New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh presented awards to distinguished figures from the medical field and philanthropists at a ceremony organized by Malayala Manorama and The Week magazine today. The event celebrated the contributions of notable individuals across various domains, including social service, media, education, cinema, and music. Dr. Singh unveiled the “Pioneers of India,”…
New Delhi: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s quest for an Olympic silver medal has been revived after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) accepted her appeal following a controversial disqualification in the women’s 50kg category at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh was disqualified just before the gold medal bout due to being overweight by a mere…
Paris: In a thrilling conclusion to the men’s javelin throw event at the Stade de France, India’s Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal with his season’s best throw of 89.45 meters. The gold medal was claimed by Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, who set a new Olympic record with an impressive throw of 92.97 meters. Chopra’s performance,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a cash reward for the Indian Men’s Hockey team and its supporting staff following their triumph in securing the Bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his congratulations to the team and revealed the rewards. As part of the announcement, each player on…
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…
New Delhi: Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur today took over as the Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces) at the office of the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services. The Flag Officer, who was commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 27, 1987, brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in military medicine. Before…
London: The Indian Navy’s frontline frigate, INS Tabar, arrived at London Harbour on August 7th for a four-day visit, marking another chapter in the enduring relationship between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy. This visit underscores the historical ties between the two navies, which have flourished over recent decades through regular visits, joint naval…
Bhubaneswar: The Commerce and Transport Department of Odisha is ramping up its efforts to curb road accidents and fatalities, particularly in rural areas and high-risk districts. In a crucial meeting held at Kharavela Bhavan, Principal Secretary Usha Padhi led discussions aimed at enhancing road safety measures across the state. The meeting was attended by Transport Commissioner…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move towards ensuring round-the-clock access to food grains for public distribution system (PDS) beneficiaries, Odisha launched a standalone grain dispensing solution. The Annapurti Grain ATM, inaugurated today at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to achieve nutritional security. The innovative Annapurti solution was unveiled by…
Bhubaneswar: As the 77th Independence Day approaches, Odisha’s Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are gearing up for celebrations with a renewed spirit of patriotism. In a review meeting held via video conference, Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Usha Padhee, assessed the preparedness of ULBs across the state. The meeting, which included DMA Debasis Singh,…
