Bhubaneswar: Junior doctors in Odisha have decided to end their strike and return to their duties by midnight today, following a commitment from the State government to implement a new policy aimed at ensuring a safe work environment in healthcare facilities. The resolution came after a meeting led by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of Health and Family Welfare…
Bhubaneswar: The Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line Project, a crucial infrastructure initiative under Indian Railways, is making significant progress despite facing extraordinary engineering challenges, particularly in tunnel construction. Spanning 301 kilometers, the project aims to improve connectivity in remote regions of Odisha and is under close monitoring by the Ministry of Railways to ensure timely completion. Key…
Bhubaneswar: A special sensitization programme titled “Odia Language: A Teaching Aid in Technical Education” was conducted at the College of IT & Management Education (CIME) in Bhubaneswar. The event, aimed at promoting the use of Odia as a medium for teaching and learning in technical education, witnessed the participation of prominent dignitaries and educationists. Minister…
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened its 44th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on August 22-23, 2024, chaired by CEO Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao. A key focus of the discussions was the formation of an inter-ministerial committee in each state to tackle the growing concerns over pesticide usage…
New Delhi: In a gesture of solidarity and humanitarian support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri) Cubes to the Government of Ukraine. The donation was made during an official handover, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the Indian Prime Minister for the timely…
Kyiv: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, today at the historic Maryinskyi Palace in Kyiv, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations between India and Ukraine. The meeting, which focused on strengthening ties and addressing key regional and global issues, resulted in the signing of four major agreements aimed at…
Bhubaneswar: National Space Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm today at the Odisha Space Research Application Centre (ORSAC). The event, which marked the nation’s pride in its recent space achievements, was graced by Odisha’s Minister for Science & Technology, Krushna Chandra Patra. Joining as the Guest of Honour, Principal Secretary to the Science and Technology…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will celebrate its first-ever State-Level Local Self-Government Day this year. The announcement was made following a meeting chaired by Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushnachandra Mahapatra, who emphasized that the celebration should break from tradition and be observed in a unique and meaningful way. The meeting, held in the State Assembly, saw…
Ahmedabad: Amateur stamp collectors with an interest in philately will soon have more opportunities to pursue their hobby through the newly launched Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana, a scholarship scheme designed to promote philately among students. The initiative, introduced by the Department of Posts, aims to integrate philately into the mainstream education system by fostering research and…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move aimed at curbing nightlife excesses and illegal liquor trade, the Odisha government on Friday announced the complete shutdown of all dance bars in the state. The announcement was made by Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan during the adjournment motion in the Odisha Assembly, signaling a major shift in the state’s regulatory stance…
