Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has revealed that 11,710 children in the state are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), a stark reminder of the persistent challenge of malnutrition in the region. The data was presented in the Assembly on Saturday by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who oversees the Women and Child Development Department. Mayurbhanj…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at providing social security, the Odisha government has announced a one-time ex-gratia benefit of ₹1 lakh for the next of kin of Cook-Cum-Helpers engaged in government schools under the PM POSHAN scheme in the event of their death during service. A notification issued by the School and Mass Education Department…
Singapore: The sequence of draws continued in the FIDE World Chess Championship Final match between reigning champion Ding Liren of China and challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India as Games 10 between them finished in an uneventful and uninspiring draw as the two players continued to play risk-free chess. Overall, the two players have one win each…
Bhubaneswar: A long-standing dispute between two groups of servitors at the historic Lingaraj Temple disrupted rituals on Saturday, leaving Lord Lingaraj, the presiding deity, without food for the day. The conflict between the Pujapanda Nijog and the Badu Nijog centered around the performance of the Adhibas Puja, a key ritual conducted before the Odhani Lagi…
Bhubaneswar: The Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) core committee, led by Additional Director General (Conservation and World Heritage) Janhwij Sharma, conducted a detailed inspection of the Sun Temple in Konark on Saturday. The team reviewed the ongoing sand evacuation work inside the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site, a project crucial…
Bhubaneswar: Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated the East Side Entry of Cuttack Railway Station today, marking a pivotal moment in its redevelopment under the Amrit Stations Scheme. This modern addition, including the new East Side Station Building, is set to enhance passenger accessibility, safety, and convenience…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, today inaugurated the “100-Day Intensified TB Campaign,” marking a decisive step in the State’s fight against tuberculosis (TB). The initiative, which will target 19 districts, is part of a broader effort to eradicate TB by 2025, aligning with India’s national goal. During the launch event,…
Bhubaneswar: The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is set to take place at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, from January 8 to 10, 2024. In preparation for this prestigious event, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a review meeting at the DGP Camp Office to oversee security and logistical arrangements. The…
Kathua: Continuing his public outreach campaign, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, held a public durbar at village Parole in Block Barnoti today. During the visit, he inaugurated multiple road projects aimed at improving connectivity and addressing long-standing demands from local residents. This marks the second public durbar…
Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate and University of Chicago Professor Dr. Michael Kremer visited Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar today to observe the advancements in Odisha’s agriculture sector. Recognized with the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on reducing global poverty, Dr. Kremer praised the state’s resilience and innovative strategies in agricultural development. Dr. Kremer commended…
