New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has extended the extraordinary e-Auction of mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting the country’s rich cultural, spiritual, and historical heritage. Originally scheduled from September 17 to October 2, 2024, the auction will now be open for participation until October 31, 2024. Interested individuals can…
New Delhi: India’s Sachin Siwach (57kg), Sanjeet Kumar (92kg), Amit Panghal (51kg), and Jaismine (women’s 57kg) took another step towards Paris Olympic qualification as they registered convincing wins over their respective opponents to advance to the next round in Boxing World Qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday. Siwach started the proceedings for India with a…
Phulbani: Bringing a long-awaited dream to life for the people of Kandhamal, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday inaugurated a 100-seat government medical college and a 650-bed hospital in Phulbani. The move marks a significant milestone in improving healthcare access and medical education in the tribal heartland of Odisha. The new institution is expected to…
New Delhi: In a significant push toward indigenous clean air solutions, the Technology Development Board (TDB), operating under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial assistance to M/s Urban Air Labs Private Limited, Gurugram. The funding supports their project titled “Development & Commercialization of a Made in India Efficient Wall-Mounted Air-Purification System…
Shillong: A rescue operation is underway for over four days to save five miners who are trapped in an illegal coal mine after it got flooded following a dynamite explosion at Umpleng in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya. The five miners have been identified by the district administration, four from Assam and one from Tripura and…
Bhubaneswar: The 78th Senior National Aquatic Championship 2025 began with grandeur and high energy at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar today, drawing participation from over 400 top swimmers from across India. The five-day championship, which runs through June 26, promises to be a showcase of speed, endurance, and emerging talent in Indian swimming. Organized jointly…
Kuala Lumpur: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu moved to the second round of the Malaysia Masters after beating Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland, here at Axiata Arena on Wednesday. Fifth seed Sindhu, who won the Malaysia Masters in 2013 and 2016, registered a 21-17, 21-16 win over the world no. 22 Scot. This is the 28-year-old…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous recognition of the stellar achievements of hockey players hailing from Odisha, the state government has declared cash awards to honour their outstanding performances on the international stage. The announced awards underscore Odisha’s rich legacy in the sport and its commitment to nurturing and celebrating talent. Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka,…
Bhubaneswar: A Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on ‘Law and Psychiatry’ organized by the Department of Psychiatry of Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) and SUM Hospital brought together around 160 psychiatrists from across Odisha on Saturday. The day-long event focused on preparing mental health professionals to navigate the legal aspects of their practice, particularly in cases…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Mandap has once again brought pride to the state by winning the silver medal at the prestigious 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This achievement marks the third consecutive year that Odisha has been recognized at the event, highlighting its consistency in excellence and thematic…
