Against the Backdrop of India’s approx 1.77 Lakh Road Deaths yearly, KIMS Hospital Trains Auto-Rickshaw Drivers in Life-Saving CPR, First Aid as First Responders Thane, Feb 07: KIMS Hospitals, Thane, has launched a community-focused, community-led initiative to strengthen emergency response during the critical golden hour by training auto-rickshaw drivers as first responders. As part of the program, over 100 auto-rickshaw drivers from the Thane–Ghodbunder Road…
Design for people and productivity, not just space, says MoHUA Secretary at NTCP conference
Ahmedabad, Jan 07 : Urban planning in India must move beyond drawing city boundaries and focus on people, productivity and time efficiency, K. Srinivas, Secretary, Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), said on Thursday while inaugurating the 74th National Town & Country Planners Conference organised by the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI). Mr. Srinivas said urbanisation has now been recognised as a positive…
IIT-Madras and Unicorn India Ventures launch Rs 600 crore “IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I”
Chennai, Feb 7: IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP), India’s first university-based research park and a leading force behind India’s deep tech transformation, and Unicorn India Ventures, India’s leading DeepTech VC Fund, have joined hands to launch a Rs 600 crore deep tech fund. The fund will also have an additional Rs 400 crore as greenshoe option. IIT Madras India’s premier engineering institution—has ranked No. 1…
Manoj Pahwa & Kumud Mishra Engage Media at Kolkata Trailer Screening
Film actors Manoj Pahwa and Kumud Mishra interact with the media in Kolkata during the special trailer screening of their upcoming film ASSI Kolkata, Feb 07: Actors Manoj Pahwa and Kumud Mishra arrived in Kolkata today to attend a special media preview of the trailer of their upcoming film ASSI. The closed-door trailer screening was held at SSR Globe Cinema, where journalists from Kolkata were invited…
Palo Alto Networks NextWave Program Accelerates Partner Profitability and AI-Driven Security Outcomes
Evolution shifts focus to “Platformization,” rewarding technical expertise and service-led growth Mumbai, India, Feb 7 — Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced the next generation of its NextWave Partner Program, fundamentally redefining partner profitability for the AI era. As the industry moves toward AI-driven security, NextWave moves beyond transactional volume to reward partners who deliver platform-centric security outcomes. The evolved…
1,853 Students from Betanati Block to Appear for Board Examination This Year
Betanati Feb, 7: As per Notification No. 2805 dated 03.12.2025 issued by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack, this year’s Matric Examination will commence on February 19 and conclude on March 2. All subjects except Mathematics will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, while the Mathematics examination will continue from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM. For this year, Betanati PM SHRI…
Blood Donation Camp Organised by Commissionerate Police
Jatni, Feb, 7: A blood donation camp was organised by the Commissionerate Police in collaboration with the Red Cross and the NSS unit of Xavier University. Police Commissioner Devdatta Singh inaugurated the camp. Among the dignitaries present were Additional Deputy Police Commissioner Manas Gadnayak; actor and Red Cross Executive Member Dr. Rushi Pattnaik; Dilip Das Sharma; the Registrar of Xavier University; NSS Programme Coordinator Siddhartha…
Uniforms for Shishu Vatika Students by the 15th
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 7:: Free uniforms will be distributed to students of Shishu Vatika (pre-primary classes) in all government and aided schools across the state by the 15th of this month. An amount of ₹1,000 per child has been provided for this purpose. The same rules that were implemented for Class I students will also apply to Shishu Vatika children. Based on the recommendations of the…
Annual Function of Kusumita Government Girls’ High School Held with Enthusiasm
Keonjhar, Feb, 7: The annual function of Kusumita Government Girls’ High School under Keonjhar Sadar Block was held successfully. Sadar BDO Binod Chandra Panda attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Sunaram Singh, Special Officer of the District Welfare Office, presided over the function. Among the distinguished guests were Sanjay Kumar Dhal, District Education Inspector; Jayanta Kumar Samanta Singhar, Additional District Welfare Officer; Sarat Kumar…
District-Level Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Programme Held in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur,Feb, 7: A district-level Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Programme was held today at the local Urban Primary Health Centre under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia. The awareness campaign will be conducted across various blocks of the district from January 30 to February 13, 2026, through extensive publicity and outreach activities, with the aim of eliminating leprosy from the district. Under the…
Funds Released for Kanyā Bibaha Yojana
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 7: The Mukhyamantri Kanyā Bibaha Yojana is set to be implemented in the state. After its announcement, the scheme will be launched for the first time from the sacred Tara Tarini temple in Ganjam. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi will inaugurate the Mukhyamantri Kanyā Bibaha Yojana from the Tara Tarini shrine in Ganjam. This scheme, initiated by the Department of Women and Child Development, will…
Annual Function of Suryapur Upper Primary School Held: The Prameya
Balasore, Feb, 7: The annual function of Suryapur Government Upper Primary School under Dhusuri in Dhamnagar block of Bhadrak district was held under the अध्यक्षता of distinguished freedom fighter Ramahari Goswami. Dhusuri Sarpanch Antaryami Pati attended as the Chief Guest, while noted educationist Pandit Nrusingha Charan Nayak joined as the Chief Speaker. Among the honored guests were Education Coordinator Abhaya Sahu, educationists Nirod Behera and…
Big Announcement for Farmers in Budget 2026
Delhi, Feb, 7: In the Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made a major announcement for farmers. Special emphasis has been placed on the cultivation of high-value agricultural products such as cashew, cocoa, and sandalwood. The target has been set to develop Indian cashew and cocoa as premium global brands by 2030.
District-Level Team Conducts Visit to Raipahad
Nandapur, Feb, 7: A district-level team is scheduled to visit Raipahad village in Nandapur block of Koraput district on Wednesday. The village, located under Golur Panchayat along the Andhra–Odisha border, has recently become the center of a dispute. As per available information, the team, led by the ADM under the direction of District Collector Manoj Satyaban Mahajan, will visit Raipahad to assess and review the…
Satkosia Set to Get Rs100 Crore Eco-Tourism Development
Satkosia, Feb, 7: A world-class eco-tourism hub will be developed in the Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary. Modern infrastructure will be built at an estimated cost of aroundRs100 crore. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) worth Rs 99.75 crore has been approved. Six locations within the tiger reserve have been identified to attract tourists. New entry gates will be developed at Purunakote, Jagannathpur, and Tikarpada. Additional new entry points…
Retired IAS Officer Shri Sudarshan Nayak Appointed Vice-Chairperson
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 7: Appointed as Vice-Chairperson of the High-Level Expert Committee of the School and Mass Education Department. Shri_Sudarshan_Nayak, a retired #IAS officer, has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson.
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Animal Protection and Welfare
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 7: On the occasion of Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare Awareness Month, let us, with everyone’s cooperation, promote compassion, awareness, and responsibility towards animals.
State Kayakalp Team Visits K. Nuagaon Community Health Centre
K. Nuagaon, Feb, 7: The State Kayakalp team visited the K. Nuagaon Community Health Centre in Kandhamal district. The state team was led by Dr. Shubhranshu Pradhan, along with Manas Kumar Khara and Debabrata Pati. The team first interacted with patients at the health centre regarding the free medicines being provided and the healthcare services available to them. Later, they inspected the hospital परिसर and…
Grand Ekadashi Rituals Held at Nabarangpur Jagannath Temple: The Sakala
Nabarangpur, Feb, 7:: On the occasion of Magha Shukla Ekadashi, the Ekadashi rituals of the deities and the Sri Satyanarayan Puja and Homa were performed on Thursday at the Sri Jagannath Temple in Nabarangpur. Early in the morning, after the ceremonial opening of the temple doors (Dwara Phita Niti) of the deities, the Surya Puja and other customary rituals were completed, following which all the…
Rs197 Crore Transferred to SHG Accounts Across the State
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 7: Funds have been transferred to the accounts of 2,80,586 Self-Help Groups (SHGs). An amount of Rs197 crore 66 lakh 38 thousand 252 has been disbursed by Pravati Parida. Earlier, in three phases, Rs318 crore 30 lakh 16 thousand 645 had been provided. So far, 5,44,493 groups have received this assistance. The bank loan limit for SHGs has also been increased. The annual interest…
BJD Appoints P. Gouri as Working President
Rayagada Feb, 7: P. Gouri Shankar, former Vice-Chairman of Rayagada Block, has been appointed as the Working President of the state Biju Janata Dal (BJD). The party announced this through a press release. BJD State President Naveen Patnaik has selected Gouri for the position. During the previous government, Gouri served as the District Coordinator of the “Ama Odisha, Naveen Odisha” programme and also held the…