Cuttack: A 500-bed trauma center will be established at SCB Medical College and Hospital. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the proposal for this state-of-the-art accident and emergency care facility. The project will be implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), with 60% funding from the central government and 40% from the state government. To establish this trauma center, the Chief…
Administration Visits Family of Migrant Worker Killed in Andhra Accident
Chandahandi: The Chandahandi Tehsildar, Sahadev Kutruka, visited the family of Rohit Gouda, a migrant laborer from Khairabhadi village under Chandahandi police station, who died in an accident in Andhra Pradesh. He provided financial assistance of ₹7,000 to Rohit’s wife, Khuramani, and inquired about the family’s situation. The administration has not yet provided any job or further support to the deceased’s family. Additionally, no help was…
Passenger Bus Crashes into Hill in Marlaba Ghat, Four Injured
Mohana: A passenger bus collided with a hill in Marlaba Ghat in Gajapati district. In this accident, 20 passengers were injured, out of which 4 are in critical condition. The bus was traveling from Brahmapur to Paralakhemundi when the incident occurred around 8 PM near Guda in Marlaba Ghat. The driver lost control, and the bus crashed into the hillside on the roadside. The front…
Fire Department Celebrate as House Rent and Allowances Get a Boost
Bhubaneswar: There is good news for Odisha Fire Department! Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has made a major announcement regarding their welfare. Fire department personnel will now receive house rent assistance, and their allowances have been increased. According to the announcement, the diet allowance for FireDipartments has been increased from ₹900 to ₹1,400. Similarly: Motor cycle allowance has been raised from ₹300 to ₹1,050. Mobility…
Baitarani River Suffers from Waste Overflow, Triggering Health Crisis
Jajpur: The Jajpur Municipality is at the center of controversy as waste continues to be dumped along the banks of the Baitarani River under the guise of development, despite crores of rupees being spent in the name of urban improvement. This dumping yard is severely polluting the river water. Despite repeated demands from concerned citizens, the municipality has not taken action to shut down the dumping…
Cuttack’s Bali Yatra Receives National Recognition, Celebrates Historic Significance
Cuttack: A proud moment for the state—Cuttack’s historic Bali Yatra has received national status. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, informed the Rajya Sabha about this through a written response. There had been several demands in the past to grant national recognition to Bali Yatra. Recently, BJD MP Debashish Samantaray raised the demand in the Rajya Sabha, urging that Bali Yatra be recognized…
Fog Alert Issued in Odisha: Light to Moderate Fog Expected Across Several Districts
Bhubaneswar: There is a possibility of light to moderate fog in some areas of Ganjam, Nayagarh, Khordha, Cuttack, Puri, Gajapati, Kalahandi, and Kandhamal districts till 8:30 AM on Saturday. According to the bulletin issued by the Regional Meteorological Center in Bhubaneswar, light to moderate fog is likely in parts of Jagatsinghpur, Khordha, Cuttack, Puri, and Nayagarh districts till 8:30 AM on Friday. Although the cold…
Tragic Road Accident: Bus Crashes into Car After Tire Burst, 8 Dead, 6 Injured
Rajastan Jaipur A tragic road accident occurred in Dudure, Jaipur. On the Jaipur-Ajmer highway near the Mokhampura area, a road ways bus suffered a tire burst, causing the driver to lose control. As a result, the bus veered off course and collided head-on with a car. In this accident, 8 people lost their lives, and 6 others were seriously injured. The incident took place on…
A. Shiva Murthy Reddy Begins His Journey as Probationary IPS Officer at Baipariguda Police Station
Baipariguda: A. Shiva Murthy Reddy has joined as the Probationary IPS Officer at Baipariguda Police Station. After being appointed to the police department three months ago, he spent one month in Bhubaneswar and then underwent two months of training under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police in Koraput district. Today, he has officially been assigned responsibilities as the Probationary IPS Officer in Baipariguda. While training…