Boost to cancer care in AHPGIC as NMC gives nod to start MD Pathology course

Bhubaneawar, March 24: In another boost to cancer care in Odisha, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has given permission to start MD Pathology course having four seats at the Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer (AHPGIC), Cuttack. The NMC has given Letter of Intent (LoI) for four seats of MD Pathology Course from current […]

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Dharmendra meets Union Forest Minister, urges to call urgent meet on Odisha forest fires

Bhubaneawar, March 13: With 35% of total forest fires in the country being reported from Odisha alone, Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday urged Union Forest and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to convene an urgent meeting containing the forest fires in the State. Pradhan met his Cabinet colleague Yadav in Delhi […]

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Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik receives Guinness World Records for Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium

Bhubaneawar, March 10: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday awarded with certificate of recognition from Guinness World Records for Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela being world’s largest fully seated hockey stadium. Built in record 15 months, the 20,011 seat stadium is now a benchmark in hockey infrastructure. “This recognition by Guinness Book of World Records […]

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Odisha Govt approves 25 industrial projects worth Rs 5,827.27 crore

Bhubaneswar, March 4: The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) headed by Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena on Saturday approved 25 industrial projects with a cumulative investment of Rs 5,827.27 crore, and expected employment generation for over 25,000 people. The 115th meeting of the SLSWCA also recommended three large projects of investment value of around […]

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar educates budding doctors on gastrointestinal emergencies 

Bhubaneswar, March 3: In order to educate young and upcoming doctors, physicians and surgeons regarding the nuances of managing Gastrointestinal Emergencies, a day-long symposium on “What is new in Gastrointestinal Emergencies: An Evidence Based Approach” was organised by the Department of Gastroenterology of AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Friday. Gastrointestinal emergencies constitute a major chunk of the […]

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Odisha: CM launches distribution of bicycles to 8,000 community partners

Bhubaneawar March 2: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched the bicycle distribution programme at a function in Lokseva Bhawan here to cover 8,000 community partners – Jalasathi, Aahaar Karmi, Swachha Karmi, Swachha Sathi, Swachha Supervisor engaged in urban development programmes across 115 urban local bodies (ULBs). “Besides facilitating their mobility, access to personal transportation […]

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CM launches 2nd version of Odisha SDG Indicator Framework

Bhubaneawar, February 28: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday launched the second version of the Odisha SDG Indicator Framework (OSIF 2.0) through virtual mode and urged every department to make intelligent use of this framework as together we march towards 2030. “The clarion call issued by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a […]

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Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik receives Sportstar Aces Award

Mumbai/Bhubaneawar, February 27: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday received the ‘Best State for Promotion of Sports’ Award at the Sportstar Aces 2023 in Mumbai. Chief Minister Patnaik received this award from Suresh Nambath, Editor, The Hindu and legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar at a ceremony hosted by The Hindu Group in Mumbai. “Odisha won this […]

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Odisha: Pradeep Kumar Jena appointed new Chief Secretary 

Bhubaneawar, February 26: Senior IAS officer Pradeep Kumar Jena has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha, said an official statement on Sunday. He will succeed Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, whose term ends on February 28. “Pradeep Kumar Jena, IAS (RR-1989), DC-cum-ACS and Secretary to Government, Planning and Convergence Department with additional charge of […]

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Yuva Sangam: Sikkim students arrive in Rourkela on 5-day exposure tour to Odisha 

Rourkela, February 25: The NIT Rourkela team on Saturday welcomed 25 participants from Sikkim and five faculty/staff of NIT Sikkim for a week-long exposure tour to Odisha under the Yuva Sangam Programme. The Yuva Sangam youth exchange programme under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) –Yuva Sangam programme is an initiative by the Ministry of […]

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