Paris: In one of the most thrilling Grand Slam finals in recent memory, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz staged a stunning comeback to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner and capture his second French Open title at Roland Garros on Sunday. The 22-year-old defending champion, showing incredible grit and resilience, clawed back from two sets down to…
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive review meeting of the State-level National Service Scheme (NSS) took place today at the Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Auditorium of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. The meeting saw the participation of key stakeholders, including the Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University, Prof. Sabita Acharya, NSS Regional Director Ajit Kushwaha, State NSS Officer-cum-Higher Education Deputy Secretary Ramesh…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has unveiled an exciting addition to the Ekamra Walks experience – the Night Jungle Safari in Bharatpur. Commencing on March 1, this new venture promises an exhilarating exploration of the wilderness under the shroud of night, offering a thrilling nocturnal perspective to Bhubaneswar’s cherished heritage walk series. The Night…
Paris: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) showcased her prowess in the ring, advancing to the Olympic Games quarterfinals after a decisive victory over Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad. From the outset, Hofstad, the 2022 World Youth Champion, struggled to find her rhythm as Lovlina leveraged her height advantage to deliver decisive punches. In the opening round, Hofstad…
Bhubaneswar: Chittaranjan Tripathy, the accomplished actor-director with roots in Odisha, has been appointed as the Director of the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi. This historic appointment makes him the first Odia to hold this prestigious position. Tripathy, an NSD alumnus, has left his mark on Bollywood with notable roles, including Trivedi in the…
New Delhi: Indian men’s hockey team defender Jarmanpreet Singh is eyeing to play his debut Olympics in Paris after missing out on the historic bronze medal campaign in Tokyo, Japan. Jarmanpreet has been a constant feature under chief coach Craig Fulton, starting every match of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, the Asian Games Hangzhou 2022,…
New Delhi: With the summer months bringing escalated temperatures, the threat of hospital fires looms large. In a bid to prevent such catastrophic incidents, the Union Health Ministry and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have jointly issued an advisory to all States/UTs, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive measures. The directive urges State Health…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will celebrate its first-ever State-Level Local Self-Government Day this year. The announcement was made following a meeting chaired by Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushnachandra Mahapatra, who emphasized that the celebration should break from tradition and be observed in a unique and meaningful way. The meeting, held in the State Assembly, saw…
Baku: In a sensational triumph that stunned the chess world, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh has become the first Indian woman to win the prestigious FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating legendary compatriot Koneru Humpy 1.5–0.5 in the rapid tie-breaks of the all-Indian final held in Baku. The classical games played over the weekend ended in tightly fought…
New Delhi: Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Chairman of Digital Communications Commission and Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications, launched the “Bharat 5G Portal” at the ‘Bharat Telecom 2024 – An Exclusive International Business Expo.’
