Bhubaneswar: Nine Grand Masters and 24 International Masters from across the world will take part in the 1st SOA International Grand Masters Chess Festival at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) here, which will begin on January 28, the organizers said on Thursday. Some of the finest chess players from Denmark, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Iran, Sri Lanka, Vietnam,…
People over 45 with type 1 diabetes could have their life span cut short by 13 years compared to those without the disease, a new study has found. The joint study has been done by public health agency RIVM and Nivel, commissioned by the Diabetes Fonds. According to the study, people with heriditary condition were…
Chandigarh: The World Bank has approved USD 305 million in financial assistance for the Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development (HCAPSD), a major initiative aimed at significantly improving air quality and making the state pollution-free by 2030. According to a state government spokesperson, the approval follows a high-level meeting held in November last year…
Bhubaneswar: Eminent surgeon and former dean of Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital Prof. (Dr) Dhirendra Kumar Ray passed away while undergoing treatment at the SUM Ultimate Medicare here on Sunday. He was 76. Considered an expert in healthcare and medical education, he also served as principal of SCB Medical College and Hospital in…
Cuttack: Bhubaneswar-B secured a comfortable five-wicket victory over Bhubaneswar-A in the semifinal of the OCA Inter District School Cricket Tournament 2025-26 (Knockout Phase) at Barabati Stadium, here on Friday (Jan 30). After winning the toss, Bhubaneswar-B chose to field first, a decision that proved effective as their bowlers kept things tight from the beginning. Bhubaneswar-A…
The petrol price in Bhubaneswar on Saturday was Rs 103.18 while the price of diesel at Rs 94.75 per litre. In Cuttack the prices of petrol and diesel on Saturday were Rs 103.71 and Rs 95.25, respectively. Petrol and diesel prices are revised in India on a daily basis. The fuel prices are revised at…
Guwahati: The Assam government has approved the release of Rs 479 crore in the first phase of its ambitious plan to build a state-of-the-art judicial township in north Guwahati, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference after the state cabinet meeting, Sarma said the government has granted administrative approval…
The petrol price in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday was Rs 103.19 while the price of diesel at Rs 94.76 per litre. In Cuttack the prices of petrol and diesel on Tuesday were Rs 103.71 and Rs 95.25, respectively. Petrol and diesel prices are revised in India on a daily basis. The fuel prices are revised at…
Nagothane: Maharashtra delivered a dominant all-round performance to crush Odisha by an innings and 250 runs in their Cooch Behar Trophy (U19) match at the Reliance Cricket Ground, here on Tuesday. After being asked to bat first, Maharashtra took firm command of the contest with a massive total of 528. Suashik Jagtap anchored the innings…
Cuttack: Led by R Srikanth (director, Cricket Operations & Coaching) and keeping in view Odisha Cricket Association’s (OCA) Vision@2024 program, a Coaches Refresher’s Program was conducted from Oct 8 to Oct 9. OCA CEO, Subrat Kumar Behera addressed all the coaches present in this program and explained the importance of their role in nurturing new…
