London: Barbora Krejčíková won her second Grand Slam and first Wimbledon title on Saturday, overcoming Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in a thrilling women’s final. Krejčíková quickly took the lead by winning the first set, but Paolini, competing in her second consecutive Grand Slam final, fought back valiantly to push the match to a…
Goa: Day 4 of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was marked by an inspiring masterclass delivered by veteran actor Anupam Kher at Kala Academy, Goa. Titled The Power of Failure, the session captivated students and delegates with the actor’s remarkable life journey, infused with wit, wisdom, and resilience. Kher opened the session…
Thulusdhoo, Maldives: Kishore Kumar, the teenage surfing sensation from Tamil Nadu, has created history by becoming the first Indian to reach the semi-finals of the Asian Surfing Championships 2024. Competing in the U-18 Boys category, Kumar’s impressive performance at the championship in Thulusdhoo, Maldives, has marked a significant milestone for Indian surfing on the international stage….
Bengaluru: In a stunning display of power-hitting, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) rewrote history by notching up the highest team total ever recorded in the history of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Facing off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, SRH blazed their way to a staggering 287 for…
Rajgir: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team delivered a commanding 3-0 win against China in their penultimate group stage match at the Bihar Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The victory at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium solidified India’s position at the top of the table and further elevated Deepika, who now leads the tournament’s goal-scoring chart with…
Bhubaneswar: The Skill Development & Technical Education Department of Odisha has announced three major initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of diploma-level education in the state. The announcements, made during an event graced by the Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, include the publication of the 2024 Polytechnic Rankings, the inauguration of integrated websites for key educational…
Puri: The three chariots, Taladhwaja of Lord Balabadhra, Nandighosh of Lord Jagannath and Darpadalana of Devi Subhadra reached Gundicha temple in Puri on Monday evening. During the annual Rath Yatra, the three deities come out of the sanctum sanctorum of the Jagannath temple through a ceremonial procession for the much awaited journey to Gundicha temple where…
Bhubaneswar: Reliance Jio has continued its stellar performance as the leading digital service provider in Odisha, solidifying its top position in the state. According to the latest telecom subscriber data released by TRAI, Reliance Jio emerged as the frontrunner by adding over 1.25 lakh new mobile subscribers in Odisha in the month of March 2024….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated Rs. 3,962 crore for the energy sector in the Annual Budget 2025-26, focusing on power infrastructure, renewable energy, and energy security. Key Budgetary Allocations for Energy: Mukhya Mantri Shakti Bikash Yojana: Rs. 1,033 crore to enhance power distribution networks and rural electrification. Mukhya Mantri Shakti Sanrakshana Abhiyan: Rs. 127…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, conducted a comprehensive review of all ongoing and upcoming GRIDCO projects at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reaffirming the State’s commitment to strengthening its power infrastructure and accelerating its green energy goals. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra…
