Bhubaneswar: The Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar is set to expand its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity from 16 beds to 40, marking a significant boost to its critical care facilities. The decision was announced by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi, chairperson of the hospital’s Rogi Kalyan Samiti (Patient Welfare Committee), following a governing body meeting of…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards leveraging advanced technology and research to bolster India’s industrial infrastructure, the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) under the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer at the Indian…
Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate and University of Chicago Professor Dr. Michael Kremer visited Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar today to observe the advancements in Odisha’s agriculture sector. Recognized with the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on reducing global poverty, Dr. Kremer praised the state’s resilience and innovative strategies in agricultural development. Dr. Kremer commended…
Bhubaneswar: The average monthly income of agricultural households in Odisha is ₹5,112, as per data from the National Statistical Office (NSO), revealed Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo in the state Assembly on Wednesday. Responding to a question by Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati, Singh Deo shared insights into the financial status…
Mumbai: The 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation Films hosted the international premiere of the documentary “My Mercury” today. Directed by Joelle Chesselet, the film offers an intimate and challenging exploration of her brother Yves Chesselet’s life, a solitary conservationist on Mercury Island off the coast…
Bhubaneswar: V Sriram, Managing Director of the Nudge Institute, met with Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Power, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on Monday to discuss strategies for addressing distress migration in Odisha. The meeting also included Sushil Kumar Lohani, Principal Secretary of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved eight important proposals during its meeting on Wednesday. These decisions encompass a range of initiatives aimed at boosting infrastructure, animal welfare, fisheries, education, and irrigation in the state. Poultry Development Scheme Approved The Cabinet greenlit the sub-scheme Poultry Development under the State Sector…
Bhubaneswar: Odia cinema enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers have much to look forward to as the Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF) gears up to captivate audiences from 7-9 June 2024 at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Hosted by the Bhubaneswar Film Circle, this exclusive Odia film festival will showcase 15 award-winning and classic Odia films from 1960 onwards. Open…
Bengaluru: A 13-year-old boy who went missing on Wednesday evening was found dead just hours later, his burnt body discovered in a deserted area of the city. The victim, Nishchith A, a Class 8 student at Christ School, had left home around 5 p.m. to attend tuition but never returned. According to police, Nishchith’s parents…
Bhubaneswar: The newly renovated Ekamra Haat with new looks and facilities has been reopened on Gandhi Jayanti today. The Haat has two Zones – Ekamra Kutir and Ekamra Bazar. While Ekamra Kutir has 50 stalls including 8 for live demonstration, Ekamra Bazar has 33 stalls in a large open space. Out of 83 stalls, 56…
