Bhubaneswar: With the Holi festival approaching, the fire department in Bhubaneswar has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents by deploying firemen at five vulnerable locations along with essential rescue equipment. In anticipation of potential hazards during the festive celebrations, the Odisha Fire and Emergency Services rescue team will be stationed near several…
Bhubaneswar: The 63rd Odisha State Swimming Championship has commenced at the Biju Patnaik Swimming pool complex, Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The four-day championships in Sub-junior, Junior and Senior categories will be conducted to select the swimmers who will represent Odisha at the National Aquatic Championship 2023. A total number 300 swimmers, including 95 women from 15…
New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) convened its first committee meeting on January 8, 2024, to address the pressing issue of misleading advertisements in the coaching sector.
Bhubaneswar: With the fourth and final phase of polling in Odisha set for June 1 (Saturday), the Odisha Police have implemented extensive security measures to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process. In this phase, six Parliamentary constituencies—Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur—and 42 Assembly constituencies will head to the polls. Odisha DGP Arun…
Jagatsinghpur: The inaugural edition of Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) was successfully conducted on the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Puja, commencing from the revered Maa Sarala Temple. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 35 heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha.
Bhubaneswar: In a crucial meeting this afternoon, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the status of water levels in various river basins and reservoirs, including the Hirakud reservoir, and discussed the preparedness and precautionary measures of various departments and districts due to low pressure-induced rainfall across the state. The review meeting saw the participation of Development…
Hamburg: France has secured a place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Portugal, winning 5-3 in Friday’s quarter-final match at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. This victory sets up an exciting semi-final clash against Spain. The match was notable for its cautious and tense nature, particularly in the first half, which…
India and Pakistan will lock horns in the group stages of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled to be played in UAE and Oman in October and November this year. The arch-rivals will take on each other in the opening match of Group-2 of the Super-12 stage on October 24 at Dubai. The…
Bhubaneswar: The two-day National Conference on Handlooms and Handicrafts concluded today at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s traditional craft sectors. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the conference saw participation from representatives of all States and Union Territories, serving as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange,…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of Cyclone Dana’s devastating impact on Kendrapara’s Talachua village, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo visited the area to assess relief efforts and ensure the provision of essential government services. Rajnagar constituency, where Talachua is located, was among the areas severely impacted by the cyclone. During his visit, Singh Deo inspected…
