New Delhi: Marina Lalramnghaki, the dynamic midfielder hailing from Mizoram, has earned herself a coveted spot in the 33-member core group of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team. Her selection follows a rigorous evaluation process of a 60-member assessment squad during intensive trials held on April 6th and 7th, 2024, at the Sports Authority of India…
Jaipur: Star Rajasthan Royals (RR) bowler Yuzvendra Chahal created history by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL), against Mumbai Indians in Match 38 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday. Chahal grabbed the wicket of Mohammad Nabi for 23 runs to reach the landmark of 200…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu bestowed the Padma Shri award upon Binod Kumar Pasayat and Guru Gopinath Swain from Odisha for their exemplary contributions in the field of Art during the Civil Investiture Ceremony held in New Delhi on Monday. The ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, witnessed the President presenting a total of 3 Padma Vibhushan,…
New Delhi: The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is set to host an exclusive Animation Crash Course & VFX Pipeline workshop at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). Aspiring animators are invited to immerse themselves in a five-day intensive program from June 16th to June…
Bhubaneswar: In response to escalating forest fire incidents in sensitive wildlife areas of Odisha, the state government has taken proactive measures by deploying Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams across seven strategic locations. Despite earlier efforts by forest personnel and fire services to contain the blaze, the forest fires persisted, prompting the government to…
Bhubaneswar: As we commemorate Earth Day this year, the spotlight falls on a pressing global concern: the battle between ‘Planet vs Plastics.’ What was once hailed as a revolutionary material has now evolved into a formidable threat, with tons of plastic waste inundating our oceans, polluting our lands, and endangering our wildlife. Plastics have seamlessly…
New Delhi: The prestigious Padma Awards for the year 2024 were conferred with grandeur as President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented 3 Padma Vibhushan, 8 Padma Bhushan, and 55 Padma Shri Awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held in the opulent Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan today. The event was graced by esteemed…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) today allayed concerns regarding heat waves for the upcoming Phase 2 of the General Elections, slated for April 26. Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra informed the Commission that there is no major cause for alarm, as the weather forecast for the 13…
New Delhi: The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi joined hands in a pioneering initiative with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 22, 2024. The MoU, inked by Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services, Lt Gen Daljit Singh, and Director of IIT Delhi,…
New Delhi: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini made a victorious return to her base port in Goa on April 21, 2024, after completing a groundbreaking transoceanic expedition lasting nearly two months. Led by women officers Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A of the Indian Navy, the expedition marked a historic…
