Aman Sehrawat Falls Short in Semi-Final, Eyes Bronze at Paris 2024 Olympics

Paris: Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat faced a setback in his pursuit of Olympic glory as he lost to Japan’s Higuchi Rei in the semi-final of the men’s freestyle 57kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Sehrawat, who had impressed earlier in the competition, was defeated 0-10 by the top-seeded Japanese wrestler. The loss sends Sehrawat…

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Mascot and Logo of ‘Youth4Water Plus’ Campaign Unveiled at Kalinga Stadium

Bhubaneswar: The official mascot and new logo for the UNICEF-led ‘Youth4Water Plus’ campaign were unveiled at Olly’s Land in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Gracing the occasion, Chief Guest Dr. Dilip Tirkey, President, Hockey India, and Guest of Honour Dr. Gyana Das, Executive Director Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) Govt of Odisha made public the logo…

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Odisha Charts Plan for World-Class Tourist Destinations Under ‘One State–One Global Destination’

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has initiated efforts to position its tourism destinations on the global map, with the State Government beginning preparations to develop world-class tourism hubs under the “One State – One Global Destination” vision of the Government of India. To take the initiative forward, Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday chaired…

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BJD Leader Kartik Pandian Foresees Historic Sixth Term for CM Naveen Patnaik, Hits Out at BJP Manifesto

Bhawanipatna: Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Kartik Pandian stirred the political pot in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, proclaiming Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s imminent ascent to a historic sixth term, slated for June 9. Addressing a spirited election rally, Pandian rallied support for the incumbent CM, asserting that Patnaik’s legacy would be etched in the annals…

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Mannata Mishra and Anmol Mohanty excels at 62nd Odisha state Swimming Championship

Bhubaneswar: Mannata Mishra was declared the ‘best swimmer’ of the championship with 2134 FINA points in the Girls category and Anmol Mohanty was the ‘best swimmer’ in the boy’s category with 2078 points at the 62nd Odisha state Swimming Championships 22 ( Junior & Sub-junior). The championship was jointly organised by the Odisha State Swimming…

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Maa Tarini Temple in Ghatagaon to Undergo ₹226-Crore Redevelopment

Bhubaneswar: Maa Tarini Temple at Ghatagaon, one of Odisha’s most revered shrines that draws lakhs of devotees every year, is set for a major transformation. The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Monday approved a comprehensive redevelopment project that aims to enhance pilgrim facilities and position the temple as a leading…

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India Advances in Sustainable Biomanufacturing with Ninth Biofoundry Webinar on Biopolymers

New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, hosted the ninth webinar in its Biofoundry and Biomanufacturing Initiative series on March 7, 2025. The session, focused on “Biomanufacturing of Biopolymers,” brought together experts from academia, industry, and startups to discuss advancements and opportunities in sustainable biopolymer production. The webinar is part of the…

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