Cuttack: Senior Odisha men’s cricketer Abhishek Santosh Kumar Raut has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket with immediate effect, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) said on Friday. A right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler, Raut enjoyed a long and successful career in Indian domestic cricket spanning nearly two decades. Over the years, he…
Bengaluru: A magnificent unbeaten century from Parth Vats guided Haryana to a four-wicket victory over Odisha in their Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 match at Alur Cricket Stadium II on Saturday. Opting to field, Haryana were put under pressure by Odisha’s strong batting effort, which saw them post a competitive 305 for 9 in 50 overs….
New Delhi: Viruses that thrive on plastic waste in the environment could be quietly accelerating the spread of antibiotic resistance, posing serious risks to global public health and ecosystems, according to researchers. The warning comes from a new perspective article that calls for deeper investigation into how viruses behave on plastic surfaces. Scientists explained that…
New Delhi: Insomnia and anxiety may significantly weaken the immune system by reducing the body’s natural defence cells, according to a new study conducted among young women. The research suggests that mental health conditions such as poor sleep and persistent anxiety could leave individuals more vulnerable to infections and diseases. Researchers from Taibah University in…
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…
