Rajasthan: The 5th edition of the annual Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self Defence Force kicked off today at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. The exercise, scheduled from February 25th to March 9th, 2024, marks another milestone in the strategic collaboration between the two nations. The…
Rawalpindi: Rachin Ravindra’s fourth ODI ton and Tom Latham’s disciplined 55-run cameo helped New Zealand register a comfortable five-wicket win, with 23 balls to spare, over Bangladesh in the Group A clash at Rawalpindi Stadium. With this win, New Zealand and India have both qualified for the semifinals from Group A and will battle it…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to establish an Inter-Ministerial Committee to address ongoing disputes with neighboring states. This decision was made at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan, where officials discussed long-standing inter-state conflicts over resources and boundaries. The primary focus of the meeting was on…
Cuttack: In a recent update to the Orissa High Court, the ongoing repair work on the Natamandap and Jagamohan of the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is expected to be completed by April 30, 2024. Amicus Curiae M K Mohanty conveyed this information verbally, assuring the court that the restoration efforts by the Archaeological…
Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has achieved a major milestone in 2025–26, recording its highest-ever revenue of ₹6.02 crore and attracting nearly 1.4 lakh tourists, reaffirming its growing stature as one of India’s emerging wildlife and eco-tourism destinations. The figures mark a sharp rise from the previous financial year (2024–25), when the destination generated ₹5.01 crore…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal at Barmunda today, marking a significant leap in Odisha’s transportation infrastructure. The state-of-the-art bus terminal is poised to provide the highest comfort and convenience to tourists and passengers. In line with the commitment to enhance the overall travel experience, the Odisha Tourism…
Chungju (S Korea): National champion Balraj Panwar secured a Paris 2024 Olympic Games quota place for India after finishing third in the men’s single scull final at the World Rowing Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifying Regatta on Sunday. With quotas on offer to the top five finishers, the 25-year-old Indian clocked 7:01.27 to finish third in 2000m…
Bhubaneswar: With drug addiction posing a significant threat to public health and safety, the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has initiated a comprehensive de-addiction awareness campaign. Recognizing the urgency of addressing this pressing issue, the department has rallied the support of various spiritual organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to…
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan emphasized the importance of self-reliance and indigenous defence capabilities as the cornerstone of India’s security and long-term peace, in his address at the inaugural session of the Defence Partnership Days in New Delhi today. The event, which brought together key government and industry stakeholders, was…
Ghaziabad: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) held an Investiture Ceremony today at the CBI Academy in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The event saw Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law & Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, presenting the President’s Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service and the Indian…
