Bhubaneswar: India delivered a commanding performance against Ireland, winning 4-0 in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men) match at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The goals for India came from Nilam Sanjeep Xess (14’), Mandeep Singh (24’), Abhishek (28’), and Shamsher Singh (34’), securing a comfortable victory for the hosts….
Bhubaneswar, February 24: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Germany in the ongoing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. Deepika’s decisive goal in the 12th minute ensured redemption for India, who climbed to seventh place on the points table with the win. From the outset,…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned Odissi exponent and Padma Shri awardee Mayadhar Raut passed away at the age of 92 at his residence in Delhi on Saturday. Family sources confirmed that he was in good health, had breakfast with his grandchildren, and passed away peacefully due to old age. Born on July 6, 1933, in Odisha, Raut was…
Olatpur/Bhubaneswar: The Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) marked its golden jubilee today, celebrating 50 years of unwavering commitment to empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs) through education, rehabilitation, and advocacy. The milestone event, held at SVNIRTAR’s campus in Olatpur, Cuttack, highlighted the institution’s remarkable journey in shaping inclusive development. The celebration…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government felicitated its athletes who brought glory to the state at the 38th National Games, recognizing their achievements with cash awards and certificates. The ceremony, held at the Kalinga Stadium Tennis Centre, celebrated the dedication and success of Odisha’s sportspersons on the national stage. Gold medalists were awarded ₹6 lakh, silver medalists…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), is set to host the 6th edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar from February 24 to 27. The event aims to promote Odisha as a premier tourism destination by highlighting its cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and diverse travel…
Bhubaneswar: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a key administrative reshuffle. The announcement was made through an official notification issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Saturday. Das, who led the RBI for six years since December…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha commemorates 25 years since the devastating Super Cyclone of 1999, ActionAid Association has released an insightful study entitled Revisiting Super Cyclone 1999: Review, Reflections & Way Ahead. The study, launched at a state-level meeting today, revisits the socio-economic impacts of the cyclone, which struck Odisha on October 29, 1999, killing nearly 10,000…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day multi-stakeholder consultation focused on social security measures and wage campaigns for unorganised workers commenced at Hotel Stalwart Jajati in Bhubaneswar. The event was organised by ActionAid Association in collaboration with CCWD and Janajagaran Dadan Sangha, Bolangir. The primary aim of this consultation was to strengthen the understanding of human rights defenders and…
Jammu: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, called upon the youth to move beyond the traditional mindset of government jobs and embrace entrepreneurship. He made the appeal while inaugurating the two-day National Startup Festival 2025, organized by CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine at Government College for Women, Gandhi…
