Bhubaneswar: The Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programme for the prevention of filariasis will commence across select districts of Odisha from February 10, with around 7.40 lakh people set to receive anti-filariasis medication. As per the schedule, the National Deworming Day (NDD) programme will be conducted alongside the MDA drive from February 10 to 19 in…
Bhubaneswar: The Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 concluded on a resounding note, securing an unprecedented ₹16.73 lakh crore in investment commitments across 593 projects, with the potential to create 12.88 lakh jobs across more than 20 sectors. The event marked a transformative milestone for Odisha, positioning the state as a premier destination for…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday visited the site of the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort and reviewed the situation with senior officials. He was briefed on the incident by the Delhi Police Commissioner and other top officers who were present at the location. Shah later visited Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a steady decline in its birth rate, as revealed by the 2020 Sample Registration Survey (SRS). The state’s birth rate was recorded at 17.7, significantly lower than the national average of 19.5, according to Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling. The Minister shared the data in the Odisha Assembly on…
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has returned to India following a successful participation in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 held in Malaysia. The joint air exercise, conducted from August 5 to August 9, took place at Kuantan and involved a collaborative effort with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The IAF contingent, which included…
Cuttack: The Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack roared to life as the second edition of Ultimate Kho Kho commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony on Sunday. A multitude of fervent fans gathered to witness the kick-off of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2, a league that garnered immense popularity in its debut season. Conceived by…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday officially approved the rollout of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020) across higher education institutions in the state, with implementation set to begin in the current academic year (2024-25). The new policy will be applied in all public universities and affiliated colleges under the Odisha Higher…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s investment momentum continues post the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, with HIF Global India, a multinational company from Chile, expressing its interest in investing $1 billion in the state’s renewable energy sector. The company presented its proposal on e-fuel production before Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh…
Itanagar: After an absence of 42 years, the Namdapha flying squirrel (Biswamoyopterus biswasi) has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant wildlife event. Initially documented in 1981 based on a solitary individual found in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve, the elusive mammal had eluded zoologists during subsequent expeditions, leading to speculation about its status. Teams…
New Delhi: In a recent development, the Minister of Women and Child Development, Shrimati Smriti Zubin Irani, provided a detailed account of the measures taken by the government for the welfare and development of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs).
