New Delhi: In a significant move towards inclusivity, all ancient monuments and archaeological sites of national importance in Odisha have been made accessible to the public.
Toronto: In a remarkable feat of chess prowess, 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh etched his name in history books by clinching victory in the FIDE Candidates tournament on Monday, securing the title as the youngest-ever winner. Gukesh sealed his triumph after a drawn final round game against Hikaru Nakamura, accumulating an impressive tally of 9/14 points…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush highlighted the vital role of Ayurveda and India’s traditional medicine systems in modern nutrition and wellness through its Ayush Pavilion at the World Food India 2024 event, held at Pragati Maidan from September 19th to 22nd. The pavilion attracted global attention with its display of Ayurveda Aahar, a unique…
Bhubaneswar: Extending support to the patients suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Odisha Government allowed one-time financial assistance of Rs.10 lakhs each to patients for their requirement of the electric wheelchair, appropriate physiotherapy, genetic test, and treatments in higher super specialty institutions. A notification has been issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare…
New Delhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, has issued a stern advisory to citizens regarding fraudulent calls purportedly made in the name of DoT officials. According to reports, individuals are receiving calls where the callers, falsely claiming to represent DoT, threaten to disconnect their mobile numbers or allege their involvement…
Paris: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat secured a thrilling 7-5 victory over Ukraine’s Oksana Livach in the women’s 50kg freestyle quarter-final, advancing to the semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Bhubaneswar: Sanatanpali, a quiet village under Jujumara block in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, today wears a vibrant new identity. Fields that once bore paddy, green gram and black gram now bloom with marigold, gerbera, roses and exotic varieties like Mexican eustoma. Over the last two decades, flower cultivation has reshaped the economic and social landscape of…
Cuttack: A floating restaurant has come up in the premises of Silver City Boat Club in Cuttack. Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) chairperson Shreemayee Mishra inaugurated the restaurant on Sunday where visitors can enjoy a delicious meal in the 4 seater floating restaurant. Inaugurating the restaurant, Mishra said that the government is focusing on strengthening…
New Delhi: In a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna upon esteemed individuals who have left an indelible mark on the nation’s history and legacy. For the first time, this year five prominent personalities have been conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award posthumously. P. V. Narasimha…
New Delhi: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India to civil flight operations from May 9 to May 14, 2025, citing operational reasons. The suspension will remain in effect until 0529 IST on May 15, 2025, as per a series of Notices to…
