Preparations are in full swing ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025, which commences on June 27, and the Return Car Festival or 'Bahuda Jatra' falls on July 5. Four commandants, 450 officers and 70 Platoons of the Force are set to ensure safety during the Yatra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Odisha on June 20 to attend a celebration event to mark the completion of one year of the Odisha government.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni's wicketkeeping skills during the ICC Hall of Fame event in London, hilariously comparing his hand speed to that of a "pickpocketeer".
Celebrated for his calm under pressure and unmatched tactical nous, but also a trailblazer in the shorter formats, Dhoni's legacy as one of the game's greatest finishers, leaders and wicketkeepers has been honoured with his induction into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
Padma Shri awardee and renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik on Monday created a sand sculpture on Puri beach to mark 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led government, highlighting the journey towards a 'Viksit Bharat'.
Rinku has featured in two ODIs for India and holds pretty impressive List-A numbers. The southpaw has garnered 1,899 runs in 52 innings, averaging 48.69 while striking at 94.8. His excellent numbers include one hundred and 17 half-centuries.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met several prominent industry leaders, MSME entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs and start-up sector leaders on Sunday, ahead of the first anniversary of his government.
Smith, 36, who retired from ODIs after his side's semifinal run in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, will be aiming to continue his superb form in whites and hit another century for ages during the title clash for the Test mace on June 11. Having hit a century during 2023 WTC final against I
Odisha Education Minister Nityananda Gond said the government is cautious about COVID-19 and that teachers should be trained to prevent COVID-19 infection when exposure to the virus cannot be avoided.
In a significant crackdown, the Puri Police have dismantled an arms smuggling and supply syndicate, arresting six men in a special operation led by the Superintendent of Police, Puri, Puri Police said in a statement.