Bhubaneswar: Odisha is witnessing a troubling surge in dengue cases, with Khordha district emerging as the epicenter of the outbreak. The latest official reports indicate that the state has recorded around 2,000 dengue cases to date, with more than 500 of these concentrated in Khordha. In Bhubaneswar, the Niladri Vihar area has been particularly affected, contributing…
Puri/Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at enriching the pilgrimage experience at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, the Odisha government is considering distributing ‘Mahaprasad’ for free to all visiting devotees. Law Minister Prithiraj Harichandan announced on Saturday that discussions are underway to arrange the distribution of ‘Abhada’ (Mahaprasad) to around 1-1.5 lakh devotees daily. “We are in…
Bangkok: Paetongtarn Shinawatra was sworn in as Thailand’s new prime minister on Sunday, following a formal endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. At 37, she becomes the youngest person to hold the office in the country’s history. Paetongtarn’s rise to the premiership came just two days after the House of Representatives elected her with nearly two-thirds of…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Police have put in place extensive arrangements to ensure the peaceful celebration of Ganesh Puja on September 7. This year, authorities have banned the use of DJs during the festivities, urging the use of traditional musical instruments instead. Bhubaneswar DCP Prateek Singh stated that detailed discussions have been held with puja committees to…
Chennai; Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released a commemorative coin today to mark the birth centenary of former five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi, during an event in Chennai. Describing Karunanidhi as one of the most revered leaders in Indian history, Shri Rajnath Singh lauded his contributions to Indian politics, social justice, and…
Esbjerg, Denmark: The Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Tabar, commanded by Captain MR Harish, arrived at the port of Esbjerg, Denmark, for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening the bonds between the two nations and their naval forces. During its stay, the crew of INS Tabar will engage in various professional interactions with the…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the ongoing potato shortage in the state, the Odisha Government has announced a new initiative to import potatoes from Uttar Pradesh via trains. State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra made the announcement on Sunday, stating that the government is working on arrangements to bring in the tuber…
Bhubaneswar: To reduce the damage and fatalities caused by lightning strikes, the Odisha government has announced a mission to plant at least 20 lakh palm trees across the state. The initiative is a joint effort by the Odisha Forest and Agriculture departments, aiming to mitigate the impact of lightning, which has become a growing concern…
Chennai: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the newly-constructed, state-of-the-art Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, today. In a significant move to bolster maritime security and environmental protection, he also virtually launched the Regional Marine Pollution Response Centre, located at Chennai Port, and the Coast Guard Air Enclave…
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has embarked on an ambitious project to address the escalating concern of microplastic contamination in food. Launched on August 18, 2024, in New Delhi, the initiative titled “Micro-and Nano-Plastics as Emerging Food Contaminants: Establishing Validated Methodologies and Understanding the Prevalence in Different Food Matrices,”…
