Bhubaneswar: The wildfire that initially broke out in the Godibari forest has now spread to more areas in the Chandaka forest, posing a significant threat to the rich biodiversity of the region. The flames reached the Jhumuka forest area, intensifying concerns among forest officials and nearby residents. A forest team has been deployed to monitor…
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh): Manipur and Odisha extended their winning runs with convincing victories over Himachal Pradesh (5-0) and Chandigarh (2-0), respectively, in the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship being played at the Ramakrishna Ashram Ground here on Tuesday. With these wins, both teams have strengthened their claims for the lone quarterfinal spot available in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC orchestrated a spectacular comeback after conceding an early goal to clinch a thrilling 2-1 victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their semifinal clash in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. The electrifying encounter unfolded at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday night, setting the stage for…
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards enhancing accessibility to healthcare services, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a pioneering Low Vision Clinic catering to patients with severe visual impairments. Established through a collaboration between AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Dr RP Centre at AIIMS Delhi, and Cristoffel Blinden Mission (CBM) Germany, the clinic…
New Delhi: In response to the growing demands from passengers seeking to travel to various destinations across the country during the summer season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of several Special Trains. These special services aim to alleviate the rush in regular trains and facilitate hassle-free travel for commuters. The Special…
New Delhi: In commemoration of Earth Day, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) unveiled and activated India’s largest Climate Clock on the CSIR Headquarters Building in Rafi Marg, New Delhi. The event serves as a poignant reminder of CSIR’s commitment to raising awareness about climate change and its adverse impacts. The inauguration ceremony…
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully developing the lightest Bullet Proof Jacket in the country. This innovative jacket offers protection against the formidable 7.62 x 54 R API ammunition, classified as Level 6 of…
New Delhi: Commonwealth Games doubles champion Sreeja Akula has climbed to the summit, surpassing Manika Batra to claim the title of the top-ranked Indian woman table tennis player. The latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings chart reveals Sreeja’s ascent to a career-high rank of 38. While Sreeja secured her position at the helm, Manika…
New Delhi: The Indian Super League (ISL) has set the stage for an electrifying finale to the 2023-24 season, with the much-anticipated final scheduled for May 4. In an exciting development, the final showdown will be hosted at the home ground of the higher-ranked team among the finalists. The league witnessed fierce competition throughout the…
New Delhi: India achieved another milestone in its defense capabilities on Tuesday with the successful launch of a new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the accomplishment in a statement, highlighting the significance of the test conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The user launch not only…
