New Delhi: In a heartfelt tribute to one of India’s most iconic athletes, Hockey India has officially retired the No. 16 jersey worn by legendary goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh. This decision comes shortly after Sreejesh announced his retirement, having played a crucial role in securing India’s second consecutive Olympic bronze at the recently concluded Paris 2024…
Karwar: Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, inaugurated a significant addition to Naval Base Karwar on April 9, 2024, with the unveiling of a major Pier and Residential Accommodations. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Vice Admiral SJ Singh, Commander-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy…
New Delhi: The Centre has notified a 3-10 per cent increase in the wage rates for workers enrolled under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) for the financial year 2024-25. These revised wage rates are set to come into effect from April 1, 2024. The average MGNREGA wage across the country for…
New Delhi: In a major reform aimed at reducing the examination stress on students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the introduction of biannual board exams starting from the academic year 2024-25. The new system will apply to students in both Class X and Class XII. Under this innovative approach, students will…
Bhubaneswar: To promote community-led tourism and supporting local entrepreneurship, the Odisha government on Thursday launched the Go-Homestay Portal in Bhubaneswar. The portal was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida during a State-level workshop on the Odisha Homestays Establishment Scheme–2025. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said homestays play a crucial role in showcasing…
London: Britain’s longest serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral aged 96. She reigned for 70 years. Her eldest son, Charles, 73, has succeeded as king and will be called King Charles III. The members of the royal family have gathered at her Balmoral retreat in the Scottish highlands, where she spent her…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of rising cases of Covid 19 in the state, the Odisha government on Tuesday extended the Lockdown across the state till 5 Am of June 1. However, this time the state government has reduced the time period for the opening of essential shops. Now people can purchase essential items between 7…
New Delhi: The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024’s theme, “The Future is Now,” was officially unveiled yesterday by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region. The announcement highlights India’s pivotal role in the global technological evolution and sets the stage for IMC 2024 to bring together global leaders, visionaries, pioneers,…
Bhubaneswar: The fortnight-long “VIRAASAT” exhibition, dedicated to celebrating the 10th National Handloom Day, commenced at Handloom Haat in Janpath on Saturday. Organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NHDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the exhibition will run until 16th August 2024. This year, the 10th National Handloom…
New Delhi: In a significant development, English spinner Shoaib Bashir has successfully obtained his Indian visa after a delay that initially prevented his inclusion in the squad for the first match of the India-England test series, set to commence on Thursday.
