Bhubaneswar: Pankaj Lochan Mohanty of Odisha was unanimously elected president of the Amateur Baseball Federation of India (ABFI) during the federation’s elections held in here on Tuesday. The election to choose the office bearers of the national body was conducted on December 30 at Hotel Rosewood here, with representatives from 23 states taking part in…
Bengaluru: Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday unveiled a slate of major infrastructure and urban development initiatives planned for Bengaluru, asserting that the projects would leave a lasting imprint on the city’s history. Addressing reporters, Shivakumar said the state government is accelerating several long-pending proposals, including roads, tunnels, flyovers and township developments,…
Ahmedabad: Police in Ahmedabad registered 236 cases related to liquor consumption, possession and drunk driving during a special enforcement drive on New Year’s Eve, leading to the arrest of 246 people, officials said on Wednesday. According to a police release, the cases were booked under the Gujarat Prohibition Act and Section 185 of the Motor…
New Delhi: The Army Hospital Research and Referral (AHRR) has achieved a major medical milestone by successfully performing India’s first 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography combined with iStent, marking a significant advancement in glaucoma treatment, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday. The procedure was carried out by the Ophthalmology Department at AHRR using a newly…
Gwalior: A fine five-wicket haul by Himnish Sahu set up Odisha’s dominance as they secured a valuable first-innings lead in their Vijay Merchant Trophy (U-16) multi-day match against Pondicherry, which ended in a draw at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, here on Wednesday. After Pondicherry opted to field, Odisha posted a solid 305/6 declared…
Bengaluru: Odisha registered a convincing 79-run victory over Delhi in their Vijay Hazare Trophy encounter at the Alur Cricket Stadium III, here on Wednesday, producing a solid all-round performance after being put in to bat. Asked to bat first after Delhi won the toss, Odisha posted a competitive 272/8 in 50 overs. Biplab Samantaray anchored…
Gandhinagar: Surat is poised to become India’s first major slum-free city with a population of over 70 lakh, a development the Gujarat government attributes to sustained urban reforms and long-term planning initiated during prime minister Narendra Modi’s tenure as chief minister of the state. Briefing reporters after a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Bhupendra…
Gwalior: Odisha tightened their grip on the Vijay Merchant Trophy U-16 encounter against Pondicherry after a strong all-round showing on Day 2, finishing the day with a 119-run lead at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday. Resuming day two at 248/4, Odisha continued to build on their solid first-innings foundation before declaring…
Gwalior: A resolute century from Midanshu Das anchored Odisha’s innings as they reached a solid 248 for 4 at stumps on Day 1 of their Vijay Merchant Trophy (U-16) multi-day match against Pondicherry at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium on Monday. After Pondicherry won the toss and elected to field, Odisha built their innings…
Mumbai: At least four people, including three women, lost their lives and nine others were injured after a BEST bus moving in reverse rammed into pedestrians near a railway station in Mumbai on Monday night, police said. The incident occurred around 10 pm on Station Road in Bhandup (West), a busy stretch that sees heavy…
