Astana (Kazakhstan): Mandengbam Jadumani Singh (51kg) and Akash Gorkha (60kg) registered victories to enter the U-22 quarterfinals as Indian boxers continued their winning run on Day Two of the ongoing ASBC Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 here on Sunday. Jadumani Singh outperformed Aldarkhishig Battulga of Mongolia, winning the bout with an RSC (Referee…
New Delhi: Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, inaugurated a one-day National Workshop virtually, shedding light on the crucial role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Zurich (Switzerland): The U-17 Women’s World Cup will be held across three venues, Goa’s Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium, and Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium from October 11 to 30, FIFA confirmed in a statement on Wednesday. The football’s governing body also stated that the draw for the tournament will be held in Zurich…
Berhampur: In a significant achievement for wildlife conservation, the blackbuck population in Odisha’s Ganjam district has surged to 8,789, marking a steady increase over the years. The latest biannual census, conducted by the forest department on January 29, recorded a significant rise from 7,745 in 2023 and 4,082 in 2018, reflecting successful conservation efforts. According to…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards realizing the vision of “Making AI in India” and “Making AI Work for India,” the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the comprehensive national-level IndiaAI mission. This ambitious initiative comes with a substantial budget outlay of Rs. 10,371.92 crore. The IndiaAI mission…
New Delhi: Chief Information Commissioner of India, Heeralal Samariya, met with Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, to discuss significant achievements and advancements within the Central Information Commission (CIC). During the meeting, Samariya announced that the CIC has achieved a remarkable 100% disposal rate for Right to Information (RTI)…
New Delhi: In a decisive step towards advancing renewable energy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant measures to bolster solar energy and renewable resources. Key highlights include the expansion of exemptions for capital goods used in solar cell and panel manufacturing and the launch of the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to provide…
Bhubaneswar: Bibhuti Bhusan Singh Mardaraj, former Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly and a stalwart of state politics, passed away on Wednesday night due to cardiac complications. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 70. Belonging to the royal family of Khandpara Gada, Mardaraj was a towering figure in…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced an assistance of Rs 453.5 crore for women members of Mission Shakti in the state. As per the announcement, 338 block-level Mission Shakti associations in the state will receive Rs 50 lakh each for construction of their own Mission Shakti Bhawans, which can be used as training…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark event underscoring the growing partnership between Odisha and Singapore, His Excellency, President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, visited the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar today. The visit showcased the shared commitment of both regions to advancing skill development, innovation, and industrial collaboration. President Shanmugaratnam was warmly received by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…
