Odisha Steps Up Fight Against Sickle Cell Anaemia and Thalassemia with State-Level Training Initiative

Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push to eliminate genetic blood disorders, the National Health Mission (NHM), in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a two-day state-level Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop in Bhubaneswar on April 22 and 23, focusing on awareness, counselling, and treatment protocols for sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The initiative aligns with the National Sickle…

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Naval Headquarters Hosts Successful 3rd Edition of Station Commanders’ Workshop

New Delhi: The Naval Headquarters in New Delhi recently concluded the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the Station Commanders’ Workshop (SCW 24/1), held from March 18th to 20th, 2024. The workshop, a significant assembly of Station Commanders from across the Navy, aimed to provide administrative and functional support to operational units. More than 100 delegates,…

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‘No mask No entry’ to be implemented in commercial outlets in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In the wake of rising Covid cases in the city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to tighten up measures making ‘no mask no entry’ mandatory in malls and commercial outlets. ‘No mask no entry’ and ‘no mask no goods’ will be enforced across the city, informed BMC Commissioner Vijay Amruta Kulange. All…

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Odisha’s Heritage Enthusiasts Trace Ancient Roots in 10th Jagatsinghpur Walk

Jagatsinghpur: The tenth edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walk (JHW) concluded on Sunday, marking yet another milestone in the district’s growing movement to rediscover and preserve its rich historical and cultural legacy. Around 35 heritage enthusiasts gathered near the Anakhia Post Office under Biridi block, embarking on a day-long journey that began with a visit…

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Global Odia Community Unites in Harmony to Sing State Anthem ‘Bande Utkal Janani’

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable display of solidarity, Odias worldwide came together to sing Odisha’s state anthem, ‘Bande Utkal Janani,’ at 11:00 AM on the inauguration day of the first World Odia Language Conference (1st Biswa Odia Bhasa Sammilani), marking a collective celebration of Odia language and culture. State government officials, both in Odisha and abroad,…

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