Pune: As part of the ongoing 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024, more than 5000 yoga enthusiasts are set to participate in the 75th day countdown event, scheduled to be held at Wadia College Sports Ground, Pune, Maharashtra, on April 7, 2024. With a focus on promoting holistic health and wellness…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating challenges posed by stray dogs in Bhubaneswar, the civic authorities are set to reinstate a comprehensive stray dog sterilization initiative aimed at curbing their population. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated preparations for the sterilization process following the recent lifting of a stay order by the Orissa High…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar in connection with the 2021 murder of junior national champion Sagar Dhankar, directing him to surrender within seven days. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra overturned the Delhi High Court’s March order granting Kumar bail,…
Jaisalmer: The 128 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological Task Force of Rajputana Rifles has set a world record by planting over 5.19 lakh saplings in just one hour. The “Special Plantation Drive” took place under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” and the Territorial Army’s outreach initiative “Bhagidari & Zimmedari” in…
Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to clarify their plan of removing encroachments from the Sisupalgarh and facilitate the construction of a boundary wall around the heritage ruins. Hearing to the PIL filed by Indian National Trust for Arts and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) 15 years back for the protection of…
Bhubaneswar: With preparations for the annual Rath Yatra gathering pace, the Odisha government on Friday held a high-level coordination meeting to streamline arrangements for the smooth conduct of Lord Jagannath’s world-famous chariot festival and related rituals in Puri. Chairing the review meeting at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said…
Bhubaneswar: Students of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) have delivered an exceptional performance in the CBSE Class X and XII Annual Examinations 2025, registering a significant leap in pass percentages and academic excellence across streams. In Class X, the overall pass percentage soared to an impressive 91.8%, a sharp rise from 82.26% recorded in 2024. A…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the implementation of three transformative new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—at a grand event in Chandigarh. Addressing the gathering, Modi emphasized the historical and transformative nature of these reforms, aligning them with the ideals of justice, equality,…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a heatwave alert for Odisha, spanning four consecutive days starting Wednesday. The forecast warns of a substantial rise in temperatures across the state, urging residents to take precautionary measures to cope with the scorching conditions. According to the IMD, the day temperatures in Odisha are expected to…
Surat: The 20th convocation of Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) in Surat witnessed the esteemed presence and address of the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu.
