New Delhi: Australia, USA, New Zealand, Germany, England, Poland and the Netherlands are among 24 countries that have confirmed their participation in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, to be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and Noida Indoor Stadium from January 13-19, 2025. A total of 24 countries from all six continents will have…
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science & Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with other key portfolios, virtually launched a dedicated web portal (https://scdpm.nic.in/specialcampaign4/) to monitor the progress of the upcoming Special Campaign 4.0 focused on Swachhata (cleanliness) and reducing pendency in government offices….
Bhubaneswar: After the success of the first pilgrim special tourist train towards Varanasi, Gaya and Prayagraj, the Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) at Bhubaneswar will launch the second special tour package ‘Pilgrim Special Tourist Train’ for Western India. The second special train will cover Dwaraka, Somnath Temple, Nageswar, Bet Dwaraka, Ahmedabad and the…
New Delhi: The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), in collaboration with The/Nudge Institute, has initiated a pioneering public-private partnership named the ‘Social Defence Fellowship.’ This unique fellowship aims to harness the expertise of seasoned private sector professionals and align it with the vision of senior civil servants, working collectively to uplift marginalized communities. After…
Bhubaneswar: A regional review meeting focusing on the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Sector for five eastern states—Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Meghalaya—along with the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, was held in Bhubaneswar today. The event was hosted by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, in collaboration with the Fisheries…
Paris: In a significant setback for India’s wrestling contingent at the ongoing Summer Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) decided to send wrestler Antim Panghal and her support staff back home due to a disciplinary breach. This decision came after French authorities reported that Antim had given her Olympic Village accreditation to her sister.
Gandhinagar: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards green financing by incorporating a wholly owned subsidiary in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) located in GIFT City, Gujarat. The subsidiary, named “IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Limited,” was officially incorporated on 7th May, 2024, following…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC, in collaboration with DSYS (Department of Sports and Youth Services), FAO (Football Association of Odisha), and Reliance Foundation, proudly announces the successful conclusion of its inaugural AIFF D License Course. The five-day course aimed to nurture football coaching talent within the state, promoting local expertise and fostering growth. Conducted in Bhubaneswar, the…
Bhubaneswar: Devotees at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri experienced a temporary halt in darshan on Sunday after temple servitors conducted an emergency ‘Bada Mahasnan’ ritual, following a child’s sudden illness inside the shrine. The incident unfolded during the morning hours when the temple was teeming with devotees after the completion of the daily Abakash…
Chandipur: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing six consecutive developmental trials of the High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) ‘ABHYAS’ with an improved booster configuration. These trials were conducted at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, marking a total of 10 successful developmental trials, thereby…
