Bhubaneswar: In a heartfelt gesture to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s freedom fighters, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a substantial increase in their monthly pensions at the All India Freedom Fighters Day Festival held in the capital today. The revised pension scheme significantly enhances the financial support provided to those who participated in…
Kolkata: In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata have decoded the molecular mechanism through which a cell surface receptor, VEGFR1, regulates critical cellular functions and prevents cancer. This discovery has significant implications for developing medical solutions for colon and renal cancers. The enzyme VEGFR1, a member of…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday approved the beautification project for Maa Sarala Temple at Jhankad in Jagatsinghpur district. A budget of Rs 42 crore has been sanctioned to develop the shrine which will be done under the 5T Initiative of Integrated Development of Heritage, Monuments and Tourist Destination programme. The project is likely…
Dubai: India crashed out of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as New Zealand came up with a brilliant all-round performance to defeat Pakistan in their last league match and finish with six points. India was hoping for Pakistan to beat the White Ferns in the match and those hopes had soared when New Zealand were…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the state’s agricultural sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced the release of the 18th installment of financial assistance under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme. Marking PM Kisan Day, the central government initiative aims to enhance farmers’ development and alleviate poverty. The scheme provides Rs….
New Delhi: In a significant leap forward for dental and nursing education, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, inaugurated the new headquarters of the National Dental Commission (NDC) and laid the foundation stones for three Nursing Colleges in Andhra Pradesh and one in Jammu and Kashmir.
New Delhi: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has disbursed an Out-of-Pocket Allowance amounting to ₹7.71 crore for 2571 Khelo India Athletes (KIAs) for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2023-24. This release is part of the comprehensive Khelo India Scholarship Scheme, designed to support the holistic development of talented athletes. Under the Khelo…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that a low pressure area has formed over the east-central Bay of Bengal and it is likely to intensify into a depression on May 23. In its bulletin, IMD informed that, “It is very likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify into a cyclonic storm by May 24 and…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a significant overhaul of the Mission Shakti programme, the Odisha government on Monday announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening the identity and digital empowerment of women self-help group members across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said Mission Shakti women will adopt a new, uniform dress code from April 1,…
Bangkok: In a deeply reverential ceremony at the Sanam Luang Pavilion, the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha and His Two Disciples were enshrined for public veneration. The auspicious event unfolded with great devotion and holy chanting, marking a significant moment of spiritual significance. The Governor of Bihar, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, presented the Holy Relics of…
