New Delhi: As the nation prepares to celebrate Ram Navami, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, extended her warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens on the eve of this auspicious occasion. In her message, President Murmu emphasized the significance of Ram Navami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Shri Ram, guiding individuals on…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian team for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup today. Virat Kohli will lead the 15-men squad while opener Rohit Sharma is going to be the vice captain for this multi-nation event that will be played in the UAE in October-November. The team includes Virat…
Mumbai: Bollywood star and UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate Kareena Kapoor Khan visited Mitha Nagar Municipal School in Goregaon (West), Mumbai, to promote foundational learning (in early grades) and to support the #EveryChildReading Movement in the state that will be launched in April 2023. In her interaction with teachers and primacy-grade children, Kareena took a keen…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has once again utilized his artistic talents to inspire civic responsibility, crafting a vast sand sculpture on Puri Beach, Odisha, to raise awareness about voting. Covering an expansive 2,000 square feet, Pattnaik’s latest masterpiece bears the message “Chunab ka Parba, Desh ka Garv” (Festival of Elections, Pride of the…
Berhampur: Continuing his political legacy, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik filed his nomination papers today for the Hinjili Assembly constituency in Ganjam district. This marks the sixth consecutive time that Naveen is contesting from the Hinjili constituency, a stronghold of the BJD. Amidst a sea of supporters and well-wishers,…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communication, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, inaugurated the Saras Aajeevika Mela 2024 on Monday at the Bharat Mandapam, as part of the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF). Showcasing the theme of ‘tradition, art, craft, and culture,’ this year’s mela has brought together over 300 rural…
Ezhimala: The Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala witnessed a momentous Passing Out Parade (POP) on Saturday, as 239 trainees marked the successful completion of their rigorous ab-initio training. The graduates included Midshipmen of the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets from the 38th and 39th Naval Orientation Courses (Extended), the 39th Naval Orientation Course…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced plans to establish a dedicated call centre for dead body transportation, along with a special toll-free number akin to the ‘108’ ambulance service. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the Health Secretary, where officials held initial discussions on creating a streamlined and responsive system to transport…
New Delhi: With an eye on India’s performance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, urged National Sports Federations (NSFs) to prioritize good governance, transparency, and accountability. Speaking at a roundtable meeting in New Delhi, the Minister emphasized the need for a…
Bhubaneswar: With Barabati Stadium gearing up to host the first T20 International between India and South Africa on December 9, Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Saturday carried out a comprehensive review of security arrangements at the iconic Cuttack venue, underscoring the State’s focus on safety and crowd management for the…
