Bhubaneswar: The regional office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has issued a yellow and orange warning for an intense heatwave in multiple districts of Odisha, cautioning residents about the rising temperatures and dry weather conditions. The warning, valid for the next few days, comes as a response to the prevailing northwesterly/westerly dry…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik have announced the fifth list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly Elections in Odisha, revealing his own candidature from the Kantabanji Assembly Constituency. In a significant move, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will contest from Kantabanji, marking his presence in two constituencies, including his traditional…
Barcelona: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal marked a triumphant return at the Barcelona Open, clinching victory against Italian Flavio Cobolli with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 win. Nadal’s participation in the tournament marks just his second appearance of the year and his first since January, where he reached the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 in Brisbane. Reflecting…
Ayodhya: In a spectacle that left devotees awe-inspired, the sun’s rays pierced through the canopy at noon, illuminating the forehead of Lord Ram in what is known as ‘Surya Tilak,’ a divine event that unfolded on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. Lasting for approximately three minutes, this rare phenomenon, eagerly anticipated by devotees, saw…
Bhubaneswar: In view to the escalating heatwave conditions across Odisha, the state government has taken a proactive step to ensure the well-being of students by declaring a holiday for all schools from April 18 to 20. The decision, aimed at safeguarding students’ health amid the scorching temperatures, was announced through an official release issued by…
Jaipur: Jos Buttler showcased a masterclass in batting, smashing a sensational century to guide Rajasthan Royals to a nail-biting 2-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2024 encounter. In a high-octane clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Buttler played a breathtaking innings, remaining unbeaten on 107 runs as he steered his team to…
Ancient Olympia: The timeless tradition of igniting the Olympic Flame came to life once again as the torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit amidst calls for world peace and unity during a solemn ceremony in Ancient Olympia, Greece. In a spectacle steeped in history and symbolism, actress Mary Mina, embodying the role…
New Delhi: As the nation prepares to celebrate Ram Navami, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, extended her warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens on the eve of this auspicious occasion. In her message, President Murmu emphasized the significance of Ram Navami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Shri Ram, guiding individuals on…
Guwahati: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sounded an alarm on Tuesday, alleging that the BJP harbours intentions to alter the Constitution if re-elected to power in the upcoming polls. Addressing a massive road show in Jorhat in support of party candidate Gaurav Gogoi, Priyanka Gandhi asserted that BJP workers have been engaging in discussions…
Tashkent: In a bid to bolster military ties and explore avenues of cooperation, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande engaged in discussions with top Uzbekistan military officials during his visit to Tashkent on Tuesday. General Pande held talks with Major General Khalmukhamedov Shukhrat Gayratjanovich, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the…
