New Delhi: Indian Olympian Divyansh Singh Panwar showcased exceptional rifle shooting skills, clinching a gold medal and setting a new world record in the men’s 10m air rifle final at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Cairo, Egypt. The 21-year-old prodigy achieved a remarkable score of 253.7 at the Egypt International Olympic…
Bhubaneswar: Stray dog bites have emerged as a significant concern in Odisha, with over 5 lakh cases reported in the last two years, as revealed by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokula Nanda Mallik in the Legislative Assembly today. The Minister also informed the House that more than 17 lakh stray dogs are roaming…
Gandhinagar: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar today.
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to improve the nutrition status of adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers and underweight children, the Odisha government has decided to launch Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY). Informing about the decision Chief Secretary PK Jena said that Rs 3,354.40 crore will be spent under the project which will be implemented in…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at the India Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. The release includes 61 different crops, comprising 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops, aimed at boosting productivity, reducing costs, and promoting sustainable farming practices across the country. During the event,…
Bhubaneswar: Indian hockey midfielder and 2-time Asian Games medalist Lilima Minz of Odisha announced her retirement from the national team on Thursday. She is only 27. However, she will continue to play domestic hockey. She hails from Bihabandh-Tanatoli village in Sundargarh district and made her international debut in 2011 during the four-nation tournament in Argentina….
Ranchi: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, is set to organize a Two-Day Regional Conference on the Strengthening of Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, commonly known as the PESA Act, from 4th to 5th March 2024 in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Paris: The Indian women’s table tennis team made a spectacular debut at the Paris Olympics, edging out World No. 4 Romania 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 match at the South Paris Arena on Monday. The Indian squad, featuring Sreeja Akula, Archana Kamath, and Manika Batra, demonstrated exceptional teamwork and determination to secure their…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce a comprehensive policy to streamline road construction and maintenance across the state. This was announced during a review meeting chaired by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The new policy will establish rules and regulations for road construction for the next 50 years, addressing coordination…
Hyderabad: In a spectacular display of elegance and empowerment, Thailand’s Opal Suchata was crowned Miss World 2025 during a dazzling finale of the 72nd edition of the prestigious pageant held in Hyderabad, Telangana. The reigning queen, Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic, handed over the crown in a moment of global celebration and grace. Opal’s…
