New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released a commemorative postage stamp celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Supreme Court of India. The stamp was unveiled during the inaugural session of the District Judges Conference held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event saw the presence of several dignitaries, including Chief Justice of India Dr….
London: Lorenzo Musetti of Italy clinched a remarkable victory over Taylor Fritz in a five-set marathon at Wimbledon, securing his maiden Grand Slam semi-final appearance and setting up a highly anticipated showdown with Novak Djokovic. Musetti, 22, displayed resilience and skill in his quarter-final battle against Fritz, eventually triumphing 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on…
New Delhi: The Indian contingent for the upcoming second Boxing World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok has been officially unveiled, with notable names set to represent the nation. Leading the charge will be Commonwealth Games champion Amit Panghal, who has been appointed as the captain of the squad. Scheduled to take place from May 25 to…
New Delhi: India has witnessed record-breaking production levels of key minerals iron ore and limestone in the fiscal year 2023-24, accounting for about 80% of the total mineral production by value under the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules (MCDR). Iron ore production soared to 277 million metric tonnes (MMT) and limestone production reached 450 MMT…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to modernize railway infrastructure and boost regional connectivity, Indian Railways has launched the comprehensive redevelopment of six key railway stations in Central Odisha under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The initiative aims to transform these stations into world-class, passenger-friendly transport hubs, while also acting as catalysts for local economic growth…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) national president, Jagat Prakash Nadda, launched the party’s election manifesto for Odisha on Sunday, urging the people to unseat the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government for the state’s betterment. Accusing the BJD of governance failure, Nadda asserted that it has faltered in all aspects of governance. During the…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, convened a high-level meeting with Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, and State Health Ministers via video conference today to discuss the ongoing 100-day Intensified TB Elimination Campaign. The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, also participated virtually in the…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a major milestone in infrastructure development by commissioning a total of 281.5 kilometers of new railway lines and multi-tracking during the financial year 2024-25. This marks a remarkable 50 percent increase over the previous year’s achievement of 187.2 kilometers and highlights ECoR’s continued commitment to enhancing rail…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the mob lynching incident reported from Balianta, stressing the need for a fair and thorough probe into the case. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan to review the incident and the prevailing law…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards inclusive empowerment, the National Rural Livelihood Promotion Society (NRLPS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC International.
