Bhubaneswar: The third phase of simultaneous elections in Odisha concluded peacefully today, covering the parliamentary constituencies of Cuttack, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Puri, Bhubaneswar, and 42 assembly segments falling under these constituencies. CEO Nikunja Bihari Dhal, addressing the media, announced that the polling rate stood at 60 percent as of 5 p.m. He anticipated this percentage…
Jaipur: Today marked a significant milestone in Odisha’s sports infrastructure development as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a sports complex in Jaipur, Koraput district. The event also witnessed the launch of 26 multipurpose indoor stadiums across 12 districts, promoting a robust sports culture in the state. The sprawling sports complex in Jaipur, spread over 11…
Kochi: Seventy-six trainees from the King Fahd Naval Academy of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) concluded their Afloat Training Course with the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) today. The completion ceremony took place in Kochi, marking the end of a rigorous three-week training program that combined both harbour and sea phases. The harbour phase…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal today felicitated ECoR Sports Officer and hockey Olympian Amit Rohidas, recognizing his instrumental role in securing a bronze medal for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. During the ceremony, Funkwal lauded Rohidas for his dedication and exceptional performance on the global…
New Delhi: India’s installed nuclear power capacity is poised for a significant expansion, set to triple from the current 8180 MW to 22480 MW by the fiscal year 2031-32. This announcement was made by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Department of Atomic…
Patna: A relentless spell of heavy rains has plunged large parts of Bihar into a severe flood crisis, with the Ganga River and its tributaries spilling over and inundating dozens of towns and villages. As rising water levels threaten lives and livelihoods, the state government has launched large-scale evacuation efforts amid a worsening humanitarian emergency….
New Delhi: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has declared the re-bidding process for the Production Linked Incentives (PLI) for 10 GWh Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing on January 24, 2024.
New Delhi: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Central Air Command on September 1, 2024. With a distinguished career spanning over 37 years, Air Marshal Dixit brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role. Commissioned into the fighter stream of the…
Bhubaneswar: Face mask at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) has been made mandatory for fliers. The decision has been taken in view of rising COVID cases in other parts of the country specially in New Delhi. Briefing media personnel on Thursday, Prabhat Ranjan Beura, director of BPIA, informed that the step has been taken considering…
Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) showcased their prowess by outclassing Delhi Capitals and securing their maiden WPL title with a comprehensive 8-wicket victory in a thrilling finale to the Women’s Premier League 2024. The match, held at a packed stadium, witnessed a stellar display of spin bowling from RCB that restricted Delhi Capitals to a modest total of 113 runs.
