Sambalpur: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik extended heartfelt congratulations to students and teachers alike for the inauguration of the new infrastructure at IIM Sambalpur. Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister for gracing the occasion, Patnaik underscored the significance of learning at IIMs and wished all students an enriching and exciting academic journey. Recognizing IIM Sambalpur’s swift…
New Delhi: In a major boost to employee benefits, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has increased the auto-settlement limit for advance claims from the existing ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. This significant move is expected to benefit lakhs of EPFO members by enabling faster access to funds, especially during urgent financial needs. The auto-settlement…
New Delhi: After black fungus and white fungus, cases of another fungus have been emerging in the country. The first case of Yellow fungus have been reported in a patient in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Experts believe that Yellow fungus could be scarier than black and white fungus. Lethargy, low appetite or no appetite at all…
Bhubaneswar: The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar will host the 73rd All India Hockey Championship in March 2025. The event promises to be a grand affair, with 27 men’s teams and 10 women’s teams from across the country set to compete. A preparatory meeting for the championship was chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh…
Elisabeth Borne becomes the first female prime minister of France in the last 30 years. On Monday she was appointed as the prime minister by President Emmanuel Macron. 61-year-old, Borne has served as labour minister since 2020 during the term of Macron as president. She held the portfolio of transport minister, and then minister for…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward strengthening public health systems, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister unveiled the State Action Plan on One Health and released the Annual Report of IDSP-IHIP-2024 at a special event held at the Health & Family Welfare Department’s conference hall in Lok Seva Bhawan. A key highlight of the event…
Bonai/Sundargarh: In a troubling case that raises questions about medical oversight in government hospitals, a four-year-old girl was mistakenly administered an anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) for a fever at the Bonai Sub-Divisional Hospital in Odisha’s Sundargarh district. The incident occurred on July 29, when Chinmayee Jena, a resident of Kodia village, brought her daughter to the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has directed his administration to unequivocally oppose any projects that jeopardize Odisha’s interests, threaten the livelihood of its residents, or harm the state’s environment. This directive was issued during a comprehensive review of inter-state irrigation projects held at Lok Seva Bhawan. “The interest of the people of Odisha is foremost…
Bhubaneswar: The 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is celebrating India’s profound connection with its rich biodiversity by presenting a specially curated package of Wildlife stories in the Non-Competition section. This exclusive collection of documentaries highlights the beauty, challenges, and urgent conservation needs of various species, showcasing India’s diverse landscapes and ecosystems….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 361 revamped schools across five districts on the third day of the fourth phase of the school transformation program under the 5T initiative. A total of 361 schools were inaugurated, including 105 high schools in Mayurbhanj, 100 in Balangir, 63 in Sambalpur, 60 in Rayagada, and 33 in Nuapada….
