The countdown to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has begun, promising a month-long extravaganza of thrilling cricket battles. With matches set to unfold across various venues in the West Indies and the USA from June 1 to June 29, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an unforgettable spectacle. The 9th edition of the…
Bhubaneswar: A group of students from Government High Schools met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and proudly presented him with the Guinness Book of World Records plaque they earned for their remarkable achievement in writing ‘Mo Katha Mo Kahani.’ During a literature and creativity program organized at the school level as part of the first World…
New Delhi: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has allocated a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims to India for Haj-2025, marking the beginning of the country’s extensive preparations for the annual pilgrimage. Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, officially opened the application process today for Indian pilgrims intending to embark on Haj-2025…
Bhubaneswar: A male leopard, responsible for the death of two individuals and the injury of another in Nuapada district in 2023, has been transferred for public display at Sambalpur Zoo under the Hirakud Wildlife Division. The leopard, aged about 7-8 years, was captured on November 5, 2023, and brought to the rescue center in Sambalpur…
New Delhi: On the eve of World Wetlands Day 2024, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Labour and Employment, Shri Bhupender Yadav, announced India’s increased tally of Ramsar sites, designating five additional wetlands as Wetlands of International Importance, bringing the total to 80 from the existing 75.
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening environmental governance and digital monitoring, the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha, in collaboration with IIT Bhubaneswar, has launched a pioneering mobile application to enable real-time tracking and monitoring of fly ash transportation across the state. The digital application was officially unveiled on December 31, 2025, by Chief Secretary and Chairman, SPCB, Shri…
Bhubaneswar: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced a 26-member squad for coaching ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, with four players from Odisha making the cut. Debaraj Behera, Pankaj Bhue, Sukhram Majhi, and Nakula Badanayak, along with 22 others, will attend a coaching camp in New…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and its alumni body, the IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA), should collaborate more closely to enhance the professional skills of journalists, said Prof. Anand Pradhan, Regional Director of IIMC Dhenkanal, on Saturday. Addressing Connection 2025—the annual alumni meet of the IIMC Odisha Chapter held in Bhubaneswar—Prof. Pradhan emphasized the…
Bhubaneswar: The summer heat has intensified across Odisha, with 10 cities recording temperatures of 37°C or higher. Boudh emerged as the hottest location, reaching a scorching 38.2°C, as per the latest data shared by weather scientist Umashankar Dash on Sunday. Balangir followed closely with 38.1°C, while Angul recorded 37.9°C. Other cities experiencing extreme temperatures included…
The 36 years of wait finally ended for Argentina as they lift the World Cup trophy defeating France in the nail-biting match held in Qatar. After a 3-3 thriller across 120 minutes, Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties to win their third World Cup. While in the first half of the final match, Argentina took…
