Wayanad (Kerala): Rescue and relief operations continued on a war footing at the landslide-devastated areas of four villages in Kerala’s Wayanad on Wednesday, with 94 more bodies recovered, taking the death toll to 245, in one of the worst disasters to hit the state, with 240 other people still missing, even as a war of words…
Bhubaneswar: Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha (IPICOL) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) signed a MoU making FICCI as National Industry Partner for the Make in Odisha Conclave 2022, which is scheduled to be held from November 30th to December 4th. The MoU signing ceremony was presided over by…
New Delhi: In a video message to the All India Presiding Officers’ Conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significance of the event, especially in the aftermath of the 75th Republic Day celebrations.
New Delhi: In a decisive move to protect public health, the Indian government has banned 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs commonly prescribed for ailments such as fever, pain, colds, and allergies. These drugs, which combine two or more active ingredients in a fixed ratio, were found to pose potential risks to human health and lacked…
Cuttack: In a nail-biting encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, the Odisha Juggernauts emerged victorious with a slender 30-27 scoreline against the Gujarat Giants on Sunday. The thrilling win has propelled Odisha Juggernauts into the semifinals of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2, making them the third team to secure a spot in the penultimate…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled a transformative initiative by launching sports infrastructure projects valued at Rs. 660 crore, underscoring the government’s commitment to fostering sports at both grassroots and elite levels. The comprehensive plan includes the establishment of 48 multipurpose indoor stadiums, the inauguration of the Cuttack Table Tennis Academy, the Rourkela Gymnastics…
Sonepur: The people of Subarnapur District expressed joy and enthusiasm as they welcomed the Sonepur-Puri Express on its first regular run at Sonepur Railway Station today. This railway service connects four districts of Western Odisha, namely Sonepur, Balangir, Bargarh, and Sambalpur, along with Puri, Khordha, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, and Angul. The introduction of this express train…
New Delhi: The Sahitya Akademi, India’s premier literary institution under the Ministry of Culture, is set to host its annual Festival of Letters from March 7 to March 12, 2025, at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will inaugurate the prestigious festival, which is recognized as Asia’s largest…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards wetland conservation, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) concluded its year-long ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ on World Wetlands Day 2024, celebrated at the Sirpur Ramsar Site in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Bhubaneswar: Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Kartik Pandian has stirred the political landscape by declaring his intention to retire from politics if Naveen Patnaik isn’t sworn in as Chief Minister for the sixth term with three-fourths majority on June 9. This bold statement came during a massive public gathering in Brajrajnagar, Jharsuguda district, where…
