New Delhi: A total of 904 candidates from eight states and union territories are set to contest the elections in Phase 7 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, scheduled for June 1, 2024. This phase will see polling across 57 parliamentary constituencies (PCs). A substantial 2,105 nominations were filed for the 57 PCs in Phase…
Bhubaneswar: In a resounding display of support for the ambitious Subhadra Yojana, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida led the ‘Subhadra Swagat Padayatra’ from Unit-III Giridurga Temple to Ramadevi University Square in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Thousands of women marched alongside the Deputy CM to champion self-reliance and empowerment for women in the state. The event, designed…
But there’s a way to deal with it. Find out how Google “Covid and Mental Health” and you’ll find a list of advisories asking you to “Be Kind to Your Mind.” These are coping strategies mentioned by WHO. Looking at the sheer number of people suffering from mental health disorders of varying degrees globally, health…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has taken a major step toward improving track safety by deploying advanced 96-Stone Rail Grinding Machines (RGI96-5). These state-of-the-art machines, recently commissioned, are designed to enhance ride quality, ensure passenger safety, and extend the lifespan of railway tracks. The RGI96-5 is among the most sophisticated rail grinding machines used worldwide….
New Delhi: In a significant interfaith interaction, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil of the Syro-Malabar Church earlier today.
Bhubaneswar: Face mask at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) has been made mandatory for fliers. The decision has been taken in view of rising COVID cases in other parts of the country specially in New Delhi. Briefing media personnel on Thursday, Prabhat Ranjan Beura, director of BPIA, informed that the step has been taken considering…
Bhubaneswar: As per the new Covid guidelines for the month of March, Odisha government on Monday announced that there will be no ‘Holi’ celebration in public places across the state. As per the guidelines issued by the Chief Secretary, people cannot celebrate ‘Holi’ in any public places including public roads. However, they may celebrate ‘Holi’…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards ensuring citizen-centric governance and timely justice delivery, the Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha today organized a Special Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The day-long session was presided over by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary to Government, and aimed at fast-tracking the disposal of pending appeal cases filed…
New Delhi: The Let’s Fix Our Food (LFOF) Consortium, led by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), and UNICEF-India, along with esteemed national and international partners, convened a dissemination and stakeholder consultation at ICMR, New Delhi today. The initiative marks a crucial step toward addressing…
Bhubaneswar: As India crossed 100 crore mark of COVID vaccination, 100 archaeological monuments across the country were illuminated with Tricolour on Thursday. The illumination of these monuments was done as a mark of respect and gratitude to corona warriors who have contributed relentlessly in the fight against the pandemic Some of the popular monuments illuminated…
