Odisha Unveils State Action Plan on One Health, Announces Health Emergency Operation Center

Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward strengthening public health systems, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister unveiled the State Action Plan on One Health and released the Annual Report of IDSP-IHIP-2024 at a special event held at the Health & Family Welfare Department’s conference hall in Lok Seva Bhawan. A key highlight of the event…

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Odisha Govt Signs MoU with Cure International India Trust for Clubfoot Treatment

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cure International India Trust to implement a statewide Clubfoot Management Programme. The initiative aims to provide free treatment for children born with the congenital condition, ensuring early intervention and accessible care across the state. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, who…

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HIF Global India Eyes $1 Billion Investment in Odisha’s Renewable Energy Sector

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s investment momentum continues post the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, with HIF Global India, a multinational company from Chile, expressing its interest in investing $1 billion in the state’s renewable energy sector. The company presented its proposal on e-fuel production before Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh…

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Winners of ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha 2.0’ Photography Contest Felicitated

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Discoms, a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, honored the winners of the second edition of the ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha 2.0’ photography contest at a grand ceremony in Bhubaneswar. The contest, which centered around the theme ‘Cultural Heritage of Odisha,’ received an overwhelming 5,000 entries from photography enthusiasts…

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Odisha Strengthens Telemedicine Services to Improve Healthcare Access

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department conducted a Telemedicine Review Meeting today to enhance healthcare accessibility across the state. The discussion focused on improving teleconsultations between healthcare facilities at different levels, ensuring better connectivity between Sub-Centres, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), and District Headquarter Hospitals (DHHs) with Medical College Hospitals,…

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Odisha to Expand NCC with More Cadets, Training Centers, and Aviation Program

Bhubaneswar: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) in Odisha is set for a major expansion, following a meeting between Lieutenant General Gurbirpal Singh, Director General of NCC, and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan on Monday. The discussion focused on increasing the number of cadets, enhancing training facilities, and introducing aviation training at…

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Odisha Govt Approves Block-Level Stadium Project to Boost Grassroots Sports

Bhubaneswar: In a major push for grassroots sports development, the Odisha Cabinet has approved the construction of stadiums in all 314 blocks of the state, with a total outlay of ₹4,124 crore. Each stadium will be built on approximately 8 to 10 acres of land, significantly enhancing sports infrastructure across rural Odisha. Announcing the project…

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Cuttack Railway Station Redevelopment Moves Forward with Major Eviction Drive

Cuttack: The long-awaited redevelopment of Cuttack Railway Station has gained significant momentum with the successful eviction of unauthorized shops and structures from the Station Bazar area near Gate No. 01. This major step clears the way for the station’s transformation into a modern, world-class facility, ensuring better infrastructure and enhanced passenger convenience. To facilitate the…

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