Cuttack: Bargarh and Puri produced dominant performances to seal emphatic victories in their respective matches on day six of the third phase of the OCA Inter-District School Cricket Tournament (2025–26), played in the one-day format on Monday. At the Sunshine Cricket Ground, Bargarh chased down a modest target with ease to defeat Gajapati by eight…
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Monday announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy for the 2025–26 BCCI domestic season. The announcement was made during a press meet held here on Monday. The squad was unveiled by Sasmita Pattnaik, chairperson of the Odisha Women’s Selection Committee. Odisha will compete in…
Palakkad: A brutal late-night attack in Ottappalam has left an elderly couple dead and their four-year-old grandson fighting for life, sending shockwaves through the neighbourhood. Police have arrested the couple’s son-in-law in connection with the crime. The victims were identified as Nazeer (63) and his wife Suhara (60), residents of Thottakkattukkara. Their grandson sustained serious…
Malappuram (Kerala): A tragic incident came to light in Malappuram on Sunday after a woman and her two children were found dead in a pond near the Thazhekkattupadi panchayat office, police said. The deceased were identified as Sainaba (45), her son Muhammad Ashique (22) and daughter Fasila Fathima (18), all residents of Parappur. According to…
Noida: Days after a 27-year-old software engineer lost his life after his car plunged into a water-filled pit in Sector 150, the Noida Authority has taken disciplinary action, terminating a junior engineer and issuing show-cause notices to officials responsible for traffic-related works in the area. The victim, Yuvraj Mehta, worked with customer data science firm…
Bhubaneswar: Several closely contested and one-sided encounters were witnessed on Day 5 of the third phase of the OCA Inter District School Cricket Tournament 2025–26, with Jharsuguda, Sambalpur-A, Cuttack-A and Deogarh posting victories, while the match between Khordha and Gajapati ended in a thrilling tie. At Kuranga Sasan Ground, Jharsuguda defeated Dhenkanal by 60 runs….
Cuttack: Utkal University and VBS Purvanchal University registered convincing victories in their respective matches on Day 7 of the East Zone Inter University (EZIU) cricket tournament, played at Ravenshaw Ground 2 on Sunday. Utkal University delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Tripura University by a massive 94 runs. Batting first, Utkal University posted a…
New Delhi: Authorities have put in place a range of facilitation steps to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for spectators attending the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, officials said on Sunday. To help people reach the venue without confusion, public transport users will receive guidance during their journey, while those arriving by private…
New Delhi: Delhi Police have busted an international drug-trafficking network allegedly run by Nigerian nationals, arresting two foreign citizens and seizing cocaine and MDMA valued at around Rs 5 crore, officials said on Sunday. The operation was carried out by the Crime Branch following sustained surveillance across several parts of the city. During the raids,…
Cuttack: Day 7 of the East Zone Inter-University Cricket Tournament (EZIU) delivered a mix of tight contests and dominant performances as four matches were played across the Ravenshaw grounds. At Ravenshaw Ground 1, VBSPU Purvanchal University edged past B.R.A Bihar University in a closely fought encounter. Batting first, VBSPU posted 134 for 9. In reply,…
