Kotpad Kotpad: MLA Rupu Bhatra displayed an act of humanity. He assisted in taking an injured person to the hospital after an accident. While traveling from Kotpad to Kundura to attend an urgent program, the MLA came across an accident near the Bhajiguda cashew forest, where two bikes had collided. Both riders were lying in a pool of blood. Without delay, the MLA got out of…
When the Siren Sounds: Key Steps to Stay Safe in an Emergency
Bhubaneswar: A war siren will sound Do not panic at all Within 5 to 10 minutes, move to a safe place. Pay attention to TV, radio, and official alerts. Ignore rumors and rely only on information from authorities. Follow administrative instructions. Stay calm, do not panic. Keep a torch and candles at home. The siren will sound at 4 PM on Wednesday. For the first time since 1971, the biggest siren will sound tomora
Mock Drill Conducted to Test Defense Preparedness and Emergency Response
Bhubaneswar: Air attack siren to sound tomorrow. All states and Union Territories will conduct the defense preparedness drill. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued instructions for the mock drill. The mock drill will be conducted in 244 identified civil defense districts across the country. Information issued regarding mock drills to be held at 12 locations in Odisha. The Ministry of Home Affairs has sent…
Odisha’s Madhusmita Patra Scales New Heights, Breaks Her Own Record with Climb Beyond 6,476 Meters
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s mountaineer Madhusmita Patra has successfully surpassed her previous record of 6,476 meters and set a new record for our state.
Moved by Critical Case, Doctor Rushes to Save Pregnant Woman Needing Rare Blood in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur Seeing the critical condition of the pregnant woman, the doctor couldn’t remain unmoved! Rare blood was needed urgently! Witnesses saw such a scene at Nabarangpur District Headquarters Hospital. As Dr. Sanat Kumar Raut also had a B-negative blood group, without any hesitation or delay, he readily agreed to donate his blood. After receiving the doctor’s blood, pregnant Parbati’s condition stabilized. The doctor’s noble act is being praised all…
Major Mishap Averted: Jatra Troupe Escapes Accident by a Whisker
Nimapada A major accident was narrowly avoided involving a Jatra troupe. The Jatra party bus slipped off the road. More than 50 artists narrowly escaped. The accident occurred on the canal embankment road near Nuasanta in Nimapada block of Puri district. Losing balance, the ‘Rajnandini Bus’ hung precariously on the edge of the canal embankment.
Desi Poultry Farmers Left Behind as Incentives Favor Commercial Breeds
Nandapur There is a high demand for desi (indigenous) chickens and eggs in the market. Desi chicken is being sold at Rs 500 to Rs 600 per kilogram, while eggs are sold at Rs 7 to Rs 8 each. Experts say that the climate in Koraputia is favorable for desi chicken farming and it yields more profit with less effort. However, former block chairman Gopal Krishna…
CreateBytes Captivates Dubai AI Festival 2025, Sets Sights on Rapid Middle East Expansion
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 7th May 2025 — CreateBytes, a design-led AI technology studio headquartered in India, recently showcased its innovative solutions at the Dubai AI Festival 2025. The company presented two of its flagship innovations—YugYog.AI, an AI surveillance, event, and video logging and analytics platform, and Krigat, an adaptive physiotherapy platform developed in collaboration with Altrix Labs—to a global audience of tech stakeholders, startups,…
RBL Bank Strengthens Retail Banking Leadership with Two Senior Appointments
Mumbai, May 7, 2025: RBL Bank has announced two key leadership appointments as part of its continued commitment to building a robust and diversified retail portfolio. The appointments of Kumar Ashish as President – Head Retail Assets and Collections and Himanshu Mishra as National Head – Branch Banking are aimed at accelerating the Bank’s strategic growth agenda in the retail banking space. Kumar Ashish joins…
Healthcare facilities on alert amidst civil defence mock drills
New Delhi: Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, healthcare institutions across the country — especially private hospitals — have been placed on high alert in view of the civil defence mock drills being conducted nationwide. Hospitals have ramped up their preparedness and activated emergency response systems to deal with any potential emergencies. These mock drill preparations come in the wake of escalating tensions with Pakistan and…