Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19: Already a name to reckon with in the realm of academics, healthcare and research, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here has attained a significant achievement by finding place among four institutions in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2025. The list, which includes Indian Institute…
Washington,19/2: When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago, then-US President Joe Biden took a firm stand in solidarity with Kyiv, forged a bulwark of European allies and set veteran advisers to the task of isolating Moscow economically and diplomatically. Washington’s approach changed dramatically with Tuesday’s initial meeting between…
Dubai, 19/2: India vice-captain Shubman Gill on Wednesday dethroned Babar Azam of Pakistan from the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters on the back of his strong show against England in the recent home series. The ICC issued the latest rankings just ahead of the start of the eight-team Champions Trophy…
Bengaluru, 19/2: The Cubbon Park police have arrested a suspect who obstructed the convoy of Union Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh recently in Bengaluru, police officials said on Wednesday. The arrested is Ahmed Dilwar Hussain. According to the police, Hussain, who was on his motorcycle, tried to mow down Dinesh, a constable on duty. …
New Delhi, 19/2: The much-awaited decision about the new chief minister of Delhi will be made in the BJP legislature party meeting to be held at the party’s Delhi unit office on Wednesday evening. The BJP has come to power after 26 years, defeating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the February 5 Delhi Assembly…
Pune, 18/2: A special court in Pune on Tuesday granted permanent exemption from appearance to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed over his alleged objectionable remarks on Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar. An application seeking permanent exemption from appearing before the court was moved by Advocate Milind Pawar, who is representing Gandhi…
Bhubaneswar: The Plus two exams begin in Odisha today. Conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), the exam will end on March 27. As many as 3,93,618 students will sit for the Plus two exam in several centres in Odisha. In the Arts Stream 2,47,391 students have registered, while in Science stream 1,14,980 students…
Bhubaneswar: The auspicious festival of Maha Shivaratri in 2025 falls on February 26. The timing for lifting the Maha Shivaratri Mahadeepa atop Lingaraj temple has been finalized. It will held at 10.00 pm. This was done after a preparatory meeting at the Special Pradakhyna Bhawan. Discussions on putting floor carpet and deployment of 40 platoons…
Bhubaneswar: In a progressive initiative, Odisha Government will soon launch the free 109 ambulance services in Odisha informed Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. The Odisha government will soon launch the free 109 ambulance services for the people of Odisha. The vehicle will be deployed in carrying the bodies from hospital to the house of the deceased…
Puri: On the occasion of Phalguna Krushna Sasthi tomorrow, Banaka Lagi ritual of the Trinity deities will be held on Wednesday. It is a secret ritual and therefore will be done within closed doors. The temple doors will remain shut for the devotees from 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm. After the second Bhoga at the…
