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Nobel Laureate Dr. Michael Kremer Advocates Innovation-Driven Development in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Renowned economist and Nobel Laureate Dr. Michael Kremer, celebrated for his work on “Empirical Approaches to Alleviating World Poverty,” visited Odisha to deliver a lecture at Lok Seva Bhavan. The event, organized by the…
Over 11,000 Children in Odisha Affected by Severe Malnutrition, Govt Reports
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has revealed that 11,710 children in the state are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), a stark reminder of the persistent challenge of malnutrition in the region. The data was presented in the…
Odisha Govt Announces ₹1 Lakh Ex-Gratia Benefit for Cook-Cum-Helpers in Schools
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at providing social security, the Odisha government has announced a one-time ex-gratia benefit of ₹1 lakh for the next of kin of Cook-Cum-Helpers engaged in government schools under the PM POSHAN scheme in the…
Dispute Among Servitors Halts Rituals at Lingaraj Temple, Devotees Deprived of ‘Abhada’
Bhubaneswar: A long-standing dispute between two groups of servitors at the historic Lingaraj Temple disrupted rituals on Saturday, leaving Lord Lingaraj, the presiding deity, without food for the day.
The conflict between the Pujapanda…
ASI Core Committee Inspects Sand Evacuation Progress at Konark’s Sun Temple
Bhubaneswar: The Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) core committee, led by Additional Director General (Conservation and World Heritage) Janhwij Sharma, conducted a detailed inspection of the Sun Temple in Konark on Saturday. The team…
Ashwini Vaishnaw Inaugurates East Side Entry at Cuttack Railway Station Under Amrit Stations Scheme
Bhubaneswar: Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated the East Side Entry of Cuttack Railway Station today, marking a pivotal moment in its…
Odisha Launches 100-Day Intensified TB Campaign to Eliminate Tuberculosis
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, today inaugurated the “100-Day Intensified TB Campaign,” marking a decisive step in the State’s fight against tuberculosis (TB). The initiative, which…
Bhubaneswar Gears Up for 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas at Janata Maidan
Bhubaneswar: The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is set to take place at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, from January 8 to 10, 2024. In preparation for this prestigious event, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur…
Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer Visits Odisha’s Krushi Bhavan, Applauds Agricultural Progress
Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate and University of Chicago Professor Dr. Michael Kremer visited Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar today to observe the advancements in Odisha's agriculture sector. Recognized with the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics for…
President Murmu Lays Foundation Stones for Key Development Projects in Odisha
Rairangpur: In a significant boost to regional development, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, laid the foundation stones for several critical infrastructure projects in Rairangpur, Odisha, today. The projects include three new rail…