MoU with Adani: KISS-Mayurbhanj in offing

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24: The Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Adani Foundation, Ahmadabad to set up a branch of the institute in the tribals-populated district of Mayurbhanj. Founder of KIIT & KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta and Adani Foundation chairperson Priti Adani signed the agreement in the […]

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3.24 lakh Odisha Govt employees’ database online now

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24: So far, the database of 3.24 lakh regular Government employees has been updated in the human resources management system (HRMS). The salary bills and other financial transactions are being made through this automated system. The annual increment, GPF other advances and leave matters would also be put to auto mode through this […]

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SUM projects medicos’ future to avoid Govt ire

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22: A day after the State Government removed Institute of Media Sciences and SUM Hospital (IMSSH) in Bhubaneswar from the list of empanelled hospitals following the fire mishap that has claimed 26 lives so far, the hospital authorities on Saturday sought cooperation from the Government for restoration of normalcy in patient treatment care […]

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At 11.10%, Odisha fish production growth highest

Bhubaneswar, Oct 22:  Odisha has doubled the farmers’ real income during the last decade through high value commercial activities in fishery and animal resource development sectors as revealed from the survey conducted in 2013. Secretary Fisheries and Animal Resource Development (F&ARD) appraised this in the review meeting on enhancing sea food export held under the […]

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SUM fire: Atanu yields to pressure, resigns

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21: Health and Family Welfare Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, who was facing flak over the SUM Hospital fire that killed 25 persons and also a series of inefficiencies involving his department, on Friday resigned from his post owing moral responsibility. The development came amid mounting pressure on Nayak to quit his post, particularly […]

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SUM owner Manoj Nayak surrenders, arrested

Bhubaneswar, Oct 20: Founder and owner SUM Hospital Manoj Ranjan Nayak was arrested by the Commissionerate Police on Thursday after he surrendered before it in connection with deaths of 21 patients over Monday’s fire tragedy at the hospital, confirmed Commissioner of Police YB Khurania on Thursday. On Wednesday, the police issued look out circular notice […]

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SUM fire: NHRC takes suo moto note, puts Chief Secy on notice

Bhubaneswar, Oct 19: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that on the death of at least 21 persons at the SUM Hospital and Medical College in Bhubaneswar after a major fire broke out on Monday evening and served a notice to the Chief Secretary. The […]

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Four SUM officials arrested for fire tragedy

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18: The Commissionerate Police on Tuesday evening arrested four Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital officials, including its superintendent on the charges of negligence in conduct and safety that caused of the major fire in the hospital on Monday evening killing 20 persons. The Khandagiri Police arrested hospital superintendent Pusparaj Samantasinghar, ex-Executive […]

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ECoR special drive against fire crackers transportation by trains

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18: As Diwali just a few days away, Railways have geared up their machinery to prevent carrying crackers in passengers and Mail/Express trains. Carrying inflammable items in train journey is strictly prohibited. East Coast Railway (ECoR) has formed a special squad to keep a strict vigil on carrying inflammable items in trains for […]

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