Bhubaneswar: In a significant advancement for healthcare services in the state, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MGM Healthcare Pvt Ltd, Chennai, to facilitate heart transplantation at SCB Medical College and Hospital (MCH) in Cuttack. The MoU was signed in the presence of Health and Family…
New Delhi: The Post Office Act, 2023, a significant legislative reform aimed at modernizing India’s postal services, has officially come into force today. This follows its passage in both houses of Parliament and the assent of the President of India on December 24, 2023. The new Act, which repeals the Indian Post Office Act of 1898,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated 158 development projects valued at over Rs 987 crore during a district-level function in Keonjhar on Sunday, marking the completion of 100 days of his government. The event saw the inauguration of 55 projects and the laying of foundations for an additional 98 projects. Speaking to attendees, Chief…
Bhubaneswar: On Thursday, the official notification for the upcoming elections to three Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha was released. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Prashant Nanda, and Amar Patnaik are set to retire as members of the upper house from Odisha in April. As per the notification, the polling is scheduled for February 27, taking place…
Bhubaneswar: Setting an example of educational excellence, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the revamped Government High School in IRC Village, State Capital. This transformation project represents a comprehensive initiative to elevate the educational infrastructure, introducing smart classrooms and top-tier facilities for students. The transformed school premises now feature modern amenities, including 12 new classrooms, a…
Aizawl: Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, on Saturday underscored the transformative power of infrastructure in shaping India’s development journey. Speaking at the 233rd Mid-Term Council Meeting of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) held at Mizoram University Campus in Aizawl, he emphasized that a strong road network is…
Goa/Kochi: The French Carrier Strike Group, led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle, has commenced a week-long visit to India, reinforcing the robust maritime partnership between India and France. Scheduled from January 3 to January 9, 2025, the visit includes port calls in Goa and Kochi, aiming to enhance interoperability and foster…
New Delhi: Indian national Nimisha Priya, a 37-year-old nurse from Kerala’s Palakkad district, is scheduled to be executed in Yemen on July 16, according to human rights activist Samuel Jerome of the Save Nimisha Priya Action Council. The development follows the official issuance of her execution letter and confirmation from Yemeni jail authorities. Nimisha has…
Bhubaneswar: Heritage and identity are deeply intertwined, continuously evolving and redefining each other beyond monuments and physical structures. This broader understanding formed the core of discussions at the 18th edition of Odisha Manaska, where participants reflected on how tangible, intangible and natural heritage together shape collective and individual identities. The monthly discussion forum, organised by…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards achieving the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) has successfully established and tested India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility. This landmark accomplishment places India among a select group of nations possessing advanced hypersonic testing capabilities. The development of this cutting-edge facility received…
