Bhubaneswar: In a competitive showdown at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Wednesday, the Indian women’s hockey team encountered a 0-3 setback against Australia in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. Australia’s captain, Grace Stewart (19’), Tatum Stewart (23’), and Kaitlin Nobbs (55’), secured the victory for their team with well-executed goals. India commenced the match…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to connectivity and economic growth in Odisha, IndiGo announced the launch of new daily direct flights between Mumbai and Jharsuguda starting March 1, 2025. The new service aims to strengthen inter-state connectivity and promote increased trade and economic opportunities for both cities. IndiGo’s statement highlighted that this marks the airline’s…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports today announced the recipients of the prestigious National Sports Awards 2024, with Gukesh D., the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, leading the honorees for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Joining Gukesh are three other celebrated athletes: Harmanpreet Singh, the captain of the Indian men’s hockey…
New Delhi: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a prominent Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has been honored with the esteemed Best Green Bond – Corporate Award at The Asset Triple A Awards for Sustainable Finance 2024.
New Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) Assembly, organized by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India in New Delhi today. The event, bringing together leaders and auditors from across Asia, marks a pivotal moment for promoting transparency, accountability, and…
Bhubaneswar: The next time a tourist visits Puri and Konark during the evening, they would be amazed to see the well illuminated Jagannath temple and Konark temple with facade lighting. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Bhubaneswar Circle has decided to illuminate the Jagannath temple at Puri, Konark temple and Rajarani temple in Bhubaneswar with…
Bhubaneswar: A workshop on ‘Art of Flower Arrangement’ was organised by the faculty of hospitality and tourism management at the School of Hotel Management, SOA on Saturday. “The presence of vibrant flowers can trigger happy emotions and can instantly affect our mood. Flowers can heighten the happiness in our lives, beautify our surroundings and infuse…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, visited Odisha today as part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 campaign. His visit aimed to assess the state’s performance in key areas such as sanitation, cleanliness, ODF Plus Model declaration, and waste management systems. Paatil began his tour at Suando village, the birthplace of…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department in Odisha has introduced virtual e-Lectures on a dedicated tutorial platform for students pursuing higher education in the state. Chittaranjan Patra, the Special Secretary and State Project Director (SPD) of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)-Odisha, communicated this development in a letter addressed to the Registrars of public universities and Principals…
Melbourne: Italy’s Jannik Sinner delivered a stunning comeback, reminiscent of Rafael Nadal’s 2022 heroics in Melbourne, as he triumphed over Daniil Medvedev to secure his maiden Grand Slam trophy at the 2024 Australian Open on Sunday. In an epic battle, the 22-year-old fought back from a two-sets-to-love deficit, claiming a remarkable 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4,…
