After Asian Success, India’s Youth Weightlifters Eye CWG ‘26 Qualification

New Delhi: India’s medal-winning athletes are aiming to reach higher levels in the new year after their impressive show at the Asian youth and junior weightlifting championships 2024 in Doha where India won 33 medals across youth and junior categories.The next target for the lifters is Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 qualification and national weightlifting coach and…

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Farmer Dies Of Cardiac Arrest After Crop Loss In Jajpur

A farmer reportedly died of a cardiac arrest under Chikana Gram Panchayat in Jajpur district on Saturday.The deceased has been identified as Manibhadra Mohanty.According to reports, Manibhadra had taken several loans from different sources to cultivate his land. However, the recent heavy rainfall destroyed his entire crop.Early this morning, Manibhadra went to inspect his 3-acre…

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4 fraud babas detained for attempting loot in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, four fraud Babas (godmen)were detained for attempting to loot people. This incident took place in Maitri vihar of Bhubaneswar. The locals sensed something fishy and informed the police.According to information, on Saturday morning four people dressed in saffron coloured attires. They were moving from door to door and asking for alms….

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Indian Army Contingent Leaves For Joint Exercise In Nepal

New Delhi: To enhance interoperability in jungle warfare and counter terrorism operations in the mountains, an Indian Army contingent comprising 334 personnel departed for Nepal on Saturday to participate in the 18th edition of the battalion-level Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran.The exercise will be conducted in Saljhandi, Nepal, from December 31, 2024 to January 13, 2025.It…

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Pryagraj: Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Arun Giri injured in collision en route to Maha Kumbh

Pryagraj: Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Arun Giri Maharaj of Shri Panchdashnam Aawahan Akhara has been injured in a road accident in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Friday night. Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Arun Giri Maharaj, the Peethadheeshwar of Awahan Akhara, sustained injuries in a road accident while travelling from Delhi to Allahabad.The incident occurred approximately 20 kilometres before the city when…

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Kerala CBI Court Convicts 14, Including Former CPI-M MLA In Twin Murder Case Of Congress Leaders

Kochi: A CBI court here on Saturday convicted 14 CPI-M workers, including a former party legislator, in the Periya twin murder case. The court exonerated 10 of the 24 accused initially charged by the CBI. The sentencing is scheduled for January 3.The case pertains to the brutal murders of Youth Congress workers Kripesh (19) and P.K….

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Two Odia poets attend the All India Multilingual Poets’ Conference in Assam

Berhampur: The All India Multilingual Poets’ conference kick started in Assam on Saturday. Two poets from Odisha will join the conference as guests. The conference will end on December 30 after going on for three days. Poet Phani Mohanty and Jaminikanta Das from Odisha will attend the conference. Bhubaneswar based poet and Sahitya Akademi awardee…

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Mortal remains of Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh consigned to flames

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday was cremated with full state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi’s Kashmere Gate in the presence of his family, friends, colleagues, and government dignitaries. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid their last respects to…

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