Bhubaneswar: In a significant expansion of the LAccMI Bus service, the Odisha Government, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, introduced the initiative in five additional districts on Monday. The Chief Minister inaugurated the bus service in Balangir, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, and Sundargarh through a virtual ceremony. A total of 301 buses will be operational in…
In a historic moment, the World Health Organisation on Friday declared that COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency. Director general of WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the announcement. The COVID-19 pandemic which emerged in 2019 turned into a global pandemic in 2020 forcing countries to announce complete lockdowns and declare emergencies to prevent…
Bhubaneswar: Legendary Odia actor Uttam Mohanty has passed away at the age of 66 while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gurugram. The veteran actor, who was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, was initially admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar, where he was placed on ventilator support in the ICU. As his condition…
New Delhi: The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), an institution under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards technological advancement and excellence. At a ceremony held at Udyog Bhawan, FDDI signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading academic institutions: Tamil Nadu…
Dharamsala: A clinical bowling performance, led by Ravindra Jadeja’s three-fer, along with Simarjeet Singh and Tushar Deshpande taking two wickets each, helped Chennai Super Kings jump to third place in the points table after beating Punjab Kings by 28 runs at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday afternoon. After restricting CSK to 167/9, thanks to three-fers…
Antwerp: In a display of unwavering determination, the Indian men’s hockey team secured a thrilling 5-4 victory against Argentina in their fourth match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. Key players for India included Araijeet Singh Hundal (7’), Gurjant Singh (18’), and Captain Harmanpreet Singh, who delivered a hat-trick (29’,…
Lucknow: The literary world mourns the loss of the iconic poet Munawwar Rana, who has passed away at the age of 71. The celebrated poet had been ailing for an extended period and was receiving medical care at PGI, Lucknow, where he breathed his last. The news of his demise has been confirmed by his…
Bhubaneswar: As Puri Srimandir prepares for the auspicious Rakhi Purnima tomorrow, the Patara Bisoi servitors are giving final touches to the intricately crafted rakhis and gua malas that will adorn Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra in a ritual steeped in tradition and symbolism. In a unique reflection of sibling love, Devi Subhadra ties…
Himmatnagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today inaugurated a cutting-edge cattle feed plant with a production capacity of 800 metric tons per day at Himmatnagar in Sabarkantha district. The event, attended by dignitaries including Gujarat Legislative Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, marked another milestone in Gujarat’s thriving cooperative dairy movement. In his…
Cuttack: The newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Cuttack, Jagmohan Meena, a 2013 batch IPS officer, has pledged to maintain law and order as a top priority during the upcoming festive season. Meena, who previously served as the Superintendent of Police in Ganjam, assumed office on Tuesday and outlined his plans to ensure…
