New Delhi: In a landmark move to bolster consumer protection and regulatory vigilance in the traditional medicine sector, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, today launched the AyushSuraksha Portal at Ayush Bhawan, New Delhi. The launch, held during a press briefing, marks…
Jharsuguda: At least 2 individuals lost their lives and seven others were reported missing after a boat ferrying them capsized in the Mahanadi River at Saradha in the Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district on Friday. According to initial reports, the ill-fated boat was carrying nearly 50 passengers, including children and women, on a journey from…
Lucknow: The 9th International Symposium on Current Trends in Drug Discovery Research was inaugurated at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow, bringing together leading scientists, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the latest advancements in pharmaceutical research. Dr. Radha Rangrajan, Director of CSIR-CDRI, welcomed the dignitaries and participants, highlighting the significance of the symposium in…
New Delhi: Today, Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, presided over a Sensitization Meeting for the upcoming 21st Livestock Census. The meeting gathered senior officers from States/UTs and members of the Technical Committee to discuss the survey schedule and assess the preparedness of States/UTs and the Department for the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Wednesday mourned the loss of Binod Kumar Pasayat, one of the most prominent voices of Sambalpuri literature and folk culture, who passed away at the age of 89 at his Sambalpur residence near Sen Park. He had been battling age-related ailments. Born on December 3, 1935, in Kusmel village of Balangir district,…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its leadership in urban sanitation, Odisha on Monday convened a high-level Learning Workshop on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM), bringing policymakers, sector experts and knowledge partners together to chart the next phase of the State’s sanitation journey. Organised by the Housing & Urban Development Department at the Odisha Urban Academy, the workshop…
Baripada: The Odia music industry has lost one of its most cherished lyricists, Sangram Keshari Mohanty, who passed away at his residence in Bhanjapur on Tuesday. He was 78. Known for his iconic contributions to Odia cinema and music, Mohanty’s death has left a void in the hearts of music lovers across the state. According…
Faridabad: The ninth edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) concluded with a grand closing ceremony at A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Hall, featuring Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana, as the Chief Guest
Diu: In a historic moment for Indian sports, the first-ever Multisport Beach Games have kicked off in Diu, marking a significant leap in promoting and enhancing beach sports at the national level.
Bhubaneswar: A regional review meeting focusing on the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Sector for five eastern states—Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Meghalaya—along with the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, was held in Bhubaneswar today. The event was hosted by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, in collaboration with the Fisheries…
