Bhubaneswar: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced on Tuesday that it will field a formidable 35-member contingent, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, to compete at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games scheduled to commence on July 26 in France. Adille Sumariwalla, President of AFI, made this significant revelation during a press conference held in…
New Delhi: The Conservation and Cultural Archives Division of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) recently played host to a captivating exhibition and enlightening lecture in commemoration of Rabindra Jayanti. Titled ‘The Rare Photographs of Rabindranath Tagore’, the exhibition, curated by Ganesh Narayan Singh, drew attention to lesser-known facets of Tagore’s life…
Bengaluru: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team left for Antwerp, Belgium on Tuesday for the Europe leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 where the winner of this season will be determined. India, currently placed third in the points table, behind table toppers the Netherlands and Australia, will take on hosts Belgium and Argentina in…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the fixture of South Africa’s visit to the country for three T20Is, as many ODIs, and a women’s Test match. Chennai will host a women’s Test match for the first time since 1976 after West Indies played a red-ball match against India….
New Delhi: India’s dominance in the recent series against Bangladesh has not only resulted in a comprehensive whitewash but has also propelled several Indian stars up the ranks in the latest ICC Women’s T20I rankings. Following their outstanding performances, Indian players have surged in various categories, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in the…
Bhubaneswar: As excitement mounts, 64 skilled individuals from Odisha are eagerly preparing to showcase their talents on the national stage at the prestigious “India Skills 2023-24” championship. This highly anticipated 3-day event will bring together over 1500 participants from across India, all vying for recognition and promising career opportunities. Scheduled to commence on May 15th…
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of twin elections in Odisha concluded peacefully on May 13, with electronic voting machines (EVMs) securely stored in strong rooms under robust security measures. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal assured the public of stringent safeguards in place to protect the integrity of the electoral process. Speaking at a press…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to alert citizens about the growing menace of cyber fraud, the Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar has issued a stern warning regarding a new method adopted by cybercriminals to deceive unsuspecting individuals. The latest scam involves fraudulent calls from strangers posing as officials and soliciting personal details under the guise of updating…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is making its presence felt at IMEX Frankfurt from May 14th to 16th, 2024. The participation aims to spotlight India as a premier Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destination on the global stage and attract a greater number of conferences and conventions to the country….
Bhubaneswar: Jitendra Haripal, the acclaimed Odia folksinger best known for his iconic rendition of the popular song ‘Rangabati’, has been hospitalized in Odisha’s Sambalpur after complaining of acute pain in his body. Haripal was admitted to a private hospital late on Monday night, where he is currently under the care of a team of doctors….
