Bengaluru: Swastik Samal recorded his name alongside Sanju Samson in Vijay Hazare Trophy history with a magnificent double century, but his record-breaking effort went in vain as Saurashtra chased down a daunting target to beat Odisha by five wickets at the Alur Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Samal smashed a sublime 212, becoming only the ninth…
Chitradurga: Nine people were killed in a horrific road accident in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district early Thursday after a speeding truck rammed into a luxury sleeper bus, triggering a massive fire, police said. The bus, carrying 32 passengers and headed to the coastal town of Gokarna, burst into flames following the impact. Most of the victims…
Bhubaneswar: A return journey from a national wrestling championship turned uncomfortable for 18 young wrestlers from Odisha, who were forced to sit near train toilets after their reserved tickets failed to get confirmed, triggering embarrassment and a departmental inquiry. The incident came to light after a video clip showing the students seated near the toilets…
Baripada: Odisha is set to give Baripada a major upgrade in public transport infrastructure with plans for a state-of-the-art bus terminal designed on the lines of an airport, aimed at transforming the town into a key travel hub in northern Odisha. Urban development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced the project on Tuesday while chairing a…
Indore: The Enforcement Directorate has told a special court in Indore that a sprawling syndicate running illegal “dabba trading” operations and online betting platforms raked in more than Rs 400 crore through criminal activities, exposing a sophisticated, tech-driven network operating across India and abroad. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ED said it had…
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Tuesday announced a 17-member Odisha Women’s Under-15 squad for the upcoming Women’s Under-15 One-Day Trophy to be held under the BCCI Domestic Season 2025–26. The squad was unveiled by Odisha Women’s Selection Committee chairperson Sasmita Pattnaik during a press interaction. The tournament will be played in the Elite…
Morena: Punjab rode on an unbeaten century from Shivansh to post a solid first-innings total on the opening day of their Vijay Merchant Trophy (U-16) multi-day clash against Odisha at the MPCA Ground, here on Tuesday. After Odisha won the toss and opted to field, Punjab finished Day 1 at 254 for 8, building their…
Bengaluru: In a move aimed at improving commuter safety, the Bengaluru City Police have partnered with cab aggregators Uber and Ola to roll out a technology-based integration that strengthens emergency response for both riders and drivers. Under the initiative, emergency call features have now been embedded directly into the Uber and Ola mobile applications. This…
Ahmedabad: In a significant relaxation of its strict prohibition laws, the Gujarat government has further eased liquor consumption rules at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), doing away with the need for permits for visitors from outside the state and foreign nationals. Under the revised norms, anyone who is not a resident of Gujarat or…
Patna: As many as 11 home guards in Bihar’s Nawada district have been placed under suspension for allegedly harassing a truck driver carrying a consignment of potatoes, officials said on Sunday. The incident occurred late on November 24 at the Rajauli check-post, where the home guards were posted on duty. According to officials, the personnel…
