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JSW Soorma Hockey Club set to face Delhi SG Pipers in Rourkela

JSW Soorma Hockey Club will take on Delhi SG Pipers on Friday in a much-anticipated clash in the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25. So far Soorma have won both their matches in the League; a 4-1 win against Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers and a 2-1 victory a... read..

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Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers beat UP Rudras in Hockey India League

A superb first-quarter performance set up a 5-3 win for the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers over the UP Rudras in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Wednesday.... read..

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Odisha Ex-minister Naba Das Murder case: Congress supports daughter's demand for CBI inquiry

Senior Congress leader Santosh Singh Saluja has expressed his support for a CBI probe into the death of late Ex-Minister Naba Das after the slain minister's daughter Deepali Das raised the demand two days ago. Saluja stated that during the previous BJD go... read..

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Padma Awardees of Odisha set to receive monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000

Odisha state Odia Language Literature and Culture Department has issued a notification on Thursday that Padma Awardees of the state would now receive a monthly honorarium of Rs 30,000 from January.... read..

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BJP MLA Sidhant Mohapatra condemns attack on Saif, advocates for enhanced security measures

Odia actor and BJP MLA Sidhant Mohapatra condemned the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan by an intruder at his Bandra residence in the early hours of Thursday calling it "unfortunate" and wishing him a speedy recovery.... read..

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Indian Navy's 'Dare Square' rally makes pit stop in Bhubaneswar on way to Ayodhya

The 'Dare Square' motorcycle rally, a collaborative road expedition between Indian Navy's INS Ranvijay and Bajaj Auto's flagship Pulsar range of two-wheelers, made a pit stop in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, the day of Makar Sankranti, the Eastern Comm... read..

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'Because of their personal interest': Odisha CM Majhi lambasts BJD after state signs up for Ayushman Bharat

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday took a potshot at the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), saying the party, which ruled Odisha for 24 years straight before being dethroned by the BJP in 2024, kept the state outside the ambit of the Ayushman Bharat ... read..

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Hockey India League: Soorma eyes scoring efficiency in critical match against Gonasika

Soorma Hockey Club is gearing up for its sixth match in the Hockey India League (HIL), facing Team Gonasika at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Tuesday, a press release by the HIL stated.... read..

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Hockey India League: Tamil Nadu Dragons secure thrilling 3-2 win over Delhi SG Pipers

Tamil Nadu Dragons held their nerves to clinch a 3-2 thrilling win over Delhi SG Pipers here at the Men's Hockey India League (Hockey India League) at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium on Monday.... read..

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HIL 2024-25: Hyderabad Toofans trounce Vedanta Kalinga Lancers 5-1, climb to second spot

The Hyderabad Toofans enjoyed a commanding win over the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers as they stormed to a 5-1 triumph (Gonzalo Peillat 6' & 30', Maico Casella 21', Tim Brand 47' and Arshdeep Singh 54') in the Hero Men's Hockey India League clash at the Bir... read..

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"We have sanctioned investments of INR 2.5 lakh crores," says Odisha CM Majhi at PBD

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, held from January 8-10, concluded on Friday in Odisha, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reflecting on the event's success.... read..

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Spirited UP Rudras win 3-1 against Delhi SG Pipers

UP Rudras notched up an important 3-1 win against Delhi SG Pipers here at the ongoing Men's Hockey India League on Saturday. It was goals by Floris Wortelboer (30'), Kane Russell (43') and Tanguy Cosyns (54') that helped them bag three points and climb up... read..

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"Great pleasure to be here": Leaders, Diplomats express delight at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Leaders, diplomats and foreign ministers expressed great pleasure and support on the concluding day of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar, noting the optimism for future collaborations and development among the participants there.... read..

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"World now looks to India with renewed sense of optimism": Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat

Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Friday highlighted the pivotal role of the Indian diaspora in shaping global perceptions of India and asserted that the world looks at India with "renewed sense of optimism."... read..

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Odisha: Jagananda Mishra promotes 'Bargarh Dhanu Yatra' at PBD 2025 in Kans costume

Jagananda Mishra, who plays the role of Kans in the Bargarh Dhanu Yatra, arrived at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025 event in full costume to promote the world-famous festival, highlighting its 11-day duration.... read..

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Gajendra Shekhawat praises PM Modi's efforts to reconnect Indian diaspora with roots

Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, praised the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the significant contributions of the Indian diaspora in promoting India's culture, preserving languages, and making a glo... read..

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HIL: With an eye on summit Soorma Hockey Club gear up to face Hyderabad Toofans

Soorma Hockey Club are halfway through Phase 1 of the Men's Hockey India League being held at the iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.... read..

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Odisha: 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas concludes with success, key leaders address diaspora

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas concluded successfully on January 10, with key figures acknowledging the event's impact on Odisha's global presence.... read..

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Naveen Patnaik writes to Chhattisgarh CM over detention of Odisha Panchayat Raj representatives

The Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha state assembly and former Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, on Friday wrote to Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai regarding detention of several Panchayat Raj representatives in the neighbouring state's Mahasamund dist... read..

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"Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award a call to stay connected to roots": Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar

Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant, emphasised the significance of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award and highlighting the achievements of the Indian diaspora, he described it as both a recognition of their accomplishments and a call to stay connected to their ... read..

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