NIMHR’s New Service Block Inaugurated Elevating India’s Mental Health and Rehabilitation Landscape

Sehore: Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, unveiled the newly constructed Service Block of the National Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation (NIMHR). The inauguration ceremony, held in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, witnessed the convergence of esteemed dignitaries, signifying a significant leap forward in mental health care and rehabilitation…

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Visitor Entry Restricted at Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting Sites in Odisha to Ensure Conservation

Bhubaneswar: To protect the nesting and hatching process of Olive Ridley sea turtles, the Odisha Government has imposed restrictions on visitor entry to the mass nesting sites. The prohibition will be in effect during the period of nesting until the completion of the emergence of hatchlings. The decision comes in response to concerns about the…

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Yoga Mahotsav-2024 Marks 100 Days Countdown to IDY-2024 with a Focus on Women Empowerment

New Delhi:  The Yoga Mahotsav-2024, a grand event organized at Vigyan Bhawan, marked the commencement of the 100 Days Countdown to the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY-2024), celebrated annually on June 21. This year’s theme, “Yoga for Women Empowerment,” resonates with the commitment to promote global health, peace, and the well-being of women worldwide.

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Odisha’s Sushree Dibyadarshini Selected for BCCI Senior Women Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s talented all-rounder, Sushree Dibyadarshini, has secured her place in the 15-member East Zone squad for the upcoming BCCI Senior Women Inter-Zonal Multi-Day Trophy. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pune, Maharashtra, and will take place from March 28 to April 11, 2024. Sushree is the sole representative from Odisha in the…

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Odisha Hikes Remuneration of Mayor, deputy mayor and other Urban Elected Representatives

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has given a nod to a significant increase in the remuneration and allowances for elected representatives in urban local bodies across the state. The decision comes in response to the recommendations made by the Fifth State Finance Commission and amendments in the Odisha Municipal Corporation Rules-2004 and Odisha Municipal Rules-1953….

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Odisha Government to Provide Monthly Honorarium to Padma Awardees

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 25,000 for Padma Awardees from the state. The honorarium will be effective from April 2024, recognizing the invaluable contributions of these esteemed individuals to various fields. The Padma Award, considered the nation’s most prestigious civilian honor, is bestowed upon individuals who have brought…

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