Bhubaneswar: Preparations for the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri, scheduled for June 27, 2025, have officially begun with a high-level security review meeting chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania at the DGP camp office in Bhubaneswar. The meeting focused on crowd management, security arrangements, and logistical challenges to ensure a smooth and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has urged the people of Odisha to join the global movement against climate change by observing Earth Hour, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about environmental conservation and energy efficiency. Taking to social media platform X, Chief Minister Patnaik issued a heartfelt appeal to all residents of Odisha, urging…
New Delhi: Aimed at promoting voter education and inclusivity, the Election Commission of India (ECI) joined hands with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organize an Exhibition Cricket Match. The event, held at the Karnail Singh Stadium in New Delhi on March 16, witnessed the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) Team compete against the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) team.
New Delhi: In a major boost to urban development, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament. The fund will support ‘Cities as Growth Hubs’, ‘Creative Redevelopment of Cities’, and ‘Water and Sanitation’ initiatives, with an initial allocation of ₹10,000…
New Delhi: The University of Mauritius bestowed the prestigious Honoris Causa Degree of Doctor of Civil Law upon the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, in a ceremony held today. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu acknowledged the pivotal role universities play in shaping the future of humanity, emphasizing that institutions like the University of Mauritius serve…
Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 38th National Games in a grand ceremony in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, today, marking a significant milestone for the state. Addressing the gathering, he described Uttarakhand as “resplendent with the energy of the youth” and highlighted the unique significance of hosting the Games during the state’s 25th anniversary. He noted…
Bhubaneswar: Enhancing the career progression opportunities for teaching and non-teaching staff in fully aided private colleges, the Odisha Government has announced simplifications to the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme. The decision, announced by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is set to benefit employees covered under the Odisha Revised Pay Scale Rules, 2017. Under the revised…
Bhubaneswar: World number one ace shuttler Pramod Bhagat from Odisha has qualified for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic to be held from August 25 to September 5, 2021. Along with Bhagat, two other players Tarun Tarun and Krishna Nagar have also qualified for the Paralympics. The Badminton World Federation (BWF) in a letter to the Badminton Association…
New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the critical role of high-end technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in strengthening India’s defence capabilities and fostering innovation. Addressing the inaugural session of the Indian National Academy of Engineering’s (INAE) Annual Convention at IIT Delhi on December 19, 2024, Rajnath Singh urged scientists and…
Hyderabad: With the help of a record-breaking triple century from opener Tanmay Agarwal (366 off 181) and a century from fellow opener and captain G Rahul Singh (185 off 105), Hyderabad beat Arunachal Pradesh by an innings and 187 runs in the second day of the ongoing Ranji Trophy at NexGen Cricket Ground, Hyderabad.
