Puri: The holy town of Puri witnessed a vibrant literary evening on Sunday as the Odia short story collection ‘Unmilana’, co-authored by Prasanta Mishra (Pundarika) and Kumar Aurojyoti (Ambarisa), was officially launched. Published by Astitva Prakashan, the anthology was introduced to readers in a grand event marked by thoughtful discussions and cultural performances. The occasion…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards curbing the menace of narcotic trafficking and drug abuse, the 5th state-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was held on Monday at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, the high-level review meeting brought together top officials from state and central enforcement agencies…
Bhubaneswar: Students of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) have delivered an exceptional performance in the CBSE Class X and XII Annual Examinations 2025, registering a significant leap in pass percentages and academic excellence across streams. In Class X, the overall pass percentage soared to an impressive 91.8%, a sharp rise from 82.26% recorded in 2024. A…
Mayurbhanj: In a major push towards accelerating regional development in northern Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday rolled out a slew of infrastructure and welfare projects worth over ₹420 crore in Mayurbhanj district. The grand event, held at Bisoi, witnessed an enthusiastic public turnout as the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday inaugurated two cutting-edge semiconductor design facilities of Renesas Electronics India Private Limited, located in Noida and Bengaluru. Marking a major milestone for India’s growing tech prowess, these facilities include the nation’s first design center to work on…
New Delhi: Indian cricket icon and former captain Virat Kohli on Monday formally announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing curtains on a glittering 14-year red-ball career that helped reshape India’s fortunes in the longest format of the game. Kohli, 36, made the announcement via a heartfelt Instagram post, stating, “It’s been 14 years since…
Puri: The 10th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) unfolded a rich tapestry of spiritual legacy and cultural storytelling yesterday as around 20 heritage enthusiasts from Puri, Bhubaneswar, Konark, and Rourkela embarked on a guided trail around the revered Narendra Sarovar and its surrounding landmarks. The walk commenced with a visit to the sacred…
New Delhi: In the aftermath of the “understanding” between India and Pakistan, Indian military leadership on Sunday asserted any future adventurism on the part of Pakistan or its terror outfits would meet a befitting “fierce and punitive” response. Three senior military officers, Lt General Rajiv Ghai, Vice Admiral AN Pramod, and Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti…
New Delhi: “Modern warfare is entirely technology-driven, and India’s supremacy has been proven over the last four days,” said Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressing the 27th National Technology Day celebrations at the Ambedkar International Centre. The Minister underscored India’s remarkable transformation into a technology-driven defence power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Dr. Jitendra…
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow, hailing it as a significant milestone in India’s journey towards defence self-reliance. Addressing the gathering virtually, Singh declared Operation Sindoor not merely a military manoeuvre, but a resounding assertion of India’s political, social, and strategic resolve. “Operation Sindoor…
