New Delhi: In anticipation of Cyclone ‘Dana,’ set to strike the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, the Ministry of Railways has ramped up preparedness measures to ensure the safety of passengers and minimize disruptions to railway services. A high-level meeting was conducted, chaired by Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, to review the readiness…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone “DANA” approaches the coast, with its impact expected to be felt on October 24th and 25th at Paradip Port, the Paradip Port Authority has implemented a series of precautionary steps to ensure safety and minimize potential disruptions. The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings about the impending cyclone, prompting swift and decisive…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Health Assurance Society (SHAS), the nodal agency responsible for implementing the Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana, has de-empanelled five private hospitals for committing irregularities. This action is part of the government’s strict stance against fraudulent activities within the scheme, aimed at providing affordable healthcare to citizens. The five hospitals that have been…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant advancement for healthcare services in the state, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MGM Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Chennai, to facilitate heart transplantation at SCB Medical College and Hospital (MCH) in Cuttack. The MoU was signed in the presence of Health and Family…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet approved five key proposals on Wednesday, including significant modifications to the Subhadra Yojana and measures to support farmers and enhance air connectivity across the state. In a major decision, the Cabinet approved changes to the Subhadra Yojana, a flagship scheme aimed at financially empowering women and providing safety nets to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has postponed the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2023, originally scheduled for October 27, 2024, due to the impending severe cyclonic storm Dana. In an official notification, OPSC authorities announced the decision as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of candidates, exam staff, and all others involved in…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana, currently intensifying in the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall between the Bhitarkanika and Dhamra regions between the night of October 24 and the morning of October 25, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). IMD scientist Umasankar Das, briefing the media, stated, “The cyclone is projected to hit Bhitarkanika…
Bhubaneswar: In light of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana,’ the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced the closure of all monuments and museums under its jurisdiction in Odisha on October 24 and 25. The decision has been taken to prevent any potential damage or untoward incidents as the severe cyclonic storm approaches the state’s coastline….
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches the Odisha coast, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to discuss preparedness and post-cyclone restoration measures. Held at the DGP’s camp office, the meeting centered on ensuring minimal impact from the cyclone, with the state government setting an ambitious target of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at supporting the well-being of women employees, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed an increase in the number of additional casual leave (CL) days available to women working in the state government from 10 days to 12 days annually. These 12 days of additional CL can be availed…
