New Delhi: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presented the Empowered Committee’s report on Capability Enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in the national capital today. The report outlines key thrust areas and strategic recommendations aimed at strengthening the IAF’s operational capabilities over the short, medium, and long term. The…
Phuket: As part of its ongoing training deployment to Southeast Asia, three Indian naval ships—INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Veera—arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port in Thailand today. The First Training Squadron (1TS) was welcomed with full ceremonial honors by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), with the RTN band playing in celebration of the…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the two-day Visitor’s Conference 2024-25 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, bringing together heads of 184 central institutes of higher education to discuss the future of India’s education system. In her inaugural address, President Murmu emphasized that the development of a nation is directly linked to the quality of its education system….
Bhubaneswar: The owner of a tattoo parlour in Bhubaneswar has been arrested after a tattoo of Lord Jagannath on the thigh of a foreign woman triggered widespread outrage across Odisha. The incident sparked massive protests from religious groups and devotees, demanding strict action. Following a complaint by the Hindu Sena, the Commissionerate Police arrested Rocky…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has formed an inquiry committee to investigate allegations of physical and mental abuse at the High Performance Swimming Centre in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The decision comes after swimmers at the sports hostel staged a protest on Saturday night, alleging misconduct by head coach Sandeep Sejwal. The Sports and Youth Services Department…
Bhubaneswar: A Youth Conference was organized at Rama Devi Women’s University on Sunday to commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, bringing together students, educators, and policymakers to discuss women’s empowerment, gender equality, and key social issues. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who was the chief guest, engaged in direct interactions with students from Rama Devi Women’s…
Bhubaneswar: The Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025, a nine-day celebration of women’s entrepreneurship, concluded today at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, achieving a record-breaking business turnover of ₹5 crore. The event, which provided a marketplace for over 300 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from all 30 districts, drew an overwhelming footfall of more than 9 lakh visitors, showcasing the economic…
Dubai: Varun Chakravarthy delivered a sensational bowling performance, claiming 5-42, as India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in their final Group A match of the Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The victory ensured that India topped Group A and set up a high-stakes semi-final clash against Australia on Tuesday, a…
Bhubaneswar: In a major development, 80,000 ineligible beneficiaries, including around 4,500 government employees, have voluntarily returned their ration cards, following the Odisha government’s appeal. This was confirmed by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Sunday. Expressing gratitude, Minister Patra thanked those who responded to the government’s call and surrendered their cards….
Bhubaneswar: The summer heat has intensified across Odisha, with 10 cities recording temperatures of 37°C or higher. Boudh emerged as the hottest location, reaching a scorching 38.2°C, as per the latest data shared by weather scientist Umashankar Dash on Sunday. Balangir followed closely with 38.1°C, while Angul recorded 37.9°C. Other cities experiencing extreme temperatures included…
