Patna: An Indian Air Force helicopter, which was returning after delivering food packets to remote flood-affected areas in Darbhanga, made an emergency landing n Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district on Wednesday. “We initiated the rescue operation, assisted by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and successfully rescued the four officials onboard, including the pilot and co-pilot. They were…
Hazaribagh: On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) today in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. With a total outlay of ₹79,156 crores (₹56,333 crore Central Share and ₹22,823 crore State Share), this ambitious scheme aims to ensure the holistic and sustainable development of tribal communities…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has extended the extraordinary e-Auction of mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting the country’s rich cultural, spiritual, and historical heritage. Originally scheduled from September 17 to October 2, 2024, the auction will now be open for participation until October 31, 2024. Interested individuals can…
Dibrugarh: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Jagaran shop in Naharkatia, Dibrugarh, to promote the spirit of Vocal for Local by purchasing Khadi garments. He was accompanied by MP (Rajya Sabha) Rameswar Teli and MLA Taranga Gogoi. While speaking at the event, Sonowal highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy of…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on rural residents and stakeholders across India to actively participate in the ‘Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas’ Abhiyan – People’s Plan Campaign (2024–25). In a letter dated October 1, 2024, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for committed involvement in the preparation of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan…
Bhubaneswar: The Mohan Majhi-led government in Odisha has announced a change in the design and colour of uniforms for Class IX and X students in public and aided schools under the Mukhyamantri Chhatra Chhatri Paridhan Yojana. The new uniforms, unveiled on Tuesday, mark a departure from the green design introduced by the previous BJD regime…
Bhubaneswar: Irrigation, the backbone of agriculture, took center stage as the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation (OLIC) celebrated its 52nd Foundation Day, marking significant strides in enhancing irrigation infrastructure across the state. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, the Chief Guest at the event, lauded OLIC’s deep tube wells and group irrigation projects, calling them instrumental in boosting…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved an outlay of ₹2.57 crore for facilitating the observance of Kartik Brata by habisiyalis (devotees) during the holy Hindu month of Kartik, which begins on October 18, 2024. The announcement was made by Odia Language, Literature & Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Tuesday. Minister Suraj assured that, in addition…
Bhubaneswar: The Health and Family Welfare Department and the Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS) celebrated a milestone today with the announcement of the first-ever results for the professional MBBS annual examination for the 2023-24 batch. The results, published just ten days after the examination, were lauded during a ceremony at the OUHS campus. Speaking…
Bhubaneswar: A Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on ‘Law and Psychiatry’ organized by the Department of Psychiatry of Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) and SUM Hospital brought together around 160 psychiatrists from across Odisha on Saturday. The day-long event focused on preparing mental health professionals to navigate the legal aspects of their practice, particularly in cases…
