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…
Residents said the BMC has evaluated the user fee of the past 12 months and is retrospectively collecting them at one time Bhubaneswar: Several housing complexes that did not pay user fee saw heaps of garbage lying unattended on building premises as Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) sanitation team failed to turn up.Residents said the BMC…
Some developers’ associations have said that the escalating crude oil prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions, will impact the cost of transporting construction materials, while a prolonged disruption in supply could raise overall construction costs by 5% to 15% in the coming months Bhubaneswar: The ongoing conflict in West Asia in a ripple effect may impact…
Bhubaneswar: Police on Sunday rescued a 12-year-old girl, who was allegedly forced to work as a domestic help in a businessman’s residence in Chandrasekharpur area, where she was subjected to torture. Police sources said the case was reported from Shailashree Vihar.The minor was working at the businessman’s residence for the last one year and was…
NIFT students perform at the annual fest In a move aimed at strengthening campus infrastructure and promoting gender inclusivity, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has signed an agreement with IIM Sambalpur to construct a 450-bed girls hostel.Under its CSR initiative, MCL will provide financial assistance of Rs 44.54 crore for the project. The MoU was signed…
The accused in police custody Bhubaneswar: Puri police on Sunday arrested a man for murdering his friend the day before.The accused was identified as Gobinda Paikaray, known locally as Kalu. He killed his friend due to a fight over liquor.According to the police, Kalu had gathered with his friends – Samir Barik alias Tapu, Babula…
