Bhubaneswar: The Health and Family Welfare Department and the Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS) celebrated a milestone today with the announcement of the first-ever results for the professional MBBS annual examination for the 2023-24 batch. The results, published just ten days after the examination, were lauded during a ceremony at the OUHS campus. Speaking…
Bhubaneswar: The Hockey Association of Odisha has announced the 18-member squad that will represent the state in the 14th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2024. The tournament, which runs from September 30 to October 10, is set to take place at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. The Odisha team,…
Bhubaneswar: On the eve of the Joy of Giving Week, the young students of the morning wing at DAV Public School, Pokhariput, took part in “Dan Utsav,” an annual celebration of philanthropy.
Cuttack: The newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Cuttack, Jagmohan Meena, a 2013 batch IPS officer, has pledged to maintain law and order as a top priority during the upcoming festive season. Meena, who previously served as the Superintendent of Police in Ganjam, assumed office on Tuesday and outlined his plans to ensure…
Bhubaneswar: A male leopard, responsible for the death of two individuals and the injury of another in Nuapada district in 2023, has been transferred for public display at Sambalpur Zoo under the Hirakud Wildlife Division. The leopard, aged about 7-8 years, was captured on November 5, 2023, and brought to the rescue center in Sambalpur…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has selected renowned biotechnologist and conservationist Dr. Siddharth Pati as the recipient of the prestigious Biju Patnaik Wildlife Conservation Award 2024 for his exceptional contribution to the conservation of horseshoe crabs. The announcement was made by the Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change. Dr. Pati will share the award with…
Bhubaneswar: The 4th Indian Open Under-23 Athletics Championship concluded today in Patna, Bihar, with athletes from Odisha making a significant mark. The 18-member Odisha team bagged a total of 7 medals, including 5 gold and 2 silver, securing third place in the overall medal tally. Ace sprinter Animesh Kujur stole the spotlight, clinching two gold…
Bhubaneswar: The 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Odisha State Seeds Corporation (OSSC) took place today, with Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (AG&FE) Department, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, emphasizing the critical role of bio-fortified seeds in enhancing farmers’ income and diversifying agricultural practices in the state. During his address, Dr. Padhee noted…
Bhubaneswar: Gokulananda Mallick, Minister of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development and MSME, inaugurated the newly constructed Conference Hall at the Veterinary Officers’ Training Institute in Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar, today. The modern facility is designed to enhance training and capacity building in the animal resources development sector. Equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, including LED screens, a digital podium, and…
Bhubaneswar: The “Sanskruti Charcha” ceremony on “Skill Development and the Role of Youth in the Development of Odisha” was held today at the Odisha State Archives. Organized by the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, the event brought together key figures from the cultural and administrative sectors to discuss the crucial role youth play in…
