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Kalahandi Cup: Manav, Govinda, Kartik slam centuries
Cuttack: In a Kalahandi Cup Super League two-day match between ECORSA and Cuttack-A at Ravenshaw Ground-1 on Wednesday. ECORSA won
Subhrakanta shines in BBSR-A win in U-19 inter-district tournament
Cuttack: Subhrakanta Parida took a five-wicket haul as BBSR-A thumped Jagatsinghpur by 10 wickets in a Group A match of
Biswanath Rath showcases Kotpad handloom, unveils poster for Habaspuri documentary at Cannes 2024
Cannes/Bhubaneswar: Filmmaker Biswanath Rath has made history at the 77th Cannes Film Festival by showcasing Odisha’s lesser-known handloom traditions. On
Urbanisation drives significant night-time temperature rise in Indian cities, study finds
A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar reveals that urbanisation is significantly increasing night-time temperatures across
Chandigarh records hottest May in over a decade
Chandigarh experienced its warmest May in more than 13 years, with temperatures significantly higher than usual, according to the meteorological
Rajkot game zone fire: SIT meets; DNA samples collected for victim identification
Rajkot: Early Sunday morning, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) convened with local authorities in Rajkot, Gujarat, following a devastating fire
IOC launches ‘Let’s Move India’ to celebrate Paris 2024 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched “Let’s Move India,” a campaign aimed at encouraging physical activity and celebrating athletes
Tata Motors partners with Bajaj Finance to boost dealer financing for passenger and electric vehicles
Mumbai: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) have teamed up with Bajaj Finance to offer
AMNS India inaugurates community water purification plant in Handia village
Paradeep: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS India) has launched a community water purification plant in Handia village, Paradeep, as part
IndiaSkills Competition 2024 kicks off in Delhi with over 900 participants
New Delhi: The IndiaSkills Competition 2024, the country’s largest skill competition, commenced on May 15 here at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka. Organised
BJEM School-1 wins intra school cricket tournament
Bhubaneswar: In the final match of the Intra School Cricket Tournament Bhubaneswar 2024, held in one-day format, BJEM School-1 beat
Odisha’s first haploidentical stem cell transplantation brings hope to AML patients
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering feat for healthcare in Odisha, the Department of Clinical Hematology at the Institute of Medical Sciences
SOA partners with Kaynes SemiCon for semiconductor education
Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) has forged an alliance with Mysuru-based Kaynes SemiCon Private Limited (KTIL)
Heatwave to prolong in Odisha for a week, says weather expert
Bhubaneswar: The Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) warned on Thursday that heatwave conditions in
ECoR announces summer special trains to cater to passenger demand
In response to the increasing demand from passengers across various routes, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of
Indian Railways launches economy meals for unreserved passengers
Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has introduced a new initiative of economy
Odisha Wonder Women’s Convention 2024 empowers entrepreneurs
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Wonder Women’s Convention – 2024, a collaborative effort between the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Odisha
East Coast Railway introduces special summer trains to ease travel rush
East Coast Railway (ECoR) is set to address the surge in travel demand during the summer season by introducing a
Surendra Bhave appointed head coach of Odisha for 2024-25 season
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) announced the appointment of Surendra Bhave as the head coach of the Odisha
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Bist stars in Bargarh’s win against Boudh
Cuttack: Himanshu Bist’s all-round show helped Bargarh thrash Boudh by 109 runs in a fourth phase league (Gold-A) match of
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Angul pips KIIT in thrilling run-chase
Cuttack: The efforts of KIIT’s Rajesh Sahoo and Nitish Samantray went in vain as Angul put up a spirited run-chase
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Khan, Sahu star in Rayagada’s win
Cuttack: Abdul Khan and Uma Sahu picked five wickets each as Rayagada defended a low total of 109 to beat
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Sahu takes five as Rayagada beat Kalahandi
Cuttack: Uma Sahu picked a five-wicket haul as Rayagada beat Kalahandi by two wickets in a third phase league (Silver
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Nuapada trump Malkangiri in low-scoring game
Cuttack: Nuapada successfully defended a low total to beat Malkangiri by 55 runs in a third phase league (Silver A,
Suspected gold smugglers create chaos, escape from Lucknow airport
Lucknow: In a dramatic turn of events, 30 individuals suspected of gold smuggling managed to evade detention at Lucknow’s Chaudhary
Heatwave alert: IMD predicts intense heat across many states in India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert, anticipating intense heat across many states in India. In its
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Binayak takes five in Gajapati victory
Cuttack: Binayak Sahoo took a five-wicket haul as Gajapati thrashed Nabarangpur by 105 runs in a third phase league (Silver
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Subham seven-for headlines Gajapati victory
Cuttack: Subham Routo picked a seven-wicket haul as Gajapati successfully defended a low total to beat Malkangiri by 60 runs
East Coast Railway sets freight record, surpasses 250 million tonne
In the financial year 2023-24, spanning from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has
Cuttack ‘gana dauda’ marks Utkal Divas with 800-plus participants
Cuttack: The ‘Gana Dauda’ organised by Cuttack District Athletic Association (CDAA) on the occasion of Utkal Divas saw participation of
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Nayagarh prevails in tricky run-chase
Shashang Rungata picked four wickets to help Nayagarh bag a two-wicket win over BBSR-B in a second phase league (Gold-B)
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Balangir trump Jagatsinghpur in high-scoring match
Cuttack: Raghvendra Tripathy’s century led Balangir to four-wicket win against Jagatsinghpur in a high-scoring third phase league (Silver A, B)
MK Behera appointed general manager (I/C) of ECoR
Mohes Kumar Behera, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), has assumed the role of general manager
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Senapati ton powers Keonjhar to win
Cuttack: Pankaj Senapati scored a century and Ashit Sahu picked four wickets as Keonjhar thrashed Nayagarh by 104 runs in
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Schedule of third phase preliminary league announced
Cuttack: The third phase preliminary league of Silver-A and Silver-B groups of Kalahandi Cup 2024 will start from April 1
Impact Player rule in IPL: All you need to know
The Impact Player rule, first introduced in the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has been retained in
Former international wrestler arrested for smuggling drugs
New Delhi: The Delhi Police apprehended two persons, including a former international wrestler, for their involvement in smuggling charas from
Kalahandi Cup 2024: Second phase to begin March 28
Cuttack: The second phase preliminary league (Gold A, B) of Kalahandi Cup 2024 will begin on March 28 at different
East Coast Railway sets new highs in freight loading for FY 2023-24
East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a milestone, by surpassing all previous records of Indian Railways in freight loading during
IPL 2024 full schedule: Check dates, timings, venues
The remaining part of IPL 2024 schedule was announced on Monday where Chennai will host the final on May 26.
IPL 2024 final on May 26 in Chennai
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will host the IPL 2024 final to be played on May 26. The venue
Lucknow police arrest 12 bookies for running online betting on IPL matches
Lucknow: The Lucknow police apprehended 12 bookies from an apartment in SBI Enclave in Sushant Golf City, here on Sunday.
Mumbai police seize drugs worth crores, arrest 12 peddlers
Mumbai: The Mumbai police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has seized 16 kg of drugs worth Rs 3.25 crore and arrested 12
MillerKnoll launches first retail outlet in Chennai, plans further expansion in India
US-based furniture company MillerKnoll has opened its inaugural store in Chennai, marking its sixth outlet in India. Managed by authorised
Kalahandi Cup 2024: BBSR-A clinch thriller against Khordha
Cuttack: Raghunath Malla scored 91 as BBSR-A beat Khordha by two wickets in a thrilling match of 1st phase league
Bihar’s Begusarai tops list as most polluted area, Delhi ranked worst capital for air quality
Bihar’s Begusarai emerged as the “most polluted metropolitan area in 2023,” while Delhi was identified being the capital city with
IPL 2024: Virat Kohli sixth batter to score 12k runs in T20s
Chennai: Virat Kohli became the sixth batter to score 12,000 runs in T20s, as he reached the milestone in the
AMNS India’s Odisha operations celebrate 53rd National Safety Week
Bhubaneswar: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s Odisha Operations recently commemorated the 53rd National Safety Week with a resolute focus on fostering
Vaishnaw announces new railway projects for Odisha
In a move to address long-standing demands, minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the
AMNS India receives two prestigious awards at CII Odisha annual meeting
Bhubaneswar: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS India), a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, has been honoured with two
Ghazipur car incident: woman killed, six injured, driver attacked by locals
New Delhi: A 22-year-old woman died and six others were injured after a car crashed into them in East Delhi’s
BEST launches premium bus service via Atal Setu
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has introduced a new air-conditioned premium bus service between South Mumbai and
ECoR introduces special trains for Holi festival; timings and stops announced
East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of special train services in anticipation of the high demand for travel
Bhubaneswar-Balangir Express extended up to Sonepur
Sonepur: Responding to the aspirations of the local populace and the commissioning of the train line up to Sonepur from
CSIR-IMMT and GSI join hands to advance critical mineral recovery technologies
Bhubaneswar: In response to the soaring demand for critical minerals worldwide, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar, has
Institute of Agricultural Sciences dominates SOA Cup 2024
Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS) emerged champions in the annual SOA Cup 2024, a three-week sporting event featuring
Cyber attack slows down Vikramaditya Vedic clock in Ujjain
Ujjain: The Vikramaditya Vedic clock has slowed down because of a cyber attack, causing disruption in its functioning, an official
AMNS India renews partnership with Protean eGov to boost ‘Beti Padhao’ scholarship initiative
Mumbai: In a bid to intensify efforts towards gender equality in education, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), has officially
Reserved parking, shopping zones for women of Lucknow
Lucknow: On International Women’s Day, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has announced initiatives to enhance facilities for women in the
Noida police busts mobile tower theft gang, six arrested
Noida: In a significant operation, the Noida police have busted a gang involved in the theft of high-value radio receiver
Paradeep-Keonjhargarh Passenger and Puri-Anand Vihar Express schedules announced
Following their inauguration by prime minister Narendra Modi, the Paradeep-Keonjhargarh Passenger and Puri-Anand Vihar Express are set to commence regular
SUDA allocates Rs 255.46 lakh budget for urban development
Bhubaneswar: The 23rd governing body meeting of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) chaired by Usha Devi, minister of Housing
Gurugram Police seizes 549 kg cannabis worth Rs 1 crore, arrests two
Gurugram: In a significant drug bust, Gurugram Police confiscated 549 kg of ganja (cannabis) worth Rs 1 crore in Gurugram
Man jumps from police station during questioning, lands in hospital
Mumbai: A 25-year-old man, held for theft, took a daring leap from the second floor of a suburban Mumbai police
BMC vaccinates 26,951 dogs in Mumbai to combat rabies
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has achieved a milestone in its mission to curb rabies transmission, completing the vaccination
CSIR-IMMT’s InTEC hosts ‘IP for ALL’ workshop, incubates three startups
Bhubaneswar: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) successfully organised a one-day skill development programme, “IP for ALL,” through its
MK Behera takes charge as additional general manager of ECoR
Bhubaneswar: Mohes Kumar Behera, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), has officially assumed the role of
Delhi police seize SUV involved in reckless stunts, driver remains at large
New Delhi: In response to a complaint from the RWA Rajouri Garden, Delhi Police have confiscated an SUV used for
Husband fires at wife’s lover, injures him critically in Guwahati
Guwahati: A dramatic incident unfolded in the heart of Guwahati on Tuesday, leaving a man critically injured after being shot
Ashwin on 100 Tests: ‘Success comes from self-critique and constant improvement’
As Ravichandran Ashwin prepares for his 100th Test match against England in Dharamshala starting Thursday, the Indian spin maestro revealed
PM Modi unveils Rs 19,600 crore development projects in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Prime minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects in Odisha, worth over Rs 19,600
Former MD falls victim to online fraudsters, loses Rs 4.80 crore
Thane: A 67-year-old former managing director of a multinational company in Thane fell prey to online fraud, losing a staggering
Hyderabad’s ambitious push for a 24×7 night economy
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is spearheading efforts to transform Hyderabad into a vibrant 24×7 city, unveiling plans to
CSIR-IMMT’s skill development programme showcases pond ash bricks technology
Bhubaneswar: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) organised a one-day skill development programme on “Training Cum Demonstration on Pond
Bomb threats cause panic at two Tamil Nadu schools, probe underway
Two schools in Tamil Nadu, the PSBB Millennium School in Coimbatore and a private school in Kancheepuram district, had received
Union ministers launch Maurya Express for seamless Sambalpur-Gorakhpur connectivity
Sambalpur/New Delhi: Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the extended route of the Sambalpur-Hatia-Gorakhpur Maurya Express from Sambalpur
Project ODISERV launched for Odisha’s graduates
Sambalpur: In a significant step towards enhancing employment prospects for young graduates in Odisha, union minister of Education and Skill
Delhi High Court rejects plea to integrate NCR cities with Delhi
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) on Thursday that sought the merger of neighbouring
UP police constable thrashes priest for ‘going slow’ with wedding rituals
Lucknow: A police constable stationed at Nigohan police station here, allegedly assaulted a priest for conducting wedding rituals at a
Dharamsala Test: Bumrah back, Rahul ruled out
Jasprit Bumrah will be part of India’s 16-member squad for the fifth Test in Dharamsala while KL Rahul has been
Man jumps in front of metro train in Delhi, dies
New Delhi: A 39-year-old man died after he jumped in front of a train at Udyog Bhawan Metro Station on
Human skulls, bones found in Kanpur’s Damador Nagar, probe ordered
Kanpur: Panic struck Damador Nagar as numerous skulls and bones were unearthed from an empty plot on Wednesday, suggesting that
Odisha CM inaugurates 41 cricket academies and stadium redevelopment projects
Bhubaneswar: Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik took a significant step towards enhancing sports development in the state by inaugurating 41
String of murders raises concerns over law and order in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi: A recent surge in murders, including high-profile incidents, has raised concerns over law and order situation in Delhi
Woman’s body found in 20 pieces stuffed in bags in UP’s Amroha
Amroha: In a horrifying incident, the mutilated remains of a woman, suspected to be pregnant, were discovered on Bijnor road
‘Ama Pokhari’ empowers 364 SHGs for rejuvenation of 95 waterbodies in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: A state-level event showcasing the “Ama Pokhari” initiative witnessed the signing of agreements and distribution of work orders to
Surgeons remove 39 coins, 37 magnets from Delhi youth’s intestine
New Delhi: In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at Sir Gangaram Hospital here, have successfully extracted 39 coins and 37
Haryana passes bill prohibiting hookah bars statewide
Gurugram: In a significant move, the Haryana Assembly approved the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation
IND vs ENG: Jurel, Gill seal hard-fought win as India bag series
Ranchi: India extended their home dominance by securing a hard-fought five-wicket win over England in the fourth Test, marking their
AI-generated propaganda rivals human-made versions, study raises concerns over misuse
Artificial intelligence-generated propaganda exhibits comparable persuasiveness to real propaganda, according to a study involving over 8,000 US adults conducted by
Junior kills IT firm employee after remark over performance at work
Nagpur: A junior colleague allegedly stabbed L Devanathan NR Lakshminarasimhan, an assistant manager at Hexaware Technologies, at a flat in
Minister says CBFC regional office in Chandigarh soon
New Delhi: Union Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur has announced the establishment of a regional facilitation office for the
Man run over by lorry after ‘kicked’ by govt officer, dies
Hyderabad: In a disturbing incident in Telangana’s Nizamabad district, a man, who earned his livelihood by cleaning cars at traffic
Odisha approves 27 new industrial projects worth Rs 6,134 crore
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved 27 new industrial projects worth Rs 6,134 crore across sectors, a senior official said
Woman arrested for abducting TV anchor in attempt to marry him
Hyderabad: In a bizarre turn of events, a 31-year-old businesswoman, running a digital marketing business, was apprehended by the police
One killed, another injured in IED blast in Imphal
Imphal: One person was killed and anopther injured in an IED blast in Manipur’s Imphal West district on Friday night,
Farmers to decide next steps on ‘Delhi Chalo’ on Feb 29
Chandigarh: The farmer leaders on Friday said that the next steps for the ‘Delhi Chalo’ movement will be taken on
2 held with 102 kg cannabis, police say rental cars being used for drugs supply in NCR
Noida: The Noida Police on Thursday arrested two persons and recovered from them more than 100 kg of cannabis sourced
AMNS India awards Beti Padhao Scholarships to 147 girl students
Barbil: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS India) awarded ‘Beti Padhao Scholarships’ to 147 girl students of Barbil region in a
WPL 2024: Full schedule, streaming details with match start time
The Women’s Premier League (WPL 2024) will kick off on February 23 at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, featuring an opening