New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with students from across the country during the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi on Saturday. In a candid and interactive session, the Prime Minister addressed concerns related to exams, stress management, leadership, time management, and wellness, while also emphasizing the importance…
Washington: United States President Donald Trump has officially designated February 9 as “Gulf of America Day,” marking the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico. The proclamation was signed on Sunday while Trump was en route to New Orleans for Super Bowl 59, with Air Force One flying over the renamed region. The renaming follows Executive Order…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s athletes delivered a stellar performance at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, clinching two gold medals and a silver on Sunday. Bapi Hansda emerged victorious in the Men’s 400m, outrunning Haryana’s Vikrant Panchal, who took silver, and Kerala’s Manu TS, who claimed bronze. The Odisha men’s 4×100m relay team set a new Games…
Cuttack: Rohit Sharma delivered a captain’s knock, smashing a brilliant 119 off 90 balls, as India defeated England by four wickets in the second ODI at Barabati Stadium to clinch the three-match series. Chasing 305, India comfortably reached 308/6 in 44.3 overs, securing the victory with ease. After winning the toss, England opted to bat…
Bhubaneswar: The England women’s hockey team arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Sunday ahead of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 India leg matches. The World No. 7 side will face the hosts India and current World No. 1 Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 India leg, scheduled to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department has announced that February 15, 2025, will be the final deadline for electronic KYC (e-KYC) verification for ration card holders, with no further extensions. Addressing the media on Sunday, Minister Krushna Chandra Patra urged the 37 lakh beneficiaries who are yet to complete the e-KYC process…
Port Victoria, Seychelles: Indian Navy warship INS Tushil arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on February 7, 2025, for an operational turnaround during its maiden passage along the West Coast of Africa. The vessel was warmly received by officials from the High Commission of India (HCI) and the Indian Navy detachment in Seychelles. During the port…
Cuttack: The second ODI between India and England at Barabati Stadium came to an abrupt halt when a floodlight malfunction plunged a section of the field into darkness. The interruption occurred in the 7th over of India’s chase, with the team comfortably placed at 48 for no loss. The issue arose at 6.1 overs, leaving…
Bhubaneswar: The National Games 2025 athletics events began on a thrilling note, with Odisha’s Animesh Kujur delivering a standout performance in the men’s 100m final. Kujur sprinted to victory in 10.28 seconds, matching the Games record set by Amlan Borgohain in 2022 and securing the gold medal for his state. The race saw intense competition,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant decision aimed at ensuring financial security for government employees post-retirement, the Odisha Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme, which will come into effect from April 1, 2025. The scheme guarantees an assured payout, providing greater stability and benefits for retired employees. Under the new scheme, retired employees with a minimum of…
