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Virat, Rohit make life easier’: Shubman Gill ahead of first ODI against New Zealand

Mumbai, 10/11: India ODI captain Shubman Gill, on Saturday, January 10, heaped praise on senior players and former skippers – Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the 1st India vs New Zealand ODI of the three-match ODI series, Gill lauded Rohit as one of the greatest openers in…

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Bangladesh must not return to pre-August 5 situation: BNP chairman Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, 10/1: Newly-appointed BNP chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said there is “no reason” for Bangladesh to return to the political conditions that existed before the toppling of Sheikh Hasina’s regime on August 5, 2024. Weeks ahead of the February 12 general elections, Rahman also claimed that his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) would lead the…

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ICAR-CRRI wins overall champion trophy at TEZ-2025 Sports Meet

Cuttak, (Correspondence): ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack, has been declared the overall champion in the Eastern Zone Sports Meet (TEZ-2025) held at the famous Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from January 6 to 9, 2026. The annual sports meet was organized by ICAR-Central Research Institute of Freshwater Fisheries (ICAR-CIFA). Over 720 players from 24 ICAR…

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AAPI Global Summit Inaugurated KIMS: Being held for the first time in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Jan 10: Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Saturday praised the contribution of the global Indian medical diaspora to modern healthcare, at the 19th Annual Global Summit of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), hosted by the Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) here.  Being held for the first time in…

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Full-Scale Off-Site Emergency Mock Drill Conducted at Angul to Test Industrial Disaster Preparedness

Angul, : A full-scale off-site emergency mock drill was successfully conducted on Friday at Jindal Steel in Angul. The exercise was carried out in accordance with the District Off-Site Emergency Response Plan (OERP) with the objective of evaluating the effectiveness of communication systems, emergency response mechanisms, resource mobilization, and inter-agency coordination during a major industrial…

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Odisha’s Rise as a Global Mining Power Highlighted at Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026

Bhubaneswar: The third day of the 4th Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo was successfully held today witnessing enthusiastic participation from industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across India and overseas. The four-day Expo is being organized from 8th to 11th January and is open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Baramunda Ground….

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Tata Steel Kapilash Half Marathon 2026 Turns Spotlight on Wildlife with Over 5,500 Runners

Dhenkanal, January 10, 2026: After huge success of two consecutive editions of the Tata Steel Kapilash Half Marathon, Tata Steel – in association with the District Administration Dhenkanal and the Odisha Athletic Association – organised the third edition of the marque event at Kapilash, Dhenkanal on Saturday. With the theme “Run to Protect Wildlife”, the…

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East Zone Inter University Cricket Tournament (Men) of AIU 2025-26

Cuttack, (Correspondence): The East Zone Inter University Cricket Tournament (Men) of AIU 2025-26 was inaugurated today i.e. 10.01.2026 at Ravenshaw University ground. Mr. Sourajit Mohapatra, Chairman Selection Committee, Odisha Senior Cricket Team (OCA) was the Chief Guest and inaugurated the tournament. In his address he praised Ravenshaw University for organising such a mega event and…

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