Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assured the continuation of the state’s health insurance scheme for working journalists. His assurance came in a written response to a query by Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati in the State Assembly on Thursday. Majhi confirmed that the renewal of health cards under the Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has condemned the “inhuman” working conditions endured by resident doctors nationwide and has directed a newly constituted National Task Force (NTF) to address and regulate their working hours. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed grave concern over the extreme shifts faced by resident doctors, some of which extend…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a pivotal meeting at Lok Sabha Bhawan today to discuss the strategic infrastructure development of Dharanidhar University (DD University) in Keonjhar. The university, which was elevated from Dharanidhar College in February 2023, currently oversees the affiliation of 38 colleges across the district. In a bid to enhance the…
Bhubaneswar: The State Government has announced a probe into the tragic road accident in Ganjam District that claimed the lives of four individuals and left 12 others injured. The accident occurred at Samarjhole Chhak under the Hinjili Police Station area. Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce and Transport, visited the MKCG Medical College and Hospital…
Maldives: Harish Muthu and Kishore Kumar have made a mark in the surfing world by advancing to the quarterfinals at the Surfing Asian Games 2026 qualifiers held in Thulusdhoo, Maldives. This prestigious competition features eight Indian surfers competing across four categories. Harish Muthu from Tamil Nadu secured his spot in the Men’s Open quarterfinals despite fierce…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to skill development and employment opportunities, the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar has unveiled a new program in ‘Precision Engineering’ as part of its School of Engineering. This initiative, starting from the Academic Year 2024-25, aims to equip youth with cutting-edge skills to meet the demands of modern manufacturing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s mining sector, Steel, Mines, and Works Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced on Thursday that substantial gold reserves have been discovered across several districts in the state. The announcement was made during a session in the Odisha Assembly, following a query from Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati. Minister Jena disclosed that gold deposits have…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Digendranath Swain, a distinguished Odia space scientist, was honored with the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: Vigyan Yuva – Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award for 2024 in the field of Space Science and Technology. The prestigious award, which includes a medallion and a Sanad, was presented to him by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today presented the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 during an award ceremony held at Gantantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan. This inaugural edition of the prestigious awards recognized 33 exceptional scientists across four categories: Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva, and Vigyan Team. Prof. Govindarajan Padmanabhan, a pioneering figure in…
Bhubaneswar: Loyola International School emerged victorious at the third edition of CSM Synapse, Odisha’s premier inter-school quiz contest. The winning team, comprising Purbasha Falguni and Pratyaksh Rastogi, outshone five other zonal champions in a highly competitive Grand Finale to secure the grand prize of Rs 50,000. The 2024 edition of CSM Synapse delivered an exciting blend…
