Cuttack: Friends Colony in Cuttack is grappling with growing sanitation concerns as heaps of garbage are being dumped in the open by Cuttack Municipal Corporation’s workers. The situation has raised serious concerns about waste management practices and public health in the area.Large piles of mixed waste, including plastic, food leftovers and household garbage, were seen…
Bhubaneswar: As many as 10 private hospitals have been de-rostered from the Ayushman Bharat-Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana over alleged irregularities and violations of scheme norms, while another hospital in Ganjam district has been penalised for submitting duplicate claims, health minister Mukesh Mahaling said in the assembly on Monday.Mahaling said the govt had examined 56 complaints…
Bhubaneswar: Two years back, Sakuntala Chatar (35) would trek at least an hour inside Odisha’s Chandaka-Dampada wildlife sanctuary negotiating the forests full of wild animals, particularly elephants, to fetch water that was not even fit for drinking. The trek would be twice daily, at times even in the night. The tube wells where she lived—Kandelei…
Bhubaneswar: The shortage of LPG across Odisha has not only impacted the poor workers but also the construction activities, with labourers struggling to cook meals on time, leading to delayed arrival at project sites and affecting overall productivity.The construction workers, most of whom depend on 5-kg LPG cylinders, say availability has become erratic, forcing many…
Bhubaneswar: The civic body’s mass anti-rabies vaccination drive kicked off on Monday, with an aim to vaccinate 40,000 stray dogs in three months. Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) mayor Sulochana Das flagged off the special drive.As many as 15 teams have taken up on-site vaccination, each given a target to vaccinate 50 dogs in a day….
Bhubaneswar: Aiming to reconnect people with the state’s rich cultural heritage and traditions, the 14-day Odia Pakhya — from Utkal Divas on April 1 to Odia New Year — will be a grand celebration this year, culture minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced on Monday.The festival, which was added to the state’s cultural calendar last year, will…
Participants at the workshop organised by AIIMS Bhubaneswar and National Academy of Medical Sciences on Monday Bhubaneswar: Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon become a key player in organ transplant, with experts saying it will first transform diagnosis, organ-matching and compatibility checks long before it enters the operation theatre.The view emerged at a workshop-cum-regional continuing medical…
Bhubaneswar: Justice Satrughana Pujahari on Monday took charge as the chairperson of Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC), marking his second term.A former judge of Orissa HC, Justice Pujahari earlier took over as OHRC chairperson on Feb 10, 2023. He said the commission would remain an accessible institution committed to protecting human dignity. He emphasised timely…
AI muddleInternationally acclaimed sand sculptor Sudarsan Patnaik was recently taken by surprise when Bollywood showman Subhash Ghai sent him an appreciation message, thanking him for making a fabulous sand sculpture of Ghai himself. Taking to X, Ghai showered praise on Sudarsan, calling him the finest sand artist in India. It was all very flattering, except…
The family members of an Odia officer heaved a sigh of relief on Sunday, as his LPG-loaded tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is on its way to India. Ashok Kumar Dixit, chief officer of the vessel, was stranded at Ras Laffan anchorage for over a month because of the partial blockade of the…
