Bhubaneswar: A state-level event showcasing the “Ama Pokhari” initiative witnessed the signing of agreements and distribution of work orders to 364 Mission Shakti Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the MUKTA programme for the ecological rejuvenation of 95 water bodies across 16 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state. Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Usha Devi,…
After the conclusion of the Indian Premier League, India in their first international assignment, will be taking on South Africa in a five-match T20I series at home, starting June 9. India vs South Africa: Head-to-head record in T20Is India have won nine matches and the Proteas’ six, with two of the games being abandoned. IND…
The FIFA World Cup 2022 has got its semifinalists as the last-four stage starts December 14 (12.30 am) IST. In the first semifinal, Argentina will take on Croatia at the Lusail Stadium. The second semifinal will see Morocco, first African nation to reach the semifinal stage of the tournament, will meet defending champion France. Semifinal…
Kotdwar: Police have filed three separate cases after protests by Bajrang Dal members over the name of a shop in Kotdwar triggered tension in the area. Officials said the dispute began when members of the Bajrang Dal objected to a shop named “Baba Dress,” owned by Mohammad Shoaib. They claimed the name could be confused…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Sunday reported 528 new Covid cases, taking the state’s tally to 10,27,959. Five fresh fatalities raised the coronavirus death toll in the state to 8,214, he said. Boudh became the first Covid-free district in the state with no active case, PTI reported quoting an official. Khurda district recorded the highest number of…
Bhubaneswar: The ongoing cold spell may come to an end soon with the night temperature likely to rise gradually by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius from February 2, according to SOA’s Center for Environment and Climate (CEC). But during February, the day temperature is likely to be hotter while the night temperature is expected to…
Kolkata: The capital city of West Bengal witnessed its coldest January day on Tuesday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 10.2 degree celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The weather agency warned that cold conditions are likely to intensify across southern West Bengal over the next two days. IMD data shows that Kolkata’s temperature…
Bhubaneswar: The Congress party held a six-hour ‘hartal’ in Odisha on Friday demanding the sacking and arrest of state minister DS Mishra for his alleged closeness with the prime accused in the Kalahandi teacher’s kidnap and murder. The hartal began at 6am amid tight security and is peaceful so far with no report of any…
Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) at Bhubaneswar has launched special tourist package “Swadesh Darshan with Maata Vaishnodevi” in July. Swadesh Darshan – North India Visit with Maata Vaishno Devi Tourist package towards North India will cost Rs 16650 in Standard package (06 Nights & 07 Days), in which tourist will get to visit…
Bhubaneswar: Most childhood cancers can be cured if diagnosed early and treated appropriately, Prof. (Dr.) Saroj Panda, in-charge of PediatricHematology and Oncology unit at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital here, said. “Children respond well to chemotherapy and show minimal side effects compared to similar treatment in adults,” Prof. (Dr.) Panda said while…
