Bhubaneswar: In response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Dana, Odisha’s Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Deoranjan Kumar Singh, has cancelled the leave of officials involved in disaster management and response activities across all relevant departments. The government has directed these departments to remain operational on October 26 and 27, ensuring that essential relief and recovery efforts…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi personally called ASHA worker Shivani Mandal of Rajnagar Community Health Center (CHC) in Kendrapara district to commend her for her extraordinary courage and dedication during Cyclone Dana. Shivani’s swift actions helped ensure the safe evacuation of Khasamunda village residents amid the storm’s devastation. When heavy rain prevented an elderly,…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of Cyclone Dana’s devastating impact on Kendrapara’s Talachua village, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo visited the area to assess relief efforts and ensure the provision of essential government services. Rajnagar constituency, where Talachua is located, was among the areas severely impacted by the cyclone. During his visit, Singh Deo inspected…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana has severely impacted the electrical infrastructure across Odisha’s districts of Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Kendrapada, and Jagatsinghpur, causing widespread power outages. In response, distribution companies (DISCOMs), under government instructions, have mobilized extensive manpower and resources to accelerate restoration efforts. By 2 p.m. today, power restoration was already underway for approximately ten lakh consumers….
Bhubaneswar: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that the assessment of damage caused by Cyclone Dana to crops and houses is expected to be finalized within seven days. Field staff are set to begin their assessments on Sunday, with officials from the revenue, agriculture, and cooperative departments conducting on-site inspections to evaluate the extent…
Bhubaneswar: Following Cyclone Dana’s destructive impact on Odisha, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment has canceled official holidays scheduled for October 26 and 27 to expedite assessments of crop damage in the affected areas. In a directive issued by the department, all officials across the impacted districts, as well as in Bhubaneswar, have been instructed…
New Delhi: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) today celebrated the 9th Ayurveda Day, underscoring the role of Ayurveda in modern healthcare and its cultural heritage. Held at the CSIR-NIScPR S.V. Marg Campus, the event included a tree-planting initiative, “Ek Ped Maa ke Naam,” and an engaging program of lectures and…
New Delhi: In a pioneering initiative, NTPC Ltd. has partnered with the Indian Army to set up a Solar Hydrogen-based Microgrid at Chushul, Ladakh, designed to provide a stable power supply using green hydrogen in remote off-grid Army locations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for this unique project through video conferencing today, joined…
Goa: The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has announced its official selection for the Co-Production Market in the 18th edition of the NFDC Film Bazaar. Featuring 21 feature films and 8 web series from seven countries, this year’s event is set to run from November 20 to 24, 2024, at the Marriott Resort in Goa,…
Raipur: President Droupadi Murmu graced the 2nd convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur today, urging the graduating doctors to serve with compassion, especially toward the underprivileged. In her address, she praised AIIMS for its reputation of providing affordable, high-quality healthcare and lauded AIIMS Raipur for building a strong reputation within a…
