Cuttack: With 35 days left for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, the silver city is gearing up for the opening ceremony to be organised by Hockey India at the Barabati Stadium. The opening ceremony will be organised ahead of the Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela of…
Goa: President Droupadi Murmu observed a remarkable operational demonstration by the Indian Navy on November 7, 2024, during her first visit to Navy ships at sea. The event highlighted India’s naval strength and capabilities, underscoring the nation’s defense preparedness. The President arrived at INS Hansa, the Naval Air Station in Goa, where she was warmly…
Bangkok (Thailand): The top Indian doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in men’s and Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto in women’s category, progressed to the semifinals of the Thailand Open with straight-game wins respectively, here on Friday. Former world number one pair Satwik-Chirag outclassed lower-ranked Malaysian duo of Junaidi Arif and Roy King…
Chennai: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is facing a cloud of uncertainty regarding its upcoming office-bearers’ elections due to alleged non-compliance with the National Sports Development Code, exacerbated by recent court directions. On February 14, the Delhi High Court directed the Government of India to clarify whether the AICF is adhering to the directives…
Bhubaneswar: The 14th National Workshop of JICA-Assisted Forestry Projects commenced on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar, bringing together policymakers, forestry experts and international partners to deliberate on “Future Ready Forestry: Climate Resilience, Digital Transformation & Sustainable Wood Economies.” The three-day workshop, scheduled from February 11 to 13, is being jointly organised by the Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project,…
Bhubaneswar: Noted Odia journalist, historian and cine critic Surya Deo’s ‘Kali Paain Kalira Cinema’ won the Best Book on Cinema (special mention) at the 68th National Film Awards announced by the I&B Ministry on Friday. Published by Pakshighar Prakashanee, the book traces the evolution of Odia cinema with reference to 21 best Odia movies made over…
Bhadrak: The district-level 77th Republic Day celebrations were held with patriotic fervour at Bhadrak on Sunday, where Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Government of Odisha, unfurled the National Flag and took the salute at the combined parade as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, Dr Mahapatra said it was a…
New Delhi: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, aims to provide comprehensive support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. This initiative offers recognition through PM Vishwakarma Certificates and ID Cards, skill upgradation, toolkit incentives, credit support, incentives for digital transactions, and marketing support. The scheme covers 18…
Bhubaneswar: In a resounding display of support for the ambitious Subhadra Yojana, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida led the ‘Subhadra Swagat Padayatra’ from Unit-III Giridurga Temple to Ramadevi University Square in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Thousands of women marched alongside the Deputy CM to champion self-reliance and empowerment for women in the state. The event, designed…
Bhubaneswar: The Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela has been officially recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest-seated hockey stadium. Overwhelmed with the news Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated the people of Odisha. In a video shared by his Personal Secretary VK Pandian, he could heard stating, “It is thrilling news….
