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PIX: PM Modi declares open inaugural Khelo India University Games

PIX: PM Modi declares open inaugural Khelo India University Games

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The PM launched the multi-disciplinary sporting event through a video conference facility.

Demolish unauthorised temples, Orissa HC to govt

Demolish unauthorised temples, Orissa HC to govt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

"Demolish all temples in Cuttack city within two months which are constructed unauthorised on government lands or have encroached public roads," a division bench of Justices B P Das and and M M Das ordered while adjudicating over a PIL on Cuttack city's problems on Friday.

'Cramped schedule' renders Chhetri doubtful for rest of season

'Cramped schedule' renders Chhetri doubtful for rest of season

Rediff.com14 May 2017

India's star striker Sunil Chhetri is in doubt for India's Asian Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan as well as the international friendly against Lebanon next month, according to his I-League club Bengaluru FC's chief executive officer.

The tea seller-turned-teacher: Meet Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' hero

The tea seller-turned-teacher: Meet Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' hero

Rediff.com30 May 2018

D Prakash Rao from Cuttack uses the income earned by selling tea to educate around 70-75 slum children.

The 'bravest little girl' Rahul ever met

The 'bravest little girl' Rahul ever met

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

"Sasmita Rana, the bravest little girl I ever met, died at Sishu Bhavan in Cuttack. She remained proud and strong against all odds."

Zomato, Swiggy start home delivery of alcohol in Odisha

Zomato, Swiggy start home delivery of alcohol in Odisha

Rediff.com26 May 2020

To place orders, customers need to complete an instant age verification by uploading a picture of their valid government ID, followed by a selfie which the platform will use for authentication.

Mumbai gets Kulkarni boost for Ranji final against Saurashtra

Mumbai gets Kulkarni boost for Ranji final against Saurashtra

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Mumbai's bid to clinch their 41st Ranji Trophy crown, and the first after two seasons, got a significant boost with the availability of fit-again pacer Dhawal Kulkarni for the final against Saurashtra in Pune. Kulkarni missed the semi-final against Madhya Pradesh at Cuttack, after picking up an injury during their quarter-final victory over Jharkhand at Mysuru. Other than his inclusion, the Mumbai selectors have retained the squad that secured their place for their 45th title clash in Cuttack. Significantly, when Mumbai clinched their 40th crown, Saurashtra were their opponents in the 2012-13 season. The five-day final will begin on February 24.

Ola, Uber see low demand after resuming services

Ola, Uber see low demand after resuming services

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Ola and Uber said they have resumed services in areas within orange and green zones, and have introduced requirements like wearing masks to ensure safety of riders and driver partners.

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

the past few days have been hectic for shooter Shreyasi Singh and cricketer Manoj Tiwary, who have been juggling political duties with focused preparation for their respective competitive outings as well.

NASA shares pics of power outage in Odisha after Fani

NASA shares pics of power outage in Odisha after Fani

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The images show city lighting on April 30 (before the storm) and on May 5, 2019, two days after Fani made landfall.

The secret of Saini's impressive start for Team India

The secret of Saini's impressive start for Team India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Navdeep Saini didn't get a chance to share the new ball with Jasprit Bumrah in his six international games and no wonder he is excited at an opportunity to pick the brains of India's pace spearhead during the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Saini, has so far played an ODI and five T20 Internationals but Bumrah has either been rested or was out due to his stress fracture on lower back during these games.

'Yaas' likely to make landfall near Odisha port on Wednesday

'Yaas' likely to make landfall near Odisha port on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 May 2021

IMD Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that 'Yaas' is likely to intensify into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm by Tuesday evening and Chandbali is likely to witness the maximum damage caused by it.

Water logging at Barabati, uncertainty looms large over fifth ODI

Water logging at Barabati, uncertainty looms large over fifth ODI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Uncertainty looms large over holding of the fifth ODI between India and Australia on Saturday in Cuttack as heavy rains have caused water logging in the outfield of the Barabati Stadium.

More opposition to Pak women cricketers playing in India

More opposition to Pak women cricketers playing in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

A day after Bajrang Dal asserted it was opposed to participation of Pakistani women cricketers in the World Cup, BJP student wing, ABVP, on Saturday, threatened to dig up pitches ahead of the team's matches at Cuttack next month.

Kolkata, Delhi, Nagpur to host Sri Lanka Tests, Guwahati gets Aus T20

Kolkata, Delhi, Nagpur to host Sri Lanka Tests, Guwahati gets Aus T20

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday awarded three Test matches of the November-December home series against Sri Lanka to Kolkata, Nagpur and Delhi while the newly-constructed stadium in Barasapara, Guwahati was awarded a marquee T20 International against Australia in October.

England fined for slow over-rate in 2nd ODI vs India

England fined for slow over-rate in 2nd ODI vs India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

As if the loss was not enough, England cricket players were on Friday fined 10 per cent of their match fees while captain Eoin Morgan was docked 20 per cent his earnings for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second ODI against India in Cuttack.

Dominant India look to wrap up series against Sri Lanka

Dominant India look to wrap up series against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

A dominant Indian team is expected to maintain its stranglehold on a miserable Sri Lanka and wrap up the three-match series when the two mismatched teams face off in the second Twenty20 International in Indore on Friday.

Govt declares Netaji Bose's birth anniversary as 'Parakram Diwas'

Govt declares Netaji Bose's birth anniversary as 'Parakram Diwas'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The government has decided to observe January 23 as 'Parakram Diwas' to commemorate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Union minister Prahlad Singh Patel said on Tuesday.

Barabati to host Windies T20 instead of third ODI

Barabati to host Windies T20 instead of third ODI

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Barabati stadium in Cuttack will host the one-off Twenty20 international between India and the West Indies on October 22, instead of the scheduled third ODI on October 14, the Orissa Cricket Association said.

Barabati stadium set to regain Test status after 21 years

Barabati stadium set to regain Test status after 21 years

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Odisha Cricket Association secretary Asirbad Behera has said that the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is all set to regain its Test status after 21 long years having hosted a five-day game way back in 1995.

How much do you recall about the ODIs?

How much do you recall about the ODIs?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Watched the zingers in Pune, Cuttack and Kolkata? Check out this quick quiz!

Controversial Odisha 'godman' Sarathi Baba arrested

Controversial Odisha 'godman' Sarathi Baba arrested

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Controversial self-styled 'godman' Sarathi Baba was on Saturday arrested by Odisha police on cheating and other charges following violent protests demanding action against him for his alleged escapades.

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers of how both teams have fared in Twenty20 Internationals.

Tribal raped in running bus in Bhubaneswar, 1 held

Tribal raped in running bus in Bhubaneswar, 1 held

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

A tribal woman travelling in an air-conditioned luxury bus was allegedly raped by helper of the vehicle while other passengers were fast asleep. The incident took place on Sunday night when the 25-year-old victim was travelling in a private bus running from Mayurbhanj to Bhubaneswar.

'Tired of answering questions on Rishabh Pant'

'Tired of answering questions on Rishabh Pant'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Batting coach Vikram Rathour is not amused any more to answer questions on Rishabh Pant

'Kings XI Punjab not willing to play in Dharamsala'

'Kings XI Punjab not willing to play in Dharamsala'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) said Kings XI Punjab are not willing to play in Dharamsala as they have not received any positive response from the state government. HPCA public relations officer Sanjay Sharma said that after waiting for HP government's reply for the last nine days, Kings XI Punjab wrote a letter yesterday to Rajeev Shukla and said they want their three matches to be played in Mohali now and not Dharamsala. Sharma said, "The government did not give any security assurance in 2014, as a result the matches went to Cuttack. Kings XI made Cuttack their home ground. And in 2015 they had to choose Pune as their home ground. Now when Pune has its own team, Kings XI faced problem with the ground and had opted for Nagpur as their second ground. Due to water scarcity, matches were shifted outside Maharashtra and they approached us.

India to host England in five-Test series in November

India to host England in five-Test series in November

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

India will host England in a five-match Test series, the first of which starting November 9, in Rajkot. The series will be followed by a three-match One-Day International series and three Twenty20 Internationals respectively. The Test series will be followed by a three-match ODI series and three T20s respectively. England are scheduled to visit India for a long tour which is likely to end in the month of February.

Kohli, Rohit end year on top of ICC ODI rankings

Kohli, Rohit end year on top of ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli reaffirmed his supreme status by finishing as the leading run-getter in 2019.

'Pant to work under specialist coach, needs to improve keeping'

'Pant to work under specialist coach, needs to improve keeping'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Pant was slammed by fans for spilling a few chances in the third and final ODI against the West Indies in Cuttack on Sunday.

Odisha hooch toll mounts to 26; judicial probe ordered

Odisha hooch toll mounts to 26; judicial probe ordered

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

With 14 more persons succumbing to illness caused by spurious liquor, the death toll in Odisha hooch tragedy mounted to 19 today prompting the state government to order a judicial probe into the episode.

Readers share their election style! What about you?

Readers share their election style! What about you?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

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No Malinga in Sri Lanka T20 squad for India series

No Malinga in Sri Lanka T20 squad for India series

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The list has been ratified by sports minister Dayasiri Jayasekera. The list however says Malinga has been rested without stating any reason for that. Malinga is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League.

President Mukherjee cuts short Odisha visit after wife gets hospitalised

President Mukherjee cuts short Odisha visit after wife gets hospitalised

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday night cut short his visit to Odhisa and returned to the capital after his wife Suvra was hospitalised following illness.

'Need to prove to myself, not to the world, that I can play ODIs'

'Need to prove to myself, not to the world, that I can play ODIs'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Jadeja wasn't a regular part of the white-ball set-up but came into the scheme of things closer to the ODI World Cup in England.

3rd ODI: India aim to end series on a high against West Indies

3rd ODI: India aim to end series on a high against West Indies

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

India are eyeing a 10th straight bilateral series win over the Caribbean side.

India-West Indies ODI series to commence on Nov 29

India-West Indies ODI series to commence on Nov 29

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

India will play the first One-dayer of their five-match ODI series against West Indies on November 29 in Cuttack.

How NTPC plans to get rid of fly ash

How NTPC plans to get rid of fly ash

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

It is developing ash parks at Varanasi, Raipur, Pune and Cuttack, to make it available to ash-based product manufacturing units at these centres. It recently signed an agreement with NHAI for supply of ash for use in road construction.

Odisha gears up for Cyclone 'Bulbul'

Odisha gears up for Cyclone 'Bulbul'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Earlier, the IMD had predicted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by wind with 40 to 50 kmph in north coastal Odisha under its impact, he said.

AFC Cup: East Bengal hold South China 3-3

AFC Cup: East Bengal hold South China 3-3

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Foreign recruit Tolgay Ozbey struck a goal in the dying minutes to help East Bengal snatch a 3-3 draw against South China in their return leg AFC Cup match at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday.

Agarwal replaces injured Dhawan in India's ODI squad

Agarwal replaces injured Dhawan in India's ODI squad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Mayank Agarwal has been in top form in Test cricket and he could carry that form into the limited overs series if picked in the playing XI. The Karnataka cricketer is currently playing in the Ranji Trophy and will join the national squad before the opening ODI.