New Delhi: In a significant public health intervention aimed at cutting India’s cervical cancer burden, the Union government is preparing to launch a nationwide free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for adolescent girls, Health Ministry sources said on Thursday. The initiative will offer voluntary and cashless vaccination to girls aged 14 years through the public…
Itanagar: Millo Sunka becomes the first actor from Arunachal Pradesh to win the best leading actress award in an international film festival. Sunka received the award for her performance in the short film ‘Nocturnal Burger’ at the prestigious Prisma Rome International Film Awards 2023. Written and directed by Reema Maya, the film was screened at…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at augmenting the tiger population, the Odisha forest department has announced plans to bring five Royal Bengal Tigers (RBT), including four tigresses, to the state from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by the end of October this year. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) informed about the initiative, highlighting…
Mumbai: Actor Vikrant Massey, known for his versatile performances and critically acclaimed roles, has announced his decision to retire from acting at the age of 37. The actor, currently enjoying the success of his latest film The Sabarmati Report, shared the unexpected news on Instagram, leaving fans and industry peers surprised. In his heartfelt note,…
Seoul: In a thrilling encounter, South Korea secured a spot in the Asian Cup semifinals by defeating Australia 2-1 in extra time, with Tottenham’s star player Son Heung-min stealing the show. Son’s decisive contribution included a stunning free-kick and winning a crucial penalty to level the scores deep into second-half stoppage time. The match unfolded…
New Delhi: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, engaged in a significant telephonic conversation with OPEC Secretary General, H.E. Mr. Haitham Al-Ghais, underscoring the importance of balancing market stability, affordability, and pragmatism. The conversation, lasting 30 minutes, took place on April 19, 2024, and delved into recent trends and volatility in global…
New Delhi: The inaugural meeting of the Central Level Banker Coordination Committee for the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) was convened at Vigyan Bhawan today. The session, chaired by Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of DAHD, saw participation from senior officials of DAHD, NABARD, SIDBI, NDDB, NCDC, and representatives from various lending banks. In her…
Bhubaneswar: Extending support to the patients suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Odisha Government allowed one-time financial assistance of Rs.10 lakhs each to patients for their requirement of the electric wheelchair, appropriate physiotherapy, genetic test, and treatments in higher super specialty institutions. A notification has been issued by the Department of Health and Family Welfare…
Bhubaneswar: The state-level theatre festival “Rang Sangam” continued to captivate audiences with the staging of “Dana Pani” on its second evening at the Bhanja Kala Mandap. Based on the novel Dana Pani by renowned Odia writer Gopinath Mohanty, the play drew a large crowd, leaving a lasting impression on theatre enthusiasts. The play poignantly depicted…
Paris: India’s Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden crashed out of the French Open, losing to the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in a three-set semifinal at Court Simonne-Mathieu here on Thursday. Australian Open champions Bopanna/Ebden, the second seeds here, went down to Bolelli/Vavassori, seeded 11th in the tournament, 7-5,…
