Sports Ministry revokes suspension on Wrestling Federation of India, restores its status as NSF

New Delhi, 11/3: The Sports Ministry has revoked the suspension imposed on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), ending the months of uncertainty surrounding the sport and paving the way for resumption of activities, including selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman. The ministry had suspended the WFI on December 24, 2023 for…

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Odisha CM, Dy CMs Extend Warm Wishes As Odia Language Celebrates 11 Years Of Classical Status

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida extended their warmest congratulations to Odia-speaking people on the 11th anniversary of the Odia language being recognized as a classical language.Taking to Twitter, CM Majhi wrote: “Greetings to everyone on the occasion of Odia Classical Language Day….

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Chaos in Odisha Assembly as BJP, Congress members scuffle

Bhubaneswar, 11/3: The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday plunged into chaos when members of the ruling BJP and opposition Congress scuffled in the well of the House prompting Speaker Surama Padhy to adjourn the proceedings till noon. Tension erupted in the House when senior BJP lawmaker Jaynarayan Mishra rushed towards Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati, who was…

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Bihar BJP MLA Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul asks Muslims to stay indoors on Holi, sparks controversy

Patna, 10/3: A BJP MLA in Bihar on Monday made an “appeal” to Muslims to “stay indoors” on Holi, which this year falls on a Friday during the holy month of Ramazan, and to “let Hindus celebrate their festival” without any disruptions. Haribhushan Thakur Bachaul, the MLA from Bisfi assembly constituency in Madhubani district, made…

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Ban direct and indirect ads related to tobacco, alcohol: Health Ministry to IPL

New Delhi,10/3: : The Healthy Ministry has instructed the Indian Premier League to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate advertisements, during the tournament beginning March 22. In a letter to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, Director General of Health Services Atul Goel said cricket players, who are role models to the youth…

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