New Delhi: In a harrowing incident, two men, identified as Sonu and Ashish, both in their early 30s, met a tragic end when they were fatally shot inside a salon in the Najafgarh area of southwest Delhi on Friday, according to police reports. The victims endured multiple gunshot wounds, and chilling CCTV footage of the…
Bhubaneswar: In a pivotal move towards shaping the future of the aluminum industry, the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organised a seminar at SS Bhatnagar Auditorium at CSIR IMMT, here on Friday. The event, held as part of the Diamond Jubilee Year celebrations of…
Mumbai: Kusum Tiriya scored 91 as Odisha thrashed Sikkim by 132 runs in Women’s U-23 One-day Trophy, played at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy here on Wednesday. Put in to bat, Odisha got to the total of 241 for 7 in 50 overs with Kusum scoring 91 off 106 balls and GM Alakananda chipping in with…
Cuttack: Former Odisha Ranji Trophy cricketer Subhasis Bhuyan passed away on February 5 in Bhubaneswar, aged 56, after battling prolonged illness. Bhuyan had also served Odisha cricket in his role as a member of the senior selection committee. He is survived by a son. Pranab Prakash Das, president of Odisha Cricket Association, along with Sanjay…
In a significant move aimed at bolstering railway infrastructure, the Ministry of Railways has approved the establishment of a Wagon Periodic Overhauling (PoH) facility in Kantabanji, allocating a substantial budget of ₹244.77 Crore. The approval was granted by the Railway Board after careful consideration of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted in September 2023. The…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for rail commuters, the regular service of the Puri-Sonepur-Puri Weekly Express is set to resume, starting from February 8, departing from Puri. The service from Sonepur will commence the following day, on February 9. The inaugural run of the train was marked by a ceremonial flag-off on February 3, 2024,…
Bhubaneswar: Professor Arlo Griffiths, a distinguished scholar in Southeast Asian History, paid a visit to the SOA Centre for Preservation, Propagation and Restoration of Ancient Culture and Heritage of India (PPRACHIN) on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to familiarise himself with the ongoing initiatives at the centre. During his visit, Prof Griffiths expressed…
Guwahati: In a tragic turn of events, a couple from Kolkata has been arrested for the alleged murder of a Pune businessman in a luxury hotel here. Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Barah said in a press conference on Tuesday that the incident unfolded on Monday afternoon at the hotel where the trio had been staying….
New Delhi: In a distressing incident, a woman from West Bengal’s Darjeeling, was allegedly raped and subjected to physical abuse for a week in a rented accommodation in Raju Park, south Delhi’s Neb Sarai area. The accused, identified as Paras (28), was booked for rape, sodomy, and causing hurt. He was apprehended on February 2…
Bhubaneswar: Litterateurs have the onerous task of focusing on the various ills affecting the society so as to ensure its transformation, VK Pandian, chairman of 5T and Naveen Odisha, said on Monday. “Literature holds the mirror to the society as it reflects the injustices in it and raises its voice against the same,” Pandian said…
