Lucknow: Odisha scraped home by the narrowest of margins, defeating Railways by one run in a cliffhanger at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, here on Thursday. After posting 169/5, Odisha held their nerve to bowl out Railways for 168 in 20 overs and secure a dramatic win. Winning the toss…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet has given administrative approval for a three-lane twin tunnel road connecting Mehkri Circle and Hebbal Junction, aiming to reduce the heavy traffic bottlenecks that plague the stretch on a daily basis. Briefing reporters on Thursday, law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil said the Urban Development Department will implement the project…
Jajpur (Odisha): In a major crackdown on organised crime, Odisha Police have arrested 14 members of an armed burglary gang operating across multiple districts and recovered stolen property valued at around Rs 40 lakh. As part of the operation, police also seized a four-wheeler, motorcycles, weapons and 15 mobile phones allegedly used during the crimes….
Lucknow: The Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey Uttar Pradesh Sainik School has named Colonel Seema Mishra as its new principal, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to lead the 65-year-old institution. The announcement was confirmed by officials from the state education department on Thursday. Col Mishra’s two-year deputation was cleared after the Sainik…
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association has announced the complete schedule for offline ticket sales for the India vs South Africa T20 International to be played at Barabati Stadium,here, on December 9. A total of 10,000 tickets will be available to the public through counters set up inside the stadium premises. According to the OCA, ticket…
Kashipur: Uttarakhand registered a dominant victory over Odisha, winning by an innings and 105 runs in their Cooch Behar Trophy (U19) multi-day match at the Highlanders Sports Academy, here on Wednesday. After being bowled out for 146 in their first innings on Day 1, Odisha were immediately put under pressure. Uttarakhand responded strongly, reaching 149/2…
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Wednesday announced an 18-member Odisha Women’s Under-19 squad for the opening three matches of the Women’s Under-19 One-Day Trophy (Elite-E) under the BCCI’s 2025–26 domestic season. Bijaylaxmi Behera has been named captain, while Sreya Priyadarshini will serve as vice-captain. The squad includes two wicketkeepers, Anuska Mohanty and Annesha…
New Delhi: Security has been tightened across the national capital on Thursday as Delhi prepares for the arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is scheduled to land in the evening for a two-day visit. Police officials said the location of his stay has been kept confidential due to strict security protocols. According to senior…
Hyderabad: Air travel from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) is expected to be hit on Thursday, with as many as 33 outbound IndiGo flights likely to be cancelled, airport sources said. Around 35 incoming IndiGo flights may also be cancelled during the day. On Wednesday, the airline had already cancelled 19 flights from Hyderabad,…
Hyderabad: Stone quarrying in Telangana’s Vikarabad district has been temporarily stopped after a rare rock eagle owl was found nesting with its eggs at the site. The decision was taken to ensure the bird can safely hatch its eggs without disturbance. The Telangana Forest Department acted immediately after wildlife photographers and conservationists reported spotting the…
