The 13th century Ramappa temple in Palampet, Telangana was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Sunday. The decision was taken after a consensus during an online meeting of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in Fuzhou, China. While Norway opposed the inscription, Russia supported the temple to be included as a World Heritage Site….
Bhubaneswar: The two-day Odisha Concours D’Elegance vintage car exhibition commenced at Baramunda playground in the city on Saturday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the event. A stunning collection of 52 vintage and classic cars from seven states is on display at the exhibition, organized in collaboration with Odisha Tourism. The expo features an impressive array…
Bengaluru: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a significant milestone today with the successful completion of its third consecutive Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Landing Experiment (LEX). The RLV LEX-03, conducted at 07:10 IST at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Chitradurga, Karnataka, reaffirmed ISRO’s prowess in autonomous landing technologies under challenging conditions. Following the successes…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, underscored the importance of integrity, discipline, and collective responsibility during her address at the Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 event. The theme for this year, “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity,” aligns with India’s age-old values, a sentiment President Murmu reinforced through references to historical records of Indian…
New York: Cricket enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as a new batch of General Admission tickets has been released for some of the most eagerly anticipated matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. This latest release includes the high-stakes clash between India and Pakistan set to take place in New York on June 9.
New Delhi: On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, the government revealed the distinguished recipients of the Padma awards, the nation’s highest civilian honours. The list of 132 awardees encompasses five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri recipients, recognizing their exemplary contributions across various fields. The Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian…
Sukna, West Bengal: To boost India’s border infrastructure, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 75 infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), totaling ₹2,236 crore. These projects, which include 22 roads, 51 bridges, and two additional projects, span across 11 States/Union Territories, enhancing connectivity and defense preparedness in strategically important areas. During the virtual…
New Delhi: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) marked its 38th Foundation Day on March 11, 2024, celebrating its remarkable journey in advancing renewable energy development in India. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past 37 years and express gratitude to employees, stakeholders, and partners who contributed…
Puri: The scenic Chandrabhaga sea beach near the Ramachandi estuary turned into a cause of concern on Monday as thousands of rare Blue Button jellyfish were found washed ashore dead. The unusual sight drew locals and tourists, even as experts voiced alarm over the possible ecological implications. Marine scientists suggest that rising sea surface temperatures,…
Bhubaneswar: Eminent Odia writer and poet Yashodhara Mishra will get the Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 in Odia for her book titled, Samudrakula Ghara. The Sahitya Akademi announced the awards for 2020 in Odia and Malayalam languages today. A jury comprising eminent Odia litterateurs Dr. Binapani Mohanty, Dr. Pratibha Satpathy and Ramakanta Ratha selected Mishra’s book…
