Stefano Napolitano Secures Bengaluru Open 2024 Men’s Singles Title in Thrilling Comeback

Bengaluru: Italy’s Stefano Napolitano staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a set deficit to clinch the men’s singles title at the Bengaluru Open 2024 ATP Challenger Series. In a gripping final at the KSLTA Tennis Stadium on Sunday, the seventh-seeded Napolitano battled against South Korea’s Seongchan Hong, ultimately triumphing 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in a thrilling contest…

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Ministry of Defence Achieves Historic ₹1 Lakh Crore Milestone in GeM Transactions

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has set a remarkable benchmark by surpassing the ₹1 Lakh Crore milestone in the total order value processed through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, denoted as Gross Merchandise Value (GMV). Notably, transactions worth approximately ₹45,800 Crore have been secured in the current financial year alone, covering…

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Women’s Hockey Team for Tokyo Olympics Announced, Deep Grace Ekka from Odisha in the Squad

New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday announced the final list of 16-member women’s hockey squad for the  much awaited Tokyo Olympics next month. The team has a balance of players comprising eight veterans players who had the experience of playing in Rio Olympics 2016 and eight new players.  Deep Grace Ekka (defender) is the only…

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Odisha Govt to Open Cold Storage Facilities in Every Block to Address Rising Vegetable Prices

Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating prices of vegetables across the state, Krushna Chandra Patra, Odisha’s Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, announced plans to establish cold storage facilities in every block of Odisha. The announcement was made during a press briefing held on Monday. Minister Patra addressed the rising onion prices, explaining that…

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Sundargarh Dist Admin Announces 675 Development Projects for 9 GPs at Koira Block

Sundargarh: The district administration of Sundargarh has approved 675 projects for 9 Gram Panchayats under the mining-affected Koira block of the district. The Collector Nikhil Pavan Kalyan made the announcement and directed the district level officials of various departments to initiate the process for the work immediately. A Joint Public Hearing was held on Monday…

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Bhubaneswar Police Implement Strict Measures for Ganesh Puja Celebrations

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Police have put in place extensive arrangements to ensure the peaceful celebration of Ganesh Puja on September 7. This year, authorities have banned the use of DJs during the festivities, urging the use of traditional musical instruments instead. Bhubaneswar DCP Prateek Singh stated that detailed discussions have been held with puja committees to…

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President Droupadi Murmu Highlights Forest Conservation at Indian Forest Service Convocation

Dehradun: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the officer trainees of the Indian Forest Service (2022 batch) at their convocation ceremony at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy today, emphasizing the critical importance of forests and traditional knowledge in environmental conservation. Stressing that forests are life givers and have preserved life on Earth, she underscored the need…

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Jannik Sinner Stages Epic Comeback to Clinch Australian Open Title

Melbourne: Italy’s Jannik Sinner delivered a stunning comeback, reminiscent of Rafael Nadal’s 2022 heroics in Melbourne, as he triumphed over Daniil Medvedev to secure his maiden Grand Slam trophy at the 2024 Australian Open on Sunday. In an epic battle, the 22-year-old fought back from a two-sets-to-love deficit, claiming a remarkable 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4,…

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