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There was plenty to cheer for fans at the Kalinga Stadium as India’s athletes clinched gold medals in the 400m and 1500m events in both the men’s and women’s races.

An expression of intent was signed between Odisha government, International Associations of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for the establishment of a high performance academy at Kalinga Stadium here.

The stage is all set for the spectacular opening ceremony of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday evening.

Showcasing the rich culture and heritage of Odisha, the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship, the mega event in the history of the sports of the state, began in a glittering evening at Kalinga Stadium here on Wednesday.

BJP national president Amit Shah on Tuesday lashed out at the BJD government over ‘underdevelopment’ and said his party would form the next government in Odisha with two-thirds majority.

Ahead of the inauguration ceremony of the 22nd Asian Athletic Championship here, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday described the event as a historic day for the state.

BJP national president Amit Shah on Tuesday hailed the warriors of Paika rebellion in Odisha who fought the British.

To add another dimension to non-fuel offerings, for meeting the daily needs of consumers under one roof, Petroleum minister Dharmendra on Monday launched two pilot outlets of Mother Dairy Safal Fruit & Vegetable Outlets here.

The population of elephants in Odisha has increased marginally to 1976 this year from 1,954 recorded in 2015 census, said Forest and Environment minister Bijayshree Routray on Monday.

The Commissionerate Police has detained an engineering student from Ranchi studying in Odisha’s premier technical institution for allegedly posting a sex video, which went viral on social media.