Odisha Health Minister Orders Enhanced Surveillance Amid Outbreak of Diseases

Bhubaneswar: Expressing grave concern over the recent outbreaks of Japanese encephalitis (JE), jaundice, and diphtheria in Angul, Sambalpur, and Rayagada districts, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Mukesh Mahaling, has instructed state and district authorities to enhance surveillance and implement strict health measures. During a review meeting held on Monday, Minister Mahaling emphasized the need…

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Odisha to Disburse Funds to Third Phase Beneficiaries of Subhadra Yojana on November 24

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to disburse the first tranche of funds to 20 lakh beneficiaries under the third phase of the Subhadra Yojana on November 24. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida confirmed the preparations for the upcoming disbursement, marking another step in the state’s commitment to supporting women and children through this flagship…

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Bose Institute Team Honoured with 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for Contributions to ALICE at CERN

Bhubaneswar/Kolkata: In a historic recognition of India’s contributions to high-energy physics, the Experimental High Energy Physics (HEP) group of the Bose Institute, Kolkata, has been awarded the Breakthrough Prize 2025 in Fundamental Physics. The recognition comes as part of the global collaboration ALICE at CERN, a project exploring the earliest moments of the universe through…

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ECI Launches ‘Myth vs Reality Register’ to Counter Misinformation Ahead of General Elections 2024

New Delhi: To tackle the dissemination of misinformation and ensure the integrity of the electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) unveiled the ‘Myth vs Reality Register’ today as part of the ongoing preparations for the General Elections 2024. The launch ceremony took place at Nirvachan Sadan, New Delhi, and was presided over by…

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Union Minister Anurag Thakur Inaugurates 28th International Conference on Broadcast and Media Technology

New Delhi: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Thakur, inaugurated the 28th International Conference and Exhibition on Broadcast and Media Technology in New Delhi today. In his inaugural address, the Minister acknowledged the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s pivotal role in nurturing India’s broadcasting industry, guiding it through transformative phases with sagacity and…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s Dr Manita Tamang Wins UC Chakroborty Award for Pediatric Surgery Research

Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has once again made headlines with a momentous achievement as Dr. Manita Tamang, a final-year Senior Resident in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, was conferred the coveted UC Chakroborty Award at IAPSCON 2024, held at AIIMS Rishikesh. This award is regarded as the highest honor for exceptional research among Pediatric Surgery residents…

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Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Inaugurates ‘Shunyata: Emptiness’ Exhibition at National Museum

New Delhi: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, inaugurated a special exhibition titled ‘Shunyata: Emptiness’ at the National Museum, New Delhi, today. The event witnessed the presence of dignitaries, diplomats, experts, researchers, artists, and museum professionals, with Dr. B.R. Mani, Director General of the National Museum, in attendance. Speaking at the inauguration,…

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