Bhubaneswar: V Sriram, Managing Director of the Nudge Institute, met with Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Power, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on Monday to discuss strategies for addressing distress migration in Odisha. The meeting also included Sushil Kumar Lohani, Principal Secretary of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, and…
Bhubaneswar: The State Surveillance Unit of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP), Odisha, has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to public health surveillance during the 20-year commemorative event of IDSP held in New Delhi. This accolade underscores the dedication and commitment of the team in safeguarding public health across the state. Dr. Pramila Baral,…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, has emphasized the need for a more transparent and simplified paddy procurement process in Odisha. To ensure transparency and curb corruption, a third-party audit of the procurement process will be conducted. The announcement came during a high-level meeting on procurement…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana and the subsequent flooding have caused extensive damage across Odisha, with preliminary assessments estimating losses at approximately Rs 600 crore. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari disclosed these figures on Monday, highlighting the cyclone’s significant impact on both infrastructure and livelihoods. Addressing reporters, Minister Pujari noted that the severe weather affected…
New Delhi: A new study by researchers at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday showed a ‘hidden’ form of leprosy can silently affect the brain and spinal cord. While leprosy is an ancient disease that often leads to disfiguring skin sores, a lesser-known form of leprosy — pure neuritic leprosy (PNL) — can inflict significant damage without any…
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive orientation training programme for Junior Assistants commenced on Monday at the State Institute for Women and Children in Bhubaneswar. The event marked the beginning of a structured initiative aimed at enhancing the operational skills of frontline workers involved in the implementation of women and child development schemes. Presiding over the inauguration, Subha…
Bhubaneswar: The 125th birth anniversary of the esteemed statesman and nationalist leader, Utkal Keshari Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab, will be celebrated throughout the year, commencing with a three-day event in Bhubaneswar from November 21 to 23. The year-long observance aims to honor Dr. Mahatab’s contributions to Odisha’s identity and legacy, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping…
Bhubaneswar: Forest Minister Ganesh Ram SingKhuntia has called for an extensive investigation into the unnatural deaths of elephants in Odisha. The directive came following reports that nearly 50 elephants have died under concerning circumstances this year alone, sparking widespread alarm and media attention. In a letter addressed to Additional Chief Secretary of Forest, Environment &…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid the foundation for various development projects worth Rs. 890 crore in Belapada and Patnagarh during his two-day visit to Balangir district. A total of 83 projects were launched, encompassing irrigation, health infrastructure, piped water supply, bridge, and road construction. Addressing public meetings in Belapada and Patnagarh,…
Rajnagar: A fishing ban has been enforced in the 1,437 square kilometer Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, a crucial habitat for the rare Olive Ridley turtles, effective from Friday. The restrictions will apply within a 160-kilometer stretch from the Dhamra mouth to the Devi River mouth, lasting for seven months, from November 1 to May 31. While…
