New Delhi: On the eve of Republic Day, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, engaged in a heartwarming interaction with sports champions who have been specially invited by the Government of India to be part of the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi.
New Delhi: The Government of India and the Government of Japan have signed loan agreements worth JPY 191.736 billion for six key projects under Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India. The agreements, signed in New Delhi between the Government of India and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), span diverse sectors including forest management,…
India beat Denmark by 3-2 points to reach the final of the badminton championship Thomas Cup held in Bangkok on Friday. This is for the first time that the Indian team has assured of a medal in the event. During the semi-final match, Indian Badminton player HS Prannoy defeated Danish player Rasmus Gemke to seal…
New Delhi: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the commencement of nominations for the 20th edition of the UNESCO- Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture. This prestigious prize aims to acknowledge and honor outstanding contributions made by individuals, groups, or institutions in promoting, understanding, and disseminating Arab culture globally through various…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired the 2nd Formal Meeting of the COP9 Bureau and the 3rd Formal Meeting of the Fund’s Approval Committee under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport today. These two-day high-level meetings, held in New Delhi, focus on…
Cuttack: Cricket enthusiasts can now enjoy the upcoming India vs England ODI at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on February 9, 2025, at reduced ticket prices, following a decision made by the Odisha government. The price revisions were finalized during a meeting between the Sports Department and senior officials of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) at…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrated sand sculptor Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik was accorded a hero’s welcome upon his return to Bhubaneswar on Saturday, following his remarkable achievement of winning the gold medal at the International Sand Art Championship held in Russia. Upon his arrival, Pattnaik was warmly received by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the CM’s residence. During…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday reviewed the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana, with Agriculture Ministers from all states participating through video conference. Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Kanak…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of rising Covid cases in the city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to tighten up measures making ‘no mask no entry’ mandatory in malls and commercial outlets. ‘No mask no entry’ and ‘no mask no goods’ will be enforced across the city, informed BMC Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange. All…
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a series of transformative measures in the Union Budget aimed at positioning India as a leading global destination for Medical Value Tourism (MVT) while significantly strengthening the country’s AYUSH ecosystem through quality enhancement, research expansion and employment generation. A key highlight of the Budget is…
