Bhubaneswar: Responding to the earnest request from Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Medical Students for a stipend increase, Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik has given his approval for the enhancement of stipend amounts. Recognizing the pivotal role these students play in healthcare services, the Chief Minister has sanctioned revised stipend rates, effective immediately. Following this enhancement,…
Cuttack: Responding to the directives from the Orissa High Court and warnings from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), the Forest department has commenced the process of relocating 296 deer from Cuttack’s Deer Park to the Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary. The animals will be shifted to a specially designated enclosure spanning 3.5 hectares of forest land in…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to foster drug-free environments on higher education campuses in Odisha, the State Government has mandated that students sign anti-drug declaration forms upon admission to colleges and universities. Bishnupada Sethi, Principal Secretary to the Government, addressed a letter to the School & Mass Education Department, Higher Education Department, Skill Development &…
Bhubaneswar: All eyes will be on Olympian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, as she makes her comeback at the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships on Wednesday at the Kalinga Stadium. The ace gymnast, India’s first female Olympian in gymnastics, is set to compete in the nationals for the first time since 2015. Dipa, who narrowly missed an…
Bhubaneswar: The inaugural day of the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship showcased mesmerizing performances at the Gymnastics Centre in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Odisha’s pride, Rakesh Kumar Patra, shone in the all-around category, securing the top position, while Railways soared to victory, claiming the Gold medal with an impressive 293.00 points on Day 1 of the…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya took a significant step towards fortifying India’s healthcare infrastructure by inaugurating key initiatives virtually at the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The event marked the foundation stone laying for the NCDC Regional Branch in Assam, state branches in Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka,…
Japan: The aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck western Japan on New Year’s Day has left at least 48 people dead, according to authorities. The city of Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, the coastal epicenter of the quake, reported 19 casualties as emergency teams continue to search through the debris of collapsed and burned structures….
Tokyo: In a incident at Haneda Airport, a Japan Airlines airplane, identified as Flight 516 arriving from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, caught fire on the runway. The catastrophe unfolded when the aircraft, carrying 379 passengers and crew members, reportedly collided with another aircraft after landing. Fortunately, all 379 passengers and crew members managed to…
Ayodhya: Eminent sculptor Arun Yogiraj, belonging to a legacy of five generations of renowned sculptors in Mysore, has been accorded the honour of having his idol chosen for installation in Ayodhya’s Ram Temple. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced the significant selection via a social media post on Monday, stating, “The idol of Lord Rama, carved…
Ministry of Ayush organised mass Surya Namaskar demonstration on January 2 at MDNIY, which attracted hundreds of Yoga enthusiasts from diverse walks of life.
