Author: Odisha News Tune

Bhubaneswar, August 22, 2017: Odisha Government on Tuesday launched Injectable Contraceptive programme, aimed to maintain healthy gap between the births of children by using injectable contraceptive. The injections would be available for free at public health facilities. Health and Family Welfare Secretary PK Meherda launched the programme christened as ‘Antara’ which is considered to be effective […]

Bhubaneswar, August 21, 2017: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday handed over the appointment letters to as many as 581 doctors and asserted that more than 5,700 posts of Paramedics will also be filled up this year. “I congratulate all the doctors who are joining the prestigious Odisha Medical Service today. Healthcare is a top […]

Bhubaneswar, August 20, 2017: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday flagged of 11 mobile medical units (MMUs) here on Sunday in order to provide doorstep healthcare facility in rural areas in Odisha. The service will be available free of cost.  The global positioning system (GPS)-enabled MMUs were the initiative of Hindustan […]

Bhubaneswar, August 20: At least five Odia passengers, including a woman sustained minor injuries after fourteen coaches of a high-speed Puri-Haridwar Kalinga Utkal Express jumped the rails on Saturday evening, with one of them crashing into a house adjacent to the track near Khatauli in UP on Saturday evening, claiming at least 23 lives.  While […]

Bhubaneswar, August 15, 2017: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who felt ‘mildly’ sick while he was delivering his Independence Speech at Mahatma Gandhi Marg here on Tuesday, said he is perfectly fine now after taking two glasses of nimbu water and would attend all pre-scheduled events for the day  today.  “Should have had adequate water for […]

Bhubaneswar, August 11, 2017: The lightning death count in the five-month span from April to August (till date) this year stood at 280, said a Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) communiqué. The deaths occurred in 29 of 30 districts. While the highest number 30 causalities were reported in Ganjam and Mayurbhanj districts, 24 deaths were recorded […]

Bhubaneswar, August 10, 2017: Online social media and social networking service giant Facebook on Thursday started imparting digital marketing skills to women entrepreneurs of the Odisha. Within one year, over 25,000 entrepreneurs and SHG groups will be trained in digital marketing.  Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the workshop titled ‘Digital Marketing Skills’ conducted in partnership […]

Bhubaneswar, August 10: A day after para athlete Jayanti Behera rued lack of support from the Government and corporate sectors to para athletes, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday felicitated the World Junior Para Athletics Championships gold and silver medallist and also annocuned a cash prize of Rs 12 lakh  for her.  “I am delighted […]

Bhubaneswar, Aug 9, 2017: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday paid homage to the martyrs and freedom fighters who dedicated their lives to the liberation of the country from the British rule on the occasion of 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement and called upon youth to learn about the freedom fighters and the freedom […]

Bhubaneswar, Aug 9, 2017: With the flash floods leaving a trail of destruction in southern Odisha, the State Government on Wednesday pegged the damage at Rs 218.72 crore. The southern districts of Rayagada, Kalahandi, Malkangiri, Nawarangpur and Koraput were severely affected due to heavy rain and floods in river Nagavali, Kalyani, Indravati, Turi, Bhaskel, Bangeri, […]