Entry of non-Hindus to the revered Himalayan shrines of Badrinath Temple and Kedarnath Temple will no longer be allowed starting this year, according to an announcement made by the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee on Wednesday. The decision was finalised during a committee board meeting held on Tuesday and chaired by the committee’s president, Hemant Dwivedi. Officials…
Thiruvananthapuram: Monalisa Bhonsle, the young woman who became an internet sensation during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, approached the police here on Wednesday seeking protection so she could stay with her boyfriend and marry him. Bhonsle went to the Thampanoor Police Station claiming that her father was trying to take her back to her hometown against…
Cuttack: Sundargarh held their nerve in a tense finish to defeat Cuttack-A by two wickets and lift the Kalahandi Cup 2026, OCA’s senior men’s inter-district cricket tournament title at the Barabati Stadium, here on Wednesday. After winning the toss, Sundargarh opted to field first and managed to restrict Cuttack-A to 232 for 9 in their…
Pune: Odisha pulled off a thrilling one-wicket victory over Bengal in the Women’s U23 One-Day Trophy 2025-26 match at the Veerangan Cricket Academy Ground here on Monday, while chasing down a target of 207 with just three balls to spare. After winning the toss, Bengal elected to bat first and posted 206 all out in…
Protests and mourning were reported from several parts of India on Sunday after news broke that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike in Tehran. Iranian state media confirmed his death a day after the strike, stating that he was killed during coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel….
The day three of the Kalahandi Cup 2026 second phase preliminary league produced a string of one-sided wins and a few competitive contests across venues in Odisha on Friday. At DRIEMS Cricket Ground, Bhadrak delivered a dominant performance against Mayurbhanj. Batting first after Mayurbhanj opted to field, Bhadrak piled up an imposing 303 for 5…
Cuttack: Jharsuguda pulled off a tense three-wicket win over Ganjam in a match of the Kalahandi Cup 2026 at Ravenshaw Ground-1 on Saturday, successfully chasing down 219 in a closely fought contest. After winning the toss, Ganjam chose to bat and posted a competitive 218 for 8 in 50 overs. B Santosh Kumar Patra anchored…
The day two of the Kalahandi Cup 2026 second phase preliminary league witnessed a mix of dominant wins and confident chases across venues. At Railway Ground, Jatni, Angul outclassed Bhadrak with a commanding nine-wicket victory. Batting first, Bhadrak were bowled out for 131 in 49.2 overs, with Amreet Upadhyaya top-scoring with 30 off 54 balls….
The day one of the second phase preliminary league in the Kalahandi Cup 2026 delivered a mix of dominant wins and nail-biting finishes across venues. At Ravenshaw Ground-2, Bhubaneswar-B chased down 191 comfortably to defeat Bhadrak by six wickets. Bhadrak, after opting to bat, were bowled out for 190 in 45.2 overs, with Akash Mohapatra…
The Day 5 of the Kalahandi Cup 2026 (1st Phase Preliminary League) witnessed commanding victories, individual brilliance with both bat and ball, and one stunning eight-wicket haul across venues. Sundargarh chase down 186 against Kendrapara At Sunshine Cricket Ground, Sundargarh secured a five-wicket win over Kendrapara. After opting to bat, Kendrapara were bowled out for…
