New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects in Maharashtra worth over ₹7600 crore today via video conference. The projects include the modernization of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, and the construction of a New Integrated Terminal Building at Shirdi Airport. Additionally, PM Modi inaugurated 10 new Government…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the 7th foundation day of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) today, emphasizing the importance of Ayurveda as one of the world’s oldest medical systems and India’s invaluable gift to global healthcare. In her address, the President highlighted Ayurveda’s holistic approach to health, which balances…
Bhubaneswar: Team Odisha continued its impressive performance on Day 2 of the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2024, securing 24 medals—10 gold, 6 silver, and 8 bronze—at the event being held at Kalinga Stadium. The athletes were greeted and encouraged by Bhaskar Sarma, Principal Secretary of the Sports and Youth Services Department, who graced…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports and Youth Services Department (DSYS) of Odisha today honoured 72 athletes for their exceptional achievements at national and international competitions. A total cash award of ₹3,85,500 was distributed across nine disciplines during a ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium. The event was graced by Deepankar Mohapatra, CEO of the Hockey Promotion Council…
Cuttack: A new bone bank was inaugurated today at the Department of Orthopaedics at SCB Medical College and Hospital, marking a significant milestone in medical advancements for the region. The bone bank is set to provide crucial support for orthopaedic surgeries, allowing preserved bones to be implanted in patients in need. The inauguration ceremony was presided…
Thoise, Ladakh: In a grand commemoration of the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the 25th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil war, the ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ car rally was officially flagged off by Union Minister of State for Highways, Harsh Malhotra at Thoise, one of the world’s highest altitude air…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called upon newly appointed officers and employees to play a key role in advancing the state’s development and ensuring the effective implementation of government schemes. His address came during the ‘Nijukti Samaroh’ held at the Lok Seva Bhavan’s Convention Center on Tuesday, where 282 officers and employees received their…
Bhubaneswar: To intensify efforts against illegal wildlife trade and strengthen the protection of wild animals, Odisha is set to establish special courts in all districts to exclusively handle wildlife-related cases. This decision comes following a directive from the Orissa High Court aimed at streamlining the legal process for wildlife offenses. According to an official communication…
New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared that India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem, making it the third country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to reach this milestone. The official certification was presented to Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of the National Health Mission, Ministry…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an enhancement of the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) limit from ₹15 lakh to ₹20 lakh for all regular state government employees. This decision will take effect retrospectively from 1 January 2024. The enhancement follows multiple appeals from various Service Associations in the state, which had requested an…
