Bhubaneswar: After the successful rollout of free dialysis services across the state, the Odisha Government has initiated an in-depth situational analysis to manage, control, and prevent Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). A high-level brainstorming session chaired by Health and Family Welfare Secretary Aswathy S. was held today at the Combined Health Directorate, bringing together experts, senior…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address staffing needs in Primary and Upper Primary schools across the state, the Odisha government has announced its decision to fill up vacancies. An official statement released in this regard outlines the plan to engage 10,000 junior teachers (Schematic) to meet the educational requirements. The School & Mass Education…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha recorded a staggering loss of ₹125.63 crore to cyber fraud between 2021 and 2023, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly on Monday. The revelation came in response to a query by BJD MLA Prasanta Behera, highlighting the growing menace of cybercrime in the state. Chief Minister Majhi detailed that a total…
Goa: Renowned author and lyricist Prasoon Joshi shared his valuable insights on the journey from script to screen during a masterclass titled ‘The Journey from Script to Screen: Writing for Film and Beyond’ at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Held on the sidelines of the festival in Panaji, Goa, the session highlighted…
Bhubaneswar: The third meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Distress Migration was held today at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The meeting reviewed ongoing measures and charted out strategies to address distress migration in Odisha. The…
Mohali: Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have developed a novel laser-based method to introduce controlled defects in Metal Organic Framework (MOF)-based supercapacitors, significantly boosting their performance. This breakthrough could pave the way for advancements in energy storage technologies, offering a more efficient and environmentally friendly solution. Traditional techniques for…
Cuttack: The second ODI between India and England at Barabati Stadium came to an abrupt halt when a floodlight malfunction plunged a section of the field into darkness. The interruption occurred in the 7th over of India’s chase, with the team comfortably placed at 48 for no loss. The issue arose at 6.1 overs, leaving…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to achieving a TB-Mukt Bharat while addressing the World TB Day 2025 summit. The theme for this year’s summit, “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,” emphasized a collective approach towards eradicating tuberculosis. Nadda highlighted that India’s TB…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches the Odisha coast, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh on Tuesday directed the Collectors of 14 districts to implement urgent preparedness measures to mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall and strong winds expected from the severe cyclonic storm. The cyclone is projected to cross the north Odisha and West…
New Delhi: A high-level delegation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), including Sherif Saadallah, Executive Director of the WIPO Academy, and Ms. Altaye Tedla, Head of the WIPO Academy, visited NITI Aayog today to sign a Joint Letter of Intent (JLoI) with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM). The JLoI aims to build programs for…
