Bengaluru: Odisha produced a composed all-round performance to defeat Andhra by six wickets in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Group match at the Alur Cricket Stadium on Monday. After winning the toss, Odisha opted to field and their bowlers delivered an impressive performance to restrict Andhra to 221 all out in 49.2 overs. SDNV Prasad anchored…
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has sought responses from the Uttar Pradesh government and the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on a petition challenging the results of the PCS (Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services) Preliminary Examination, 2025 and the Assistant Conservator of Forests Preliminary Examination. In an order dated December 19, a single bench of…
Bhubaneswar: More than 3,200 candidates, including several graduates and postgraduates, appeared for the written examination for just 102 home guard posts in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district on Sunday, officials said, highlighting the intense competition for government-linked jobs. Officials said a total of 4,040 applications were received for the recruitment, out of which over 3,200 aspirants turned…
New Delhi: Faced with a tepid public response to the recently introduced hot air balloon rides in the capital, the private operators are now considering the introduction of an online ticket booking system in an effort to attract more customers and improve visibility. The tethered balloon rides, which were opened to the public on November…
Chennai: A 53-year-old man, who had been battling debilitating knee pain for more than 15 years, has regained full mobility and returned to a pain-free life after undergoing an advanced cartilage transplant procedure at a city hospital, officials said on Saturday. The patient, currently employed in Madhya Pradesh, underwent a single-stage autograft cartilage tissue transplant…
Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: A couple of one-sided contests marked the OCA Inter-District School Cricket Tournament (2025–26) one-day preliminary league, with Kendrapara and Bhubaneswar-A registering emphatic victories on Saturday. At the BJB High School Mini Stadium, Khurda, Kendrapara outclassed Boudh by a huge margin of 203 runs. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Kendrapara piled up…
Bengaluru: With New Year celebrations approaching, City Police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has directed pubs, hotels and event venues to strictly comply with safety norms and ensure that festivities are conducted within the bounds of the law. The directions were issued on Friday during a coordination meeting with owners and representatives of pubs, hotels and…
Bengaluru: A 38-year-old man has been arrested for alleged drunk and reckless driving after his SUV crashed into a motorcycle, dragged it for nearly 500 metres and went on to hit several other vehicles on the city’s Ring Road, police said on Friday. The incident took place around 7.15 pm on December 24 near Kamakshipalya,…
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police have announced a strict “zero drugs” policy for the upcoming New Year celebrations, warning of tough action against anyone found violating the law during the festive period. City police commissioner V C Sajjanar, while chairing a coordination meeting with senior officers on Friday, directed personnel across ranks to maintain heightened vigilance…
Cuttack/Bhubaneswar: A series of emphatic results marked day three of the OCA Inter District School Cricket Tournament 2025–26, with several one-sided contests and standout individual performances across venues on Friday. At the DRIEMS Cricket Ground, Bhubaneswar-A produced a batting masterclass to overwhelm Kandhamal. After opting to bat, Bhubaneswar-A piled up a massive 400 for 7…
