Bhubaneswar: Odisha continues to reel under an intense heatwave as temperatures soared above 40°C in several parts of the state today, with Boudh emerging as the hottest location at a scorching 43.6°C. Weather scientist Umashankar Das reported that multiple regions experienced extreme heat, with Jharsuguda recording 42°C, Balangir at 41.7°C, Angul at 41.1°C, Titlagarh at…
Singapore/Guwahati: Legendary Assamese singer and music icon Zubeen Garg has tragically passed away at the age of 52 after a scuba diving accident in Singapore, according to reports. The sudden demise of the versatile artist has left fans across India, particularly in Assam and the Northeast, in deep shock and mourning. Widely celebrated as the…
Debrigarh: The winter season of 2023 at Debrigarh Sanctuary witnessed a substantial increase in tourist footfall, attracting visitors from various parts of India and foreign countries. The primary attractions, including Safari, Cruise, and interactions with local communities, contributed to the sanctuary’s popularity. As of the end of December 2023, Debrigarh Ecotourism has already generated revenue…
Aizawl: In a compelling address to the 9th Mizoram Legislative Assembly, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar called upon legislators to play a decisive role in guiding the executive, ensuring the nation progresses in the right direction.
Itanagar: Archaeologists in Arunachal Pradesh have discovered the archaeological remains of a 13th century settlement in the forests of Ramghat under the Tarasso circle in Papumpare district. The fortified settlement spreads over 20 acres. During an excavation carried out by the archaeology section of the state directorate of research, the archaeologists discovered the remains. A…
New Delhi: The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has given the green light to weightlifter Mirabai Chanu’s proposal to undergo training at LA FERTE-MILON, Paris, in preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games. The decision was made during the 126th meeting of the MOC. Mirabai Chanu, who clinched…
New Delhi: Presenting the Union Budget 2024-25, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting domestic manufacturing, enhancing local value addition, promoting export competitiveness, and simplifying taxation. The new Customs Duty rates are designed to cover a wide range of commodities, from life-saving medicines to rare earth minerals,…
Kolkata: India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik revealed that he will support Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar decision of his inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad. The star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter created a buzz after playing back-to-back sensation knocks in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Karthik has been one of the most…
Guwahati: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, graced the passing out parade of 2,551 commandos of Assam Police as the Chief Guest in Guwahati, Assam.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Odisha government announced the appointment of senior Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officer Chitrasen Rout as the additional secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The decision was formalized through a notification issued by the General Administration department on Saturday. Chitrasen Rout, who was previously serving as the Additional…
