Bhubaneswar: The third phase of simultaneous elections in Odisha concluded peacefully today, covering the parliamentary constituencies of Cuttack, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Puri, Bhubaneswar, and 42 assembly segments falling under these constituencies. CEO Nikunja Bihari Dhal, addressing the media, announced that the polling rate stood at 60 percent as of 5 p.m. He anticipated this percentage…
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident during the Phase III elections in Odisha, BJP Khordha MLA candidate Prasanta Jagadev has been detained by police for allegedly vandalizing an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and assaulting a presiding officer. According to reports, the incident occurred at polling booth no. 114 of Kaunriapatna near Rajsunakhala under the Bolagarh-Begunia assembly…
Bhubaneswar: The Phase III Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha witnessed a significant turnout on Saturday, with several high-profile VIPs casting their ballots early in the day. Prominent figures from various political parties and administrative offices took part in the voting process, urging the public to exercise their democratic rights. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik…
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…
Kuala Lumpur: India’s ace shuttler PV Sindhu has progressed to the final of the women’s singles in the Malaysia Masters after defeating Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the semi-final match here at Axiata Arena on Saturday. In the hard-fought encounter, Sindhu outclassed the higher-ranked Thai shuttler 13-21, 21-16, 21-12 in the 88-minute-long encounter. She will play…
Pune: Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh took over as Commandant of the National Defence Academy (NDA) today, succeeding Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar. An esteemed alumnus of NDA Khadakwasla, Vice Admiral Singh was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 July 1990. Vice Admiral Singh’s illustrious career spans several key appointments both afloat and ashore. As a…
Bengaluru: Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Anil Chauhan, visited the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) and Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) in Bengaluru today. He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour and laid a wreath at the memorial honoring the supreme sacrifices made by Indian test crew and scientists during flight testing….
New Delhi: The 3rd Capacity Building Program for senior civil servants from the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka concluded successfully at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in New Delhi. The program, attended by 41 senior officials including Assistant Divisional Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, Deputy Sergeants, and Directors, adds to NCGG’s impressive record of having…
New Delhi: NTPC Ltd., India’s largest integrated power utility, announced its financial results for the fiscal year 2023-24, showcasing remarkable achievements in electricity generation and financial performance. The company, with an installed group capacity of 76,015 MW, has set new records in both operational and financial metrics. NTPC Group achieved its highest-ever annual electricity generation,…
Mangalore: The 5th edition of the Indian Open of Surfing (IOS), a prestigious national surfing competition, is set to kick off from May 31 to June 02 at the scenic Sasihithlu Beach in Mangalore. In an exciting development, the New Mangalore Port Authority has been unveiled as the title sponsor for this year’s event, further…
