Bhubaneswar: The vibrant city of Bhubaneswar resonated with the soul-stirring melodies of Sufi music as the 12th Annual Festival of Sufiana, “SAMARPAN,” commenced today at Rabindra Mandap. Organized by the Bhubaneswar Music Circle in collaboration with the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, the three-day festival aims to showcase the rich and mystical heritage of…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive step to improve healthcare accessibility in the state, Public Enterprises Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra has instructed government officials to ensure that the ‘Niramaya’ centres in all government hospitals remain open round the clock. This move aims to provide continuous medical assistance to patients, ensuring that no one is deprived of…
Bhubaneswar: Efforts to improve access to government welfare schemes for vulnerable urban communities received a boost on Tuesday as the Housing and Urban Development Department organised a workshop for frontline workers engaged in the implementation of the ‘Sahayog’ programme in Odisha. The one-day programme, held at the Odisha Urban Academy in Bhubaneswar, brought together Swachha…
Bhubaneswar: All the Kutcha and WBM Roads in urban local bodies are to be upgraded to pavered roads to enhance the livability of the Cities. The state government has decided to carry out the upgradation as part of transformative urban Governance under 5T. The work to be completed by October 2023. G Mathi Vathanan, Principal…
Gonda: One person was killed after four coaches of the 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district on Thursday. The incident occurred in Pikaura located between Gonda and Jhilahi in the state. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took stock of the situation and directed the officials to reach the accident spot. The…
Washington: After an unexpectedly prolonged stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday evening. Their return, initially scheduled for just over a week after their departure in June 2024, was delayed due to a malfunction in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying Williams,…
Dubai: Riding on the performances of Iqbal Hossain Emon and Azizul Hakim, who clinched three wickets each, Bangladesh defeated India by 59 runs in the final to lift their second consecutive U19 Asia Cup title at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India skipper Mohamed Amaan won the toss and invited the defending champions to…
Itanagar: In major political development in Arunachal Pradesh, 10 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates has clinched an unopposed victory in the state assembly elections 2024, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. This unopposed win, out of the total 60 seats in the Arunachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, reflects the BJP’s strong…
Bhubaneswar: On the eve of Republic Day, the distinguished Padma Shri Awards for 2024 have been bestowed upon two unsung heroes from Odisha, adding a new dimension to the state’s cultural legacy. Gopinath Swain and Bhagabat Pradhan, both revered for their significant contributions to traditional arts, stand among the 34 eminent individuals chosen for this esteemed…
Bengaluru: In an electrifying TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious against Gujarat Titans (GT) with a thrilling four-wicket win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB’s stellar bowling performance restricted GT to 147 runs, laying the foundation for a successful run chase led by a dominant start from their…
