Chief Justice Urges Government-Led Measures to Combat Human Trafficking, Bonded Labour in Odisha

Cuttack: In a deeply reflective keynote address at the State-Level Conference on Combating Human Trafficking and Bonded Labour in Odisha, held at the Odisha Judicial Academy on Saturday, Chief Justice Harish Tandon of the High Court of Orissa called on the State Government to take urgent and concrete measures against bonded labour and human trafficking, […]

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MMU Hosts Lecture on Data-Driven Solutions for Maternal, Child Health

Bhawanipatna: Maa Manikeshwari University’s Department of Computer Science, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), recently organized an invited lecture under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nibedita Nath. The lecture, titled “From Data to Decision – Analytics for Maternal and Child Well-Being,” focused on the use of data analytics to improve health outcomes […]

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Two Bihar Minors Rescued from Bonded Labour In Odisha’s Ganjam

Bhubaneswar: In a coordinated operation, the Ganjam District Administration successfully rescued two child bonded labourers, aged 13 and 14, from exploitative working conditions in Hinjilikatu. The children, both hailing from Bihar, were allegedly trafficked and exploited for months at local eateries. Reportedly, the operation was initiated following a tip-off to the District Collector, Ganjam, by […]

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Ganesh Puja: Odisha Artist Crafts Miniature Ganesh Idol on Pencil Tip

Bhubaneswar: Renowned miniature artist L. Eshwar Rao, a resident of Jatni in Odisha has created a unique piece of art on the occasion of Ganesh Puja. This year, Rao has crafted a 1 cm tall Ganesh idol on the tip of a pencil. The intricate idol was completed over four days, with the artist dedicating […]

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Odisha To Create Model Village Free From Bonded Labour: Minister

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha would work towards creating a model village free from bonded labour, said Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik while addressing the State Consultation on Human Trafficking and Bonded Labour organised in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Speaking at the event, organised by SURAKHYA, a coalition of over 30 NGOs from across Odisha, […]

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International Lecture on Cancer Awareness Held at Maa Manikeshwari University

Bhawanipatna: An international lecture was held at the Department of Zoology of Maa Manikeshwari University, Bhawanipatna, on Monday, focusing on cancer awareness and prevention. The lecture was presented by Dr. Reeti Behera, a renowned scientist from the United States, who shared her insights on the scientific causes of cancer and various preventive measures that individuals […]

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MoU Signed Between MMU, NAWO to Promote Women’s Empowerment

Bhawanipatna: In a landmark initiative aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women, Maa Manikeshwari University (MMU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Alliance of Women (NAWO). The agreement was formally signed by Dr. Nibedita Nath, Acting Vice-Chancellor of MMU, and renowned social activist Pramila Swain, who serves as the Secretary […]

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“I Didn’t Kill My Husband” by Gautam Prakash Sounds Familiar, But Is It?

The words “I Didn’t Kill My Husband” might sound familiar. It echoes the kind of lines you hear in crime shows, headlines, or true crime podcasts. But this time, it is not a news story. It is a book, a chilling new psychological thriller by Gautam Prakash. Inspired by the tension of real-life mysteries but […]

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Sujeet Kumar Urges MMU Students to Create the Future

Bhawanipatna: Quoting the timeless words of Abraham Lincoln, “The best way to predict the future is to create it,” Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar, during an interactive workshop on “Being Future Ready” at Maa Manikeshwari University (MMU), Bhawanipatna on Saturday, urged students to become the architects of their own destinies. A distinguished alumnus of the […]

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Odisha Government Bats for Scalable Agri-Tech Solutions

Bhubaneswar: “If an innovation is not scaled early, it risks becoming obsolete,” said Subhranshu Mishra, Additional Secretary of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, during his address at an agriculture technology workshop held in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The State-Level Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Promoting Agri-Tech in Odisha, hosted in collaboration with Social […]

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