Amritsar: In a significant display of cultural exchange and reverence, the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to India, Eric Garcetti, accompanied by his wife Amy Wakeland and a family member, paid a visit to the sacred Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib in Amritsar.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced its commitment to implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) in schools across the state by 2025. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond shared the update during the Assembly session on Wednesday, highlighting the steps being taken to ensure a smooth transition. According to Gond, a Task Force Committee,…
Bhubaneswar: A Regional Conference to review the major schemes of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare was held today in Bhubaneswar. The event, organized under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, brought together senior officials from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal to discuss progress and strategies in agriculture and farmer welfare…
Rourkela: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team experienced a heartbreaking shootout defeat against the Netherlands in their sixth match of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. The tightly contested game ended in a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time, leading to a shootout where the Netherlands emerged victorious…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State NSS Awards Ceremony for the year 2023-24 was held today under the auspices of the Higher Education Department, honoring 20 individuals and units for their remarkable contributions to social service. The awards recognized 12 volunteers, three program officers, and three NSS units for their exceptional efforts in advancing the objectives of…
Bhubaneswar: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife, during their two-day visit to Odisha, immersed themselves in the state’s rich cultural heritage with stops at Raghurajpur village and the crafts museum, Kalabhoomi. On Saturday, the President and his wife visited the famed Raghurajpur village in Puri district, known for its pattachitra art and folk traditions….
Rourkela: The much-anticipated Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season began with an electrifying match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. Delhi SG Pipers edged out Gonasika in a tightly contested penalty shootout after the teams were locked at 2-2 during regulation time. Argentina’s Tomas Domene (5’, 39’) starred for Delhi SG Pipers…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has suspended the headmaster of Malaviharapur High School in Banki following a tragic school van accident that claimed the life of a student and left several others injured. The action against Kanhu Charan Sahoo was taken by the School and Mass Education Department for dereliction of duty. In a statement, the department…
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) marked the celebration of National Science Day 2024 with an insightful lecture and a brainstorming session in New Delhi today.
Jakarta: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of India, began a four-day official visit to Indonesia today, aimed at deepening bilateral defence ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The visit, running from December 15 to 18, focuses on enhancing naval cooperation and strengthening maritime security collaboration between the two nations. Admiral Tripathi…
