Bhubaneswar,June 2: Tests Covered Under Ayushman Card Before Hospital Admission: Health Minister Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling shared a major update regarding Ayushman health services. “All medical tests conducted before hospital admission will be covered under the Ayushman card.” “Tests conducted within three days before a patient is admitted to the hospital will be covered under the card.” “Any tests done during those three days will…
Special Summer Voluntary Blood Donation Camp Organized at AIIMS Bhubaneswar to Meet Increased Seasonal Demand
Bhubaneswar, June 2: A special summer voluntary blood donation camp was organized at the Blood Centre of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar under the joint initiative of the Odisha Blood Donors’ Federation and Satsang Group, keeping in view the increased demand during the summer season. The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Satya Prakash from the Department of Transfusion Medicine, Associate Professor Dr. Debasish…
Rabi Paddy Procurement Formally Launched at Newly Constructed Kolabira Procurement Center in Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda, June 2: The Rabi paddy procurement process was formally launched in Jharsuguda district at the newly constructed Kolabira Paddy Procurement Center under the state government’s special scheme for the development of necessary infrastructure at paddy procurement centers and mandis. The inaugural ceremony of the KMS (Kharif Marketing Season) district-level Rabi paddy procurement programme was held today. Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy attended as the chief…
Rabi Paddy Procurement Season 2025–26 Begins at RMC Nabarangpur with Formal Inauguration Ceremony
Nabarangpur:June 2: The Rabi paddy procurement process for the year 2025–26 has been inaugurated at the Market Yard of the local Regulated Market Committee (RMC), Nabarangpur. The inauguration ceremony was attended by MLA and District Planning Board Chairman Gouri Shankar Majhi as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted various schemes and initiatives undertaken by the state government to strengthen the economic condition of…
Rabindra Nath Satpathy Assumes Charge as New SP of Bargarh, Promises Respectful and People-Centric Policing
Bargarh, June 2: In Bargarh district, Rabindra Nath Satpathy has joined as the new SP (Superintendent of Police). After assuming charge, SP Rabindra Nath said that the police respect the self-esteem and dignity of the people of Bargarh. He stated that the administration will deliver justice while maintaining respect for the public. He further said that the first priority will be to resolve the traffic…
District-Level Review Meeting and DCC/DLRC Meeting of Banks Held Under the Chairmanship of the Koraput District Collector
Korapu, June 2: Under the chairmanship of the Koraput District Collector, a District-Level Review Meeting and District Consultative Committee (DCC/DLRC) meeting of various banks operating in the district was held . The meeting reviewed several issues, including the progress of banking services, implementation of government schemes, agricultural loans, credit support to Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and financial inclusion initiatives. The District Collector directed all banks to…
Koraput District Collector Conducts Review Meeting on Health Services and Integrated Child Development Programmes
Koraput , June 2: A review meeting regarding Health and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) was held under the chairmanship of the Koraput District Collector. During the meeting, various welfare and healthcare programmes being implemented in the district were reviewed in detail. The progress of maternal and child health services, nutrition programmes, immunization, and Anganwadi-related activities was discussed. The District Collector emphasized the need for…
India Set to Introduce Hydrogen Train Service as Nation Moves Towards Green and Sustainable Rail Transport
Bhubaneswar, June 2: Indian Railways has approved the operation of the country’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered train. The train will have 10 coaches and a 1200-kilowatt engine, and it will run on the Jind–Sonipat section at a speed of 75 kilometers per hour. This initiative is considered a major step toward clean and sustainable transportation. Indian Railways has approved the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell-powered trains,…
50 EV Buses to Soon Operate in Koraput to Strengthen Eco-Friendly Public Transport
Jeypore, June 2: The government has taken special initiatives to make Koraput pollution-free and reduce dependence on petrol and diesel. Very soon, 50 electric (EV) buses will operate from Jeypore to various parts of Koraput district. Under the Prime Minister’s e-drive scheme, these buses will run on routes within a distance of 200 km. At present, OSRTC bus services remain suspended on seven routes in…
Revenue Minister’s Administrative Efficiency Gains Attention as Brajrajnagar Continues Its Development Journey
Jharsuguda,June 2:, Utkal Samaj: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has proved that lack of funds is not a barrier to the development of the Brajrajnagar Assembly constituency in Jharsuguda district. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, popularly known as the “People’s Chief Minister,” the government has opened the state treasury generously for the development of Jharsuguda district and the Brajrajnagar…