Paris: Chinese duo Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong claimed the badminton mixed doubles gold medal at the Paris Olympics after beating South Korea’s Kim Won-ho/Jeong Na-eun in the final on Friday. Zheng and Huang, silver medalists at the Tokyo Olympics, won the gold medal match 21-8, 21-11. Earlier on Friday, Japan’s Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino won the…
Kohima: In a joyous celebration of love, renowned Indian singer Sanam Puri, famed for his modern interpretations of classic Hindi tunes and the lead vocalist of the pop band Sanam, has officially tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, model, and singer Zuchobeni Tungoe from Nagaland. The couple exchanged vows in a picturesque private estate…
Bhubaneswar: In a push to streamline land administration and ensure timely delivery of services, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Monday directed officials to expedite the settlement of Bebandobast lands and accelerate correction of land records across the state. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, the Minister emphasised clearing pending…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major stride towards building an industry-aligned and future-ready skilling ecosystem with the exchange of four strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the World Skill Center here on Tuesday, in the presence of Industries and Skill Development & Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain. Addressing the gathering, the Minister underlined that making…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert as Cyclonic Storm Michaung gains strength over the Bay of Bengal. Predicted to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam on December 5, the storm is anticipated to bring fierce winds with speeds reaching up to 100 kmph. Southern Odisha and the coastal regions are…
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a series of transformative measures in the Union Budget aimed at positioning India as a leading global destination for Medical Value Tourism (MVT) while significantly strengthening the country’s AYUSH ecosystem through quality enhancement, research expansion and employment generation. A key highlight of the Budget is…
New Delhi: A contingent of the Indian Army departed yesterday to participate in the 13th edition of the India-Thailand joint military Exercise MAITREE. Scheduled to take place from July 1 to July 15, 2024, at Fort Vachiraprakan in Tak Province, Thailand, this exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation between the two nations. The previous edition was…
New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, Manoj Soni, Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), has resigned from his post, five years before the end of his tenure. Soni, who took the oath as Chairman on May 16, 2023, and was set to serve until May 15, 2029, cited “personal reasons” for his decision, according to PTI reports.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and Her Majesty the Queen, Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, in New Delhi today. The meeting reinforced the close bond shared by India and Bhutan, with discussions spanning development cooperation, trade, clean energy, space technology, and cultural connections. PM…
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at bringing Indian art and culture closer to the masses, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and Sansad TV have entered into a collaborative agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to facilitate the telecast of IGNCA-produced programs on Sansad TV and allow Sansad…
