Jagatsinghpur: Panic has gripped Dandasahi village under Biridi block in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district following a suspected jaundice outbreak that has affected more than 40 people in less than a week. Preliminary findings point to contaminated tubewell water as the likely cause. The situation unfolded after several residents fell ill upon consuming water from local tubewells….
Bhubaneswar: As we commemorate Earth Day this year, the spotlight falls on a pressing global concern: the battle between ‘Planet vs Plastics.’ What was once hailed as a revolutionary material has now evolved into a formidable threat, with tons of plastic waste inundating our oceans, polluting our lands, and endangering our wildlife. Plastics have seamlessly…
Bhubaneswar: In response to community outcry over the dumping of garbage near Sainik School in the Odisha capital, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has swiftly taken action by initiating waste processing measures. With the recent implementation of waste management strategies, the BMC has deployed three machines to address the issue effectively. Additional Commissioner (Sanitation) at…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar and Cuttack have been selected for a nationwide Citizen-Centric Compliance Audit on Urban Mobility to be conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India under its Annual Action Plan 2026–27. As part of the process, an Entry Conference on Urban Mobility was held at Kharabela Bhawan in Bhubaneswar under the chairpersonship…
Bhubaneswar: The CSC CSR Conclave 2025 marked a significant milestone in India’s journey toward inclusive growth, with a focus on rural empowerment through technology. Inaugurated by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the event spotlighted the crucial role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in bridging the urban-rural…
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at bringing Indian art and culture closer to the masses, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and Sansad TV have entered into a collaborative agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to facilitate the telecast of IGNCA-produced programs on Sansad TV and allow Sansad…
Bhawanipatna: Ramdas and Kalamdei, the Maoist rebel who surrendered years back tied the knot in Reserve Police premises in Bhawanipatna of Kalahandi district on Friday. Kesab Veladi alias Ramdas who was an Area Committee Member(ACM) cadre surrendered before Kalahandi police inFebraury2020 and was provided all rehabilitation benefits as per the state government’s Surrender and Rehabilitation…
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…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced on Thursday that the Central government has increased the compensation for individuals killed in human-wildlife conflicts to Rs 10 lakh. The move comes as part of the government’s efforts to address the challenges posed by such conflicts and ensure fair compensation for…
New Delhi: In a major step towards unlocking the hydrocarbon potential of the Northeast and strengthening India’s energy security, the Centre, Assam and Nagaland on Thursday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate mineral oil exploration and production activities in the Assam-Nagaland boundary areas. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union…
