Bhubaneswar: The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly commenced a two-day orientation-cum-training program for its newly elected MLAs today in Bhubaneswar. This program, aimed at equipping first-time legislators with essential knowledge and skills for effective legislative participation, is being led by Speaker Surama Padhy. However, the event was overshadowed by the absence of opposition parties, with both…
New Delhi: Representatives from the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Resident Doctors’ Associations from various Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals in Delhi convened with the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in New Delhi, following a recent incident involving a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army successfully carried out a first-of-its-kind precise para-drop operation of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude area close to 15,000 feet. This mission marks a significant achievement in the deployment of critical trauma care resources to remote and challenging environments. The Aarogya Maitri Health Cube,…
New Delhi: In response to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent declaration of Monkeypox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, convened a high-level meeting today to review the situation and India’s preparedness. As of now, there have been…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant milestone for Indian agriculture, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the export of India’s first ready-to-drink fig juice to Poland. The juice, crafted from GI-tagged Purandar Figs, was flagged off by APEDA Chairman Shri Abhishek Dev on August 1, 2024, in the presence of key…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) held its 131st council meeting today at the Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on enhancing its environmental monitoring and pollution control systems. The meeting, chaired by Chief Administrative Secretary and OSPCB Chairman Manoj Ahuja, underscored the board’s critical role in ensuring clean air, safe drinking water, and a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to make a significant leap in industrial development with the proposed establishment of an Integrated Green Ship Recycling Industry Park. A high-level discussion meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan featured Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, and senior officials from Neptunes Shipbuilding Company, who detailed the ambitious…
Bhubaneswar: The public grievance hearings scheduled for August 19 and August 26 have been canceled due to government holidays, as announced by the Department of General Administration and Public Grievance on Friday. The department has assured that new dates for the hearings will be announced soon through newspapers and public notices. The cancellations are in…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal today felicitated ECoR Sports Officer and hockey Olympian Amit Rohidas, recognizing his instrumental role in securing a bronze medal for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. During the ceremony, Funkwal lauded Rohidas for his dedication and exceptional performance on the global…
Kokrajhar: NorthEast United FC secured their place in the knockout stages of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup with a resounding 5-1 victory over Odisha FC at the SAI Stadium. The win ensured the Highlanders topped Group E with a perfect record of nine points from three matches, while Odisha FC ended their campaign with three…
