Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated Adivasi Mela-2024, an annual celebration of Odisha’s tribal heritage, was inaugurated today at the Adivasi Exhibition Ground here in the city. Jagannath Saraka, the Minister of ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare, graced the event and inaugurated the vibrant fair that promises to showcase the diverse culture, traditions, anthropological…
New Delhi: In a significant announcement during his visit as the chief guest at the Republic Day parade, French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled an ambitious target for fostering educational ties between France and India. Macron declared a goal of welcoming over 30,000 Indian students to France by the year 2030, highlighting the strong commitment to…
Chennai: In a spectacular display of strength and skill at the 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023 held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Jyoshna Sabar carved her name in the record books by creating a new National Youth record in the Snatch category for the 40kg weight class. The achievement added another gold medal…
Chennai: Odisha showcased its prowess in hockey as both the girls’ and boys’ teams secured berths in the finals at the 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023, held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. In a spirited performance, Odisha’s girls’ team fell short against Madhya Pradesh, succumbing to a 3-1 defeat in the semi-final. Despite…
New Delhi: On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, Union Minister Piyush Goyal engaged with innovators and entrepreneurs in a vibrant interaction session. Applauding the impactful ‘nari shakti’ exposition at the Republic Day Parade, Goyal highlighted the pivotal role of women in driving India’s growth story. He emphasized that the inclusion of women in…
Bhubaneswar: In a ceremony marking the 75th Republic Day, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das felicitated 50 individuals from the state’s police force, Fire Brigade, civil defense, home guard, and jail for their exceptional services. The governor bestowed the Police Medal for Gallantry upon three members of the Special Operations Group (SOG) and one from the District…
New Delhi: During the 75th Republic Day parade, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways proudly presented its tableaux, showcasing the transformative Sagarmala Program that has become a catalyst for port-led development. The front segment of the tableaux highlights the Ministry’s commitment to gender inclusivity, showcasing a remarkable 1100% increase in the number of women…
New Delhi: After a hiatus of three years, Odisha marked a significant return to the Republic Day Parade in the national capital with a tableau that celebrated ‘Women Empowerment in Viksit Bharat.’ The tableau, themed around Pattachitra, a heritage craft from Raghurajpur village, gracefully rolled down the Kartavya Path, making its presence felt on the…
Melbourne: In a historic championship clash featuring two top-four seeded teams at Melbourne Park after 23 years, Hsieh Su-wei and Jan Zielinski secured a triumphant win in the mixed doubles event. The No.3 seeds engaged in a thrilling battle against second seeds American Desirae Krawczyk and Brit Neal Skupski, ultimately prevailing 6-7(5-7), 6-4, 11-9 in…
New Delhi: The Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path witnessed a stunning and courageous display by over 260 women personnel from CRPF, BSF, and SSB as they showcased the nation’s Nari Shakti through daredevil motorcycle stunts. The awe-inspiring formations, including Chandrayaan, Sarvatra Suraksha, Abhivadan, and Yog Se Siddhi, portrayed their determination and valour in a…
