenced today at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The summit, organized to foster collaboration and innovation in critical minerals beneficiation and processing, received a grand inauguration under the patronage of the Ministry of Mines. V L Kantha Rao, Secretary of Mines, presided…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State NSS Awards Ceremony for the year 2023-24 was held today under the auspices of the Higher Education Department, honoring 20 individuals and units for their remarkable contributions to social service. The awards recognized 12 volunteers, three program officers, and three NSS units for their exceptional efforts in advancing the objectives of…
Bhubaneswar: To address the increasing train traffic and congestion at Khurda Road Station, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned a significant infrastructure project. The East Coast Railway (ECoR) had earlier proposed the construction of a Flyover Bridge to facilitate smoother train operations on the Howrah-Chennai Main Line and the Khurda Road-Puri Branch Line. This project,…
Rajkot: Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s sensational century bolstered India’s dominant position on the third day, complementing a commendable performance by the host team’s bowlers.
Bhubaneswar: In a prestigious felicitation ceremony held today in Bhubaneswar, Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera lauded the remarkable achievements of young athletes from Odisha who excelled in Hockey, Rugby, Kayaking, and Canoeing. The ceremony also recognized the winners of the Digital Competitions under the Nua O initiative, presenting them with well-deserved cash awards. Accompanying the Sports…
Barcelona: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating at the International Business Travel Market (IBTM) World 2024, one of the leading global travel exhibitions dedicated to the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. Held from November 19th to 21st in Barcelona, the exhibition serves as a vital platform to position India as…
Buenos Aires: Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez, a 60-year-old Argentine, shattered stereotypes and carved her name into the history books by clinching the coveted title of Miss Universe for the province of Buenos Aires. Her victory, announced on Wednesday, not only celebrates her remarkable journey but also underscores the Miss Universe beauty pageant’s dedication to embracing diversity…
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday honoured four personnel from the Indian Armed Forces for their exceptional contributions in the fields of military reconnaissance, exploration, and adventure during the prestigious MacGregor Memorial Medal Award Ceremony held at the United Service Institution of India (USI) in New Delhi. The awardees…
