Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young badminton talents, Pragati Parida and Vishakha Toppo, have earned a spot in the Indian squad for the upcoming Yonex German Junior meet. The tournament, set to take place in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, from March 5 to 9, will see top junior shuttlers from around the world battling for top honors….
New Delhi: Kiwi fruit from Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh has become the first certified organic kiwi in India. The newly certified fruit was launched at the Aadi Mahotsav- mega National Tribal Festival held in Dilli Haat INA. The launching ceremony was held on Saturday in collaboration with support from the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Arunachal…
New Delhi: Manolo Marquez, the current manager of FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL), has been officially appointed as the head coach of the Indian senior men’s national football team by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). This announcement comes nearly a month after Igor Stimac was dismissed following a five-year tenure. Marquez,…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, celebrated globally for his unparalleled contributions to music, passed away on Sunday while undergoing treatment in the ICU of a San Francisco hospital. He was 73. Hussain was admitted after experiencing heart-related complications, compounded by blood pressure issues, as confirmed by his close friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia. “He…
Mumbai: The cricket fraternity, particularly the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is in deep sorrow over the demise of Dattajirao Gaekwad, the former India captain and the nation’s oldest Test cricketer. Gaekwad, who led India on a significant tour of England in 1959, passed away in his hometown Vadodara at the age…
New Delhi: Retired IAS officers Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu have officially assumed their roles as Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India (ECI) today. The duo, seasoned bureaucrats from the 1988 batch of the Indian Administrative Service, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to their new positions.
New Delhi: The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), set to take place in Goa from November 20-28, 2024, has announced the addition of a new award category: ‘Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film.’ This initiative aims to highlight emerging talent in the Indian film industry by featuring debut films…
Bhubaneswar: The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), in collaboration with the Electronics and IT Department of the Government of Odisha, hosted the Bhubaneswar edition of its flagship event, NASSCOM Technology Confluence (NTC) 2024. The event brought Odisha’s growing prominence in India’s IT landscape to the forefront while fostering critical discussions on transformative…
Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of Urban Development & Housing, and Commerce & Transport Departments, Usha Padhee, visited Keonjhar district today to review key urban development and transport-related works. Padhee began her visit with an on-ground inspection of Sponge Colony under Ward No. 9 of Keonjhar Municipality. The area has been facing persistent waterlogging and drainage issues…
Bhubaneswar: The second day of the Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 witnessed a massive turnout as thousands of visitors thronged Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Following its grand inauguration, the enthusiasm and excitement at the mela remained high, with people exploring the vibrant stalls set up by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups (PGs) from across Odisha….
