Bhubaneswar: Plans to transform the Bhubaneswar-Puri highway corridor into a high-capacity transport route gained momentum on Wednesday as the Odisha government reviewed a major proposal for expansion and modernisation of National Highway-316 at a high-level meeting in Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting, chaired by Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, focused on the proposed six-laning of…
Ahmadabad: In a high-octane clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious against Gujarat Titans with a stellar performance, sealing a nine-wicket win with 24 balls to spare. The star of the match was English allrounder Will Jacks, whose explosive batting display, comprising an unbeaten 100 off just 41…
New Delhi: In a major step towards fostering citizen-centric and inclusive digital governance, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhashini, the National Language Translation Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The agreement aims to integrate Bhashini’s AI-powered language translation capabilities with the eGramSwaraj…
Bhubaneswar: In a symbolic journey of devotion, the Odisha unit president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Manmohan Samal, flagged off a special Aastha train from Bhubaneswar railway station bound for Ayodhya on Tuesday morning. The pilgrimage-themed Bhubaneswar-Darshan Nagar (Ayodhya) Astha Special Train (Train No-08498) commenced its expedition at approximately 6:15 am from platform No-6…
Itanagar: In major political development in Arunachal Pradesh, 10 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates has clinched an unopposed victory in the state assembly elections 2024, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. This unopposed win, out of the total 60 seats in the Arunachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, reflects the BJP’s strong…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Higher Education Department has announced the schedule for Phase-II admission to undergraduate (UG) courses under the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) for the 2026-27 academic session. The online Common Application Form (CAF) will open on the SAMS UG portal from 4 pm on September 10, with students allowed to submit applications until…
Puri: The historic railway legacy of Odisha’s erstwhile garjat rulers came alive on Sunday as members of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) explored remnants of the Parlakimedi Light Railway during their 16th heritage trail, offering a glimpse into the pro-people vision of the former princely states of Parlakimedi (Paralakhemundi) and Mayurbhanj. More than 20 heritage enthusiasts…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has ushered in a transformative era for Mission Shakti women in Odisha, announcing interest-free loans of Rs 10 lakh and unveiling plans for 5000 Mission Shakti Bazaars across the state. The inaugural Mission Shakti Bazaar in Bhubaneswar marks a significant step in promoting products crafted by Mission Shakti Self-Help Groups…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, 1152 new lecturers, officers, and staff joined the state government, marking a key addition to the workforce. The induction was accompanied by an orientation program held at the state convention center and Rabindra Mandap, with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gracing the occasion. Among the new recruits, 997 are lecturers in…
Lucknow: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu clinched her first title in over two years, defeating China’s Wu Luo Yu in the women’s singles final of the Syed Modi International on Sunday. Sindhu triumphed 21-14, 21-16 in a 47-minute match, marking her third win at the tournament following victories in 2017 and 2022. This victory is…
