Odisha Steps Up Fight Against Sickle Cell Anaemia and Thalassemia with State-Level Training Initiative

Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push to eliminate genetic blood disorders, the National Health Mission (NHM), in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a two-day state-level Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Bhubaneswar on April 22 and 23, focusing on awareness, counselling, and treatment protocols for sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The initiative aligns with the National Sickle…

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Odisha Shuts All Schools and Colleges Amid Scorching Heatwave; CM Announces Safety Measures for Students

Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to protect students from the intensifying heatwave sweeping across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered the closure of all educational institutions, from Anganwadi centers to Class 12, starting April 23. The measure applies uniformly to both government and private institutions across the state. The announcement was made following…

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Odia Tourist Killed in Pahalgam Terror Attack; 20 Dead as Valley Plunges into Shock

Bhubaneswar: An Odia tourist from Balasore district was among the 20 people killed in a terror attack that shook Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Prasant Satpathy, a resident of Remuna area in Balasore. The tragic incident occurred during peak tourist season in the Kashmir Valley, sending…

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Odisha Hosts State-Level Workshop to Promote Bamboo-Based Livelihoods for ‘Lakhpati Didis’

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards aligning women-led enterprises with regenerative and climate-smart economic models, the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) under the Department of Mission Shakti organized a two-day state-level workshop on “Bamboo and Thriving Demand: Regenerative Livelihoods for Lakhpati Didis.” The event, held on April 22 and 23, 2025 at Mission Shakti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar,…

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MSDE and Microsoft Launch ‘AI Careers for Women’ to Empower 20,000 Young Women in Emerging Tech

New Delhi: In a major step toward building an inclusive digital workforce, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Microsoft to launch ‘AI Careers for Women’, a pioneering skilling initiative aimed at equipping women in higher education with industry-relevant Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MSDE and…

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Odisha Govt Explores Dairy Farming as Solution to Curb Migrant Labour Displacement

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to address the persistent issue of migrant worker displacement, the Odisha government held a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting focused on exploring sustainable livelihood options, with a special emphasis on dairy farming and cattle rearing…

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Odisha’s Ritika Rath Secures All India Rank 48 in UPSC 2024, Becomes State Topper

Bhubaneswar: Bringing pride to Odisha, Ritika Rath has emerged as the state topper in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 48. The results were announced on Tuesday by the UPSC. A former student of SAI International School, Bhubaneswar, Ritika completed her Class X…

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UPSC Declares Civil Services Exam 2024 Results; Shakti Dubey Tops the List

New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the Civil Services Examination, 2024, with 1,009 candidates recommended for appointment to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other Central Services. The final selection is based on candidates’ cumulative performance in the Preliminary…

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PRSI Bhubaneswar and IIT Bhubaneswar Mark National Public Relations Day 2025 with Focus on Responsible Use of AI

Bhubaneswar: The Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), Bhubaneswar Chapter, in association with IIT Bhubaneswar, celebrated National Public Relations Day 2025 with a thought-provoking event centred on the theme ‘Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: Role of Public Relations’. The event, held at the IIT Bhubaneswar campus, brought together communication professionals, academicians, students, and tech experts…

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Koraput Shines Nationally as PM Modi Presents Award for Excellence in Public Administration

Koraput/Bhubaneswar: In a proud and defining moment for Odisha, Koraput district has earned national acclaim as Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 in the category of Holistic Development of Districts to Collector V. Keerthi Vasan. The prestigious award was conferred at a ceremony held at Vigyan…

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