Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to bolster their technological capabilities, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) inked a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Batoi Systems, a prominent Bhubaneswar-based corporation specialising in software engineering automation. The MoU, signed by Prof Pradipta Kumar Nanda, vice-chancellor of SOA and Ashwini Kumar Rath, director and CEO…
Jamshedpur: Jharkhand pulled off a spirited chase on the final day to defeat Odisha by four wickets in their Ranji Trophy clash at Keenan Stadium, here on Sunday. Set a target of 246, Jharkhand finished at 249 for 6 to seal the match after being under pressure for most of the contest. Sharandeep Singh anchored…
Mumbai: IndiGo cancelled more than 250 flights from Delhi and Bengaluru on Monday as the airline’s operational crisis stretched into its seventh consecutive day, according to people aware of the situation. Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has given IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and chief operating officer Isidro Porqueras time until Monday 6 pm…
The petrol prices in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack saw a slight increase on Friday. On Friday, petrol was Rs 102.14 and in Cuttack 102.44. While the diesel prices in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack were Rs 96.95 and Rs 97.23, respectively. Petrol and diesel prices are revised in India on a daily basis. The…
The day one of the second phase preliminary league in the Kalahandi Cup 2026 delivered a mix of dominant wins and nail-biting finishes across venues. At Ravenshaw Ground-2, Bhubaneswar-B chased down 191 comfortably to defeat Bhadrak by six wickets. Bhadrak, after opting to bat, were bowled out for 190 in 45.2 overs, with Akash Mohapatra…
The Odisha government on Thursday prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season, reported ANI. “With a view to protecting the health of general public and to curb the spread of infection, sale and use of firecrackers shall remain prohibited during this festive month,” read the state government order. Also read: Odisha…
Nainital: Uttarakhand Police have busted an interstate cyber fraud racket that allegedly siphoned off Rs 3.37 crore by remotely hacking victims’ mobile phones and diverting money into “mule accounts.” Four suspects, Shubham Gupta of Rajasthan, Piyush Goyal of Bulandshahr, Rishabh Kumar of Ghaziabad and Mohit Rathi of Gurugram, were arrested during a vehicle check at…
New Delhi: The Delhi government will launch its Winter Action Plan on November 15, setting up 250 temporary shelters and maintaining 197 permanent ones across the city to provide relief to homeless and needy residents during the cold season, chief minister Rekha Gupta announced on Thursday. The initiative, which will run until March 15, aims…
International Women’s Day 2023 was celebrated by East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Tuesday in association with East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO). ECoR general manager Manoj Sharma congratulated the railway women for their sincerity and dedication while performing their duties. The general manager also praised the outstanding women employees who brought laurels not only…
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of East Coast Railway has rescued 62 minor children from various station platforms and trains from its jurisdiction in July 2023 under Nanhe Farishte drive. The RPF reunited 50 boys and 12 girls with their parents with the help of NGOs like Childline and District Child Welfare Committee. The trained…
