Bhubaneswar: The Department of Health and Family Welfare in Odisha is set to conduct a mop-up round for National Deworming Day (NDD) on 17th February, aiming to reach 12 million children and women across the state. This initiative comes as a part of the ongoing campaign to combat the threat of intestinal worms among vulnerable…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards enhancing its renewable energy capacity, Odisha has greenlit the construction of a Green Energy Evacuation Transmission Corridor under the Chief Minister’s Power Development Programme (CMPDP). The corridor, proposed by the State Transmission Utility (STU), Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), aims to facilitate the evacuation of power from prospective…
Bhubaneswar: In a continued commitment to maternal and child healthcare, the Government of Odisha has announced the extension of the “Sishu Abang Matru Mrutyura Purna Nirakarana Abhiyan” (SAMMPurNA) initiative from 2023-24 to 2027-28. Launched in 2015, this strategic program focuses on reducing infant mortality rates (IMR) and maternal mortality ratios (MMR) across the state, emphasizing…
Bhubaneswar: Utkal University in Bhubaneswar is set to host the eagerly anticipated state-level Inter-University Athletic Competitions-2024 from February 15 to 19. Organized under the patronage of the Higher Education department and the State Higher Education Council, the event is expected to draw participation from approximately 1000 athletes, including nominated participants and athletes from 38 universities…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards environmental sustainability and the protection of coastal heritage, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has proudly launched the All India Coastal Tracking initiative. This groundbreaking effort aims to save the nation’s pristine beaches and reinforce maritime serenity under the theme “Save Beaches and Secure Serenity.” The inauguration ceremony was…
In a significant development, the first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates from Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh via the Maia-Aricha route marked a crucial step in Indo-Bangladesh bilateral cooperation. The maiden voyage of the Bangladesh-flagged vessel M V Desh Bangla, laden with stone aggregates, was flagged off today from…
Rourkela: The Indian women’s hockey team faced a disappointing start in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, succumbing to a narrow 1-2 loss against China at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Monday. Despite taking an early lead through Sangita Kumari’s exceptional finish (7′), the Indian team couldn’t capitalize on the advantage….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has taken a significant stride in women’s health and hygiene by expanding the successful KHUSI Scheme to KHUSI+. Launched in 2018, the KHUSI Scheme aimed at providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls in government schools, and its triumphant implementation has now led to its extension. The KHUSI+ Scheme goes beyond…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance road connectivity between Boudh and Sonepur districts, the Odisha government has given the go-ahead for the construction of the second high-level (HL) bridge over the Mahanadi River. The decision was ratified during a state Cabinet meeting held today. The proposed bridge will span from Baunsuni in Boudh district…
Bhubaneswar: The thrilling Nua-O State Football Tournament, orchestrated by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the Government of Odisha, reached its exciting conclusion in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Over twelve days of intense football action, Cuttack emerged victorious in the men’s category, while Kendrapara clinched the title in the women’s category. In a nail-biting finale,…
