Bhubaneswar: In a landmark achievement for the state’s healthcare sector, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully conducted Odisha’s first-ever robotic knee replacement surgery, ushering in a new era of precision-based orthopaedic care. The breakthrough procedure was carried out by the Department of Orthopaedics on a 66-year-old female patient using cutting-edge robotic technology. According to AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches, the Odisha government has ordered the closure of schools in 14 districts expected to be impacted by the severe storm. Schools in Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khordha, Nayagarh, and Cuttack will remain closed from October 23 to 25, as per a notification issued…
Stavanger (Norway): The stage is set for a historic moment in the world of chess as Indian Grandmasters Koneru Humpy, Vaishali Rameshbabu, and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu gear up to compete in the 12th edition of the esteemed Norway Chess tournament. Scheduled to take place from May 27 to June 7 at SR-Bank’s main building in Stavanger,…
Bhubaneswar: With the grand Puri Rath Yatra 2025 fast approaching, the Odisha government has begun meticulous preparations to ensure seamless crowd management and security during the annual festival of Lord Jagannath. A high-level preliminary meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, was held at Lok Seva Bhavan today to strategize key aspects of the event….
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at strengthening the foundation of sustainable urban growth, the Housing & Urban Development Department convened a high-level session on urban land management at Kharavela Bhawan, highlighting land as a critical strategic resource in Odisha’s journey towards a ‘Viksit Odisha’. The session featured a detailed presentation by Hari Ballav Mishra, who…
Fremantle, Australia: After an arduous 39-day voyage covering 4,900 nautical miles from Goa, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini arrived at its first port of call in Fremantle, Australia, on 9 November 2024 at 1700 local time. The journey is part of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an ambitious global circumnavigation expedition undertaken by two…
Puri: In a significant step towards strengthening conservation efforts at the Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), held a high-level meeting with Dr. Yaduvendra Singh Rawat, Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), on Tuesday. The meeting, attended by senior officials…
Chandipur: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test, held at approximately 1500 hours, demonstrated the missile system’s ability to track and engage a high-speed aerial target…
Bhubaneswar: In response to student requests, the Odisha government has extended the deadline for online applications for the KALIA Scholarship scheme from January 31 to February 8. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved the extension following a proposal from the Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment department, as stated in an official release on Wednesday. The online registration…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards empowering rural women and promoting sustainable transport, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The partnership aims to facilitate the “Sustainable Transport for Rural Entrepreneurs through…
