Renowned Zoologist Professor Panchanan Nath Passes Away at 74

Sambalpur: Professor Panchanan Nath, an eminent zoologist and former Syndicate Member of Sambalpur University, passed away on May 3, 2025. He was 74. His demise marks the end of a remarkable era in Indian academia, particularly in the field of fish reproductive physiology. A widely respected academic, Professor Nath served as Professor of Zoology at […]

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Odisha: AIIMS Bhubaneswar launches Robotic Knee Replacement Facility

Bhubaneswar, April 25: In a major achievement in the healthcare sector in Odisha, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has its state-of-the-art Robotic Knee Replacement facility. This marks the first-ever robotic knee replacement procedure in the Government sector of Odisha and eastern India, setting a new standard for advanced medical care in the region. In a ground-breaking surgery, the […]

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Heatwave: Schools, Anganwadi centres in Odisha to remain closed from Wednesday 

Bhubaneswar, April 22: In the wake of the intense heatwave sweeping Odisha, the Odisha Government on Tuesday announced closure of all schools in the State from Wednesday. “All schools run by the Government, Government-aided and private will remain closed from tomorrow due to heatwave. Stern action will be taken if any private schools found violating […]

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Odisha: EOW arrests four in Rs 8.1 crore SBI loan fraud

Bhubaneswar, April 21: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested four persons in connection with Rs 8.1 crore loan fraud schemes at the Jaydev Vihar and Damana Chhak branches of State Bank of India (SBI). While Smruti Ranjan Sethy and M. Dibyashree Jyoti Ranjan were arrested from Jagatsinghpur, Niranjan Behera and Debasish Behera were nabbed from […]

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Memorial Lecture Organized As Tribute To 1st VC Of Maa Manikeshwari University

Bhawanipatna: Maa Manikeshwari University, Bhawanipatna, organized a memorial lecture series on April 16 as a tribute to the university’s first Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sanjay Kumar Satapathy. Prof. Satapathy played a pivotal role in shaping the erstwhile Kalahandi University and had envisioned introducing the newly established university to the world. Unfortunately, he passed away during his tenure, […]

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Odisha: Nadda visits AIIMS Bhubaneswar, inaugurates Central Research Laboratory; lays stone for Multiutility & Gastronomy Block

Bhubaneswar, April 12: Union Health & Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar on Saturday and inaugurated Central Research Laboratory and laid foundation stone of Multiutility & Gastronomy Block. The state-of-the-art Central Research Laboratory, a transformative initiative aimed at advancing cutting-edge medical research and fostering innovation, […]

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ECoR breaks records with significant infrastructure development in 2024-25 FY 

Bhubaneswar, April 7: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully added a total of 281.5 kilometers of new lines and multi-tracking, marking an impressive 50% increase over the previous fiscal year’s achievement of 187.2 kilometers in the 2024-25 financial year, setting new records in railway infrastructure development. This substantial progress also underscores ECoR’s commitment to […]

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Odisha CM leaves for Delhi to attend Odisha Investors’ Meet, MoU signing ceremony

Bhubaneswar, April 6: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday left for New Delhi, where he will hold significant discussions aimed at propelling Odisha towards greater industrial advancement and economic growth. During his visit, he will address various stakeholders and industry leaders, sharing the vision for Odisha’s future and emphasizing the reforms and initiatives taken […]

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18 Rare Manuscripts Collected By Maa Manikeshwari University

Bhawanipatna: In a significant stride in its initiative to preserve ancient texts and educate students about the importance of historical manuscripts through a manuscript collection drive, 18 rare manuscripts were received by Maa Manikeshwari University on April 2, 2025. The initiative aims to recover and conserve ancient manuscripts while also providing students with valuable insights […]

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ECoR achieves record freight loading of 259.254 MT in 2024-25 FY

Bhubaneswar, April 1: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a new benchmark in freight transportation by achieving a record 259.254 million tons of originating freight during the 2024-25 financial year (from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025), said an official release. According to an ECoR communique, this remarkable feat marks a significant milestone […]

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