New Delhi: The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Army Welfare Association Society (AWES) in a ceremony held in New Delhi. The MoU was signed under the chairpersonship of Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). This strategic…
Kolkata: Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and veteran CPM leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharya passed away on Thursday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, his family confirmed. Bhattacharya had been admitted to a private hospital in Alipore, Kolkata, on July 29, 2023, due to multiple health issues. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and required…
Paris: In a significant setback for India’s wrestling contingent at the ongoing Summer Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) decided to send wrestler Antim Panghal and her support staff back home due to a disciplinary breach. This decision came after French authorities reported that Antim had given her Olympic Village accreditation to her sister.
Paris: Vinesh Phogat, the 29-year-old wrestling sensation from Haryana, announced her retirement on Thursday, following a dramatic turn of events that led to her disqualification from the gold medal bout in the 50 kg women’s category at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Paris: Mirabai Chanu narrowly missed out on a medal at the Paris Olympics, finishing fourth in the women’s 49kg weightlifting event, adding to India’s series of close finishes in this edition of the Games. Mirabai had previously opened India’s medal account at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a total lift of 202 kg in the…
Colombo: In a landmark victory, Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka triumphed over Rohit Sharma’s India by a commanding 110 runs in the third ODI at Colombo, clinching the series 2-0. This win marks Sri Lanka’s first bilateral ODI series victory over India in 27 years, the last being in 1997.
Dhaka: To restore stability, Bangladeshi Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced on Wednesday that Nobel Laureate and economist Muhammad Yunus will head an interim government. This interim administration is set to be sworn in on Thursday night at 8 pm local time and will include a 15-member advisory council. Addressing the media, General Waker-Uz-Zaman assured that…
Bhubaneswar: Students from the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar have achieved significant success in securing jobs with leading national and international organizations through various campus placement drives. In a recent recruitment drive conducted by Tata Steel Technical Services, 73 WSC students successfully secured positions with the company. The selected students include 27 from Mechatronics, 9…
Bhubaneswar: The Consul General of the United States at Hyderabad, Jennifer Larson, met with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today at Lok Seva Bhawan to explore opportunities for enhancing the partnership between the US and the Indian state of Odisha. During the meeting, Chief Minister Majhi highlighted the potential for deeper collaboration in several sectors, including…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s grievance cell, under the purview of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will be closed on Monday, August 12. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department has announced the temporary closure through a formal notification. The department has stated that the next scheduled date for grievance hearings will be communicated to the…
