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DPCL scholarship awarded to 28 students

Adani Foundation, the CSR arm of Adani group has been awarding the DPCL Merit Scholarship award to meritorious students of 10 Government High Schools present in the vicinity of Dhamra Port Company Limited (DPCL).

Road blocked in city over cricket match

Trouble at a cricket match disrupted vehicular traffic on the Rasulagarh-Kalpana Chowk stretch of the city here on Sunday for almost three hours as the road was blocked.

Eviction drive resumes in Khordha amid protests

Tension prevailed in Khordha town on Sunday as the district administration resumed the encroachment eviction drive to clear unauthorized structures at Marwari Patti.

Bobby Das resigns as OCA president

BJD leader Pranab Prakash Das resigned as the president of Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on 'personal grounds'.

NIT R wins prestigious TGC award

A team from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela won in the 'Tomato Grand Challenge' (TGC) during the 'National Consumer Day 2024' event, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi recently.

Govt Initiates Steps to Elevate Dhanu Yatra Festival for International Recognition

The state government has allocated Rs 1 crore for the much-celebrated Dhanu Jatra-2025 to be held in Bargarh district from 3 to 13 January showcasing Odisha's rich cultural heritage and tradition.

Paver Block Making Facility Inaugurated at RSP

Eco Brick, an eco-friendly Paver Block manufacturing facility from LD Slag was inaugurated by Mr. Atanu Bhowmick, Director In-Charge (DIC) at the Materials Recovery Department (MRD) of Rourkela Steel Plant.

JSL Promotes Cleanliness With Dustbin Distribution in Solei Village

Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL), Kalinga Nagar, has taken a step towards cleanliness by distributing 500 dustbins for wet and dry waste to 250 households in Solei village.

Stray Cows and Animals Pose Traffic Hazards in Dhenkanal

Stray animals have become a significant issue for road users in Dhenkanal city, causing frequent traffic jams and accidents.

Cold Wave Likely To Return

Odisha is likely to experience cold wave conditions from 30 December as the night temperature may drop by 2°C-4°C under the influence of cold and dry wind blowing into Odisha owing to westward movement of a western disturbance currently sweeping North India, IMD's Bhubaneswar regional Centre said.

Two leaders leave dais as KV blasts BJD leader on farmers issues

Two women leaders of the BJD left a meeting in a huff when the Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardan Singh Deo started criticizing the BJD and its leader.

Manmohan Singh's ashes immersed in the Yamuna

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ashes were immersed in the Yamuna in the national capital on Sunday.

Constitution guiding light for citizens: PM in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Constitution of India has stood the test of time and has been a guiding light for the citizens.

179 Killed in Plane Crash at South Korean Airport

The airliner burst into flames after it skidded off a runway & hit a wall

Sundar decodes India's game plan after 4th Test fightback

Having removed half of the Indian batting on the second, Australia had a foot in the door when they clinched the wickets of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday.

BGT: Reddy Century Raises India's Hopes in MCG Test

Young all-rounder shared a 127-run stand with Sundar as India fought back after being 221 for 7

Argentine legend Peillat amazed at improvement in Indian hockey

Gonzalo Peillat, a distinguished name in international hockey, ended his Argentina career with 153 caps and 176 goals, and helped Argentina secure their first men's hockey gold at Rio 2016.

Kerala Blasters, Jamshedpur FC to battle for top-six spot

Jamshedpur FC will aim to jump to the fourth spot on the points table when they host Kerala Blasters FC for an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Sunday.

United Cup: Canada beat Croatia in Group A clash

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez came up clutch when it mattered most Saturday as they teamed up to prevail over Croatia 2-1 in a Group A encounter in the United Cup here.

Liverpool, Man City to feature in hectic holiday schedule

The frantic Premier League holiday programme of matches continues on Sunday with six games, which will see table-toppers Liverpool look to extend their lead while defending champions Manchester City will continue their search for an elusive win.

ISL: Hyderabad produce last-minute equaliser in 1-1 draw with East Bengal

Manoj Mohammed scores in the 90th minute to deny a third consecutive victory for the Kolkata Giants

Ronaldo backs under-pressure Man United manager Amorim

Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the Best Middle East Player of 2024 award at the Globe Soccer awards, spoke on his former team Manchester United struggles and remained adamant that the problem lies much deeper than the head coaches.

Doctor arrested in wildlife trophies case

A doctor, Maheswar Das, has been arrested by the wildlife division of Balasore, in connection with smuggling of wildlife trophies.

Educational Institutes Need to Groom Students for Entrepreneurship: Pradhan

IIT Bhubaneswar should strive to become an institute of Knowledge, Research and Innovation. Graduates here should make efforts towards becoming job creators rather than being job seekers. They should make themselves ready to be contributors in Industrial Revolution 4.0, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Odisha police nabs 3 hardcore Maoist women cadres

Three hardcore women Maoist cadres, involved in multiple attacks on security forces and carrying combined Rs 8 lakh cash reward on their heads, were arrested on Saturday by police forces in Malkangiri district.

E Railway's Sealdah division introduces innovative toolboxes made from scrap

Eastern Railway's Sealdah Division has taken a significant step towards improving workplace safety and streamlining operations under the leadership of Senior Divisional Operations Manager Pankaj Yadav and under the guidance of Divisional Railway Manager, Sealdah Deepak Nigam with the introduction of innovative toolboxes.

Electronics Sector Projected To Create 12m Jobs By 2027: Report

The electronics sector in the country is projected to create 12 million jobs by 2027 — 3 million direct and 9 million indirect roles, a report said on Saturday.

Multi-disaster response vehicle deployed at Mahakumbh

As part of Mahakumbh 2025 preparations, a state-of-the-art multi-disaster response vehicle has been deployed to enhance safety and disaster readiness.

24-Hour Shutdown Paralyzes Manipur Valley Over Salungpham Incident

A 24-hour shutdown, called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) to protest the killing of 18-year-old village volunteer Laishram Prem, has brought normal life to a standstill across Manipur's valley region.

SP Puts Up Poster on Ambedkar Targeting BJP in Uttar Pradesh

A poster war has again erupted in Lucknow with the Samajwadi Party targeting the ruling BJP.