Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Health Assurance Society (SHAS), the nodal agency responsible for implementing the Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana, has de-empanelled five private hospitals for committing irregularities. This action is part of the government’s strict stance against fraudulent activities within the scheme, aimed at providing affordable healthcare to citizens. The five hospitals that have been…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant advancement for healthcare services in the state, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MGM Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Chennai, to facilitate heart transplantation at SCB Medical College and Hospital (MCH) in Cuttack. The MoU was signed in the presence of Health and Family…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet approved five key proposals on Wednesday, including significant modifications to the Subhadra Yojana and measures to support farmers and enhance air connectivity across the state. In a major decision, the Cabinet approved changes to the Subhadra Yojana, a flagship scheme aimed at financially empowering women and providing safety nets to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has postponed the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2023, originally scheduled for October 27, 2024, due to the impending severe cyclonic storm Dana. In an official notification, OPSC authorities announced the decision as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of candidates, exam staff, and all others involved in…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has announced that Australia will be the “Country of Focus” at the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will be held in Goa from November 20 to November 28, 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights Australia’s significant contributions to global cinema, honoring its…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today launched the retail distribution of Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II in Delhi-NCR. The event was marked by the flagging off of mobile vans from NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar, in the presence of Ministers of State B.L….
Melbourne: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, delivered the plenary speech at the Australian International Education Conference in Melbourne today. During the event, Pradhan also held a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart, Jason Clare MP, to discuss collaborative opportunities in the education sector. The conference witnessed the participation of university heads, members of the…
As Cyclone Dana is forecast to make landfall along the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha on October 24-25, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Region (North-East) has implemented a series of preventive actions to ensure the safety of lives and property at sea. With the cyclone intensifying, the ICG has been closely monitoring the…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana, currently intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall between the Bhitarkanika and Dhamra regions between the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). IMD scientist Umasankar Das, briefing the media, stated, “The cyclone is projected to hit Bhitarkanika…
Bhubaneswar: In light of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana,’ the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced the closure of all monuments and museums under its jurisdiction in Odisha on October 24 and 25. The decision has been taken to prevent any potential damage or untoward incidents as the severe cyclonic storm approaches the state’s coastline….
