Check out these photos from Dana White’s Contender Series 46 which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Photos courtesy of UFC/Josh Hedges) (Gallery updated throughout the event) Juan Puerta vs. Shang Zhifa – DWCS 46LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 02: Juan Puerta prepares to fight Shang Zhifa in a flyweight…LAS VEGAS, NEVADA -…Continue Reading
As the much awaited Panchayat polls knock at the doors of political parties in Odisha, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) seems to be imploding with infighting in the ranks which cropped up recently amid demands of Minister Dibya Shankar Mishra’s removal from the State Cabinet.From BJD leader and Khandapada MLA, Soumya Ranjan Patnaik’s editorial…Continue Reading
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday issued guidelines for offering of paya shraddha and pinda and celebration of Chhat Puja at the banks of different water bodies under its jurisdiction.Issuing an order, the BMC stated that in view of restriction imposed by the State Government on large religious congregation and to ensure public safety…Continue Reading
Even though the Orissa High Court, on Monday, gave its nod to the sale and use of green crackers on Diwali, firecracker traders in the State stare at uncertainties in business owing to the restrictions imposed by the SRC as well as the rider enumerated by the Court.The Orissa HC on Monday had ended all…Continue Reading
In order to curb large congregation of devotees and contain transmission of coronavirus, the district administration of Cuttack has decided to impose prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC at the famous shrine of Lord Dhabaleswar on the occasion of Diwali on November 4. As per reports, the prohibitory orders will be in force on November…Continue Reading
Olympic bronze-winning Indian men’s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year’s winners to an unparalleled 12, with the ceremony scheduled for November 13 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.Manpreet was originally recommended for the Arjuna award but he…Continue Reading
Elon Musk’s Starlink on Tuesday announced it has registered its business in India as it opened a subsidiary in the country for its satellite internet division. Sanjay Bhargava who is Starlink’s country director in India said: “SpaceX now has a 100 per cent owned subsidiary in India. The name is SSCPL – Starlink Satellite Communications Private…Continue Reading
After years, the saffron farmers of Kashmir valley are happy. It’s a bumper crop this year. The late rains across the Kashmir Valley, have helped the farmers with the best produce after a long time. Farmers associated with saffron are busy plucking the saffron flowers from the fields. Around 3700 hectares of land are being…Continue Reading
With Diwali approaching, US Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is planning to propose a bill in Congress that would make Diwali an official holiday in the United States. Members of the India Caucus, including Congressman Ro Khanna, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, and other activists, will join the Democrat Congressman from New York on Wednesday to launch her proposal…Continue Reading
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow on Monday, emphasising India’s commitment to combat climate change. Here’s a look at some of the key takeaways from the prime minister’s speech at the Summit: 1: New mantra — LIFE PM Modi delivered a new motto for long-term growth in his address.…Continue Reading