Bhubaneswar: Santilata Barik Chhotray, a celebrated Odia bhajan singer, breathed her last at the age of 63 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city on Monday. The news was confirmed by her husband, Basant Chhotray. Chhotray had been battling throat cancer for some time, and her health had been deteriorating, leading to…
Bhubaneswar: The 40th Sub-Junior and 50th Junior Aquatic Championship concluded today at the Kalinga Stadium, with Karnataka claiming the overall championship trophy. The closing ceremony was graced by Odisha’s Minister of Sports & Youth Services, Suryabanshi Suraj, who presented the trophy and extended his heartfelt congratulations to all participants and winners. The event saw 11…
Mumbai: Reliance Retail’s beauty arm, Tira Beauty, has set the stage for a beauty revolution with the launch of its latest private label brand, ‘Nails Our Way’. This strategic move marks a significant expansion in Tira Beauty’s product portfolio, offering consumers a wide range of premium nail colour and care products designed to empower self-expression…
New Delhi: The workshop on “Cultivating tomorrow: Advancing digital agriculture through IoT and AI” concluded with fervor, marking a significant step forward in harnessing technology for agricultural development. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the event was hosted by TEC (DoT)…
New Delhi: The indigenously designed and built guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the fourth edition of the prestigious Multinational Exercise La Perouse. This event has brought together naval forces from the Royal Australian Navy, French Navy, Royal Navy, United States Navy, Indonesian Navy, Royal Malaysian Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy, and Royal Canadian…
Bodh Gaya: Speaking at the 6th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya, the Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, emphasized the paramount importance of core values in leadership while cautioning the youth against unethical shortcuts. Addressing students and faculty members, Dhankhar stressed the indispensability of ethical leadership, stating, “Ethical leadership is…
Ganjam: The households of Biluamara village of Jagannathprasad block in Ganjam district started receiving piped water supply in 2006 which proved a boon for the 35 Adivasi families of the village who used to spend hours fetching water daily. However, the village saw a sudden spurt in water-borne diseases among children and adults. To help…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Government has released the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Odisha for the Financial Year 2025–26, marking another boost to strengthen local governance and rural infrastructure across the state. The release includes the second installment of Untied Grants amounting to ₹342.5964 crore, benefiting 20 eligible District…
Madrid: Tennis icon Rafael Nadal showcased his resilience and skill as he outlasted Argentina’s Pedro Cachin in a thrilling three-hour encounter to secure a spot in the round of 16 at the Madrid Open on Monday. The former world No.1 delivered a dominant performance in the opening set, securing a comfortable 6-1 victory. However, the…
Pune: The Department of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) at Command Hospital (Southern Command) in Pune has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting two piezoelectric Bone Conduction Hearing Implants (BCI). The procedures were performed on a 7-year-old male child suffering from congenital external and middle ear anomalies with severe hearing loss, and one adult…
