President Murmu Inaugurates IGNOU, Skill Centres at Rairangpur; Launches #SkilltheNation Challenge
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday virtually inaugurated the IGNOU Regional Centre and a Skill Centre at Rairangpur in Odisha, a major step towards expanding access to higher education and…
BJP, Allies Back Bhagwat’s Call for Social Harmony and Inclusivity
New Delhi: A day after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat called for greater social harmony across the country, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday welcomed his remarks,…
Ponting Raises Concerns Over Green, Labuschagne Ahead of Ashes Test
New Delhi: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has raised concerns over Cameron Green’s batting approach ahead of what is expected to be a decisive fifth Ashes Test, urging the all-rounder…
Odisha FC CEO Raj Athwal Steps Down Amid Leadership Transition
New Delhi: Odisha FC is undergoing a significant transition at the top, with Chief Executive Officer Raj Athwal stepping down from his role just days after the club mutually parted…
Hindu Ansar Member Shot Dead by Colleague in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh, Accused Arrested
Dhaka: In another incident of violence involving a member of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh, a Hindu man was shot dead by a colleague in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district,…
CM Majhi Extends New Year 2026 Greetings, Offices to Function Normally
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people on the occasion of the English New Year 2026. As January 1…
Surama Padhy: A Steady Guardian of Democratic Decorum in Odisha
The Honourable Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Smt. Surama Padhy, has emerged as a powerful symbol of discipline, dignity and democratic integrity in the state’s political arena. With a…
Odisha Tableau to Feature in Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s tableau will participate in the Republic Day parade 2026 in New Delhi, with the Centre approving the state government’s proposal for the prestigious national event. According to reports,…
Trump’s Ukraine Policy Shift, Trade Wars Mark Major Break from Past: Russian Analyst
New Delhi: Among the US President Donald Trump’s biggest surprises this year has been Washington’s change of course on Ukraine, said one of Russia’s prominent figures in international relations and…
Erigaisi, Humpy Win Bronze as Carlsen, Goryachkina Claim World Rapid Titles
Mumbai: India’s Arjun Erigaisi and Koneru Humpy clinched bronze medals in the men’s and women’s categories respectively at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Women’s World Rapid Chess Championships, which…