Rayagada, April. 29:: Asha Vansika, a fourth-grade employee working at the District Headquarters Hospital in Rayagada, has set a remarkable example of humanity.Despite her low salary, she has dedicated herself to social service and has so far performed the last rites of more than 200 unidentified bodies.Even while managing household responsibilities and work pressure, she has continued this humanitarian service as an important part of…
Dr. Nilakantha Mishra Transferred from Director of Public Health, Appointed as Special Secretary in Health & Family Welfare Department
Bhubaneswar, April. 29: Major Administrative Changes in Health DepartmentDirector of Public Health Dr. Nilakantha Mishra has been transferred.He has been appointed as Special Secretary in the Health & Family Welfare Department.The order has been issued by the Health & Family Welfare Department.Sambalpur CDMO Pradeep Hota has been given the additional charge of Director of Public Health.Mahesh Mohan Panda has been appointed as the Director of…
Authorities Urge Public to Exercise Extreme Caution While Buying or Selling Used Motor Vehicles to Avoid Rising Cases of Fraud and Financial Scams
Bhubaneswar, April. 29: Be cautious to avoid fraud when buying or selling used motor vehicles. Carefully check whether the dealer is approved by the Transport Department. It is absolutely necessary that the dealer from whom you are purchasing is registered with the Transport Department. The list of registered dealers is available on the Transport Department’s website.
Odisha Enters High-Tech Era as Foundation Stone Laid for 3D Glass Solutions Project at Infovalley, Marking a Major Leap in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Bhubaneswar, April. 29:A new chapter in Odisha’s semiconductor sector has begun with the foundation stone being laid for the 3D Glass Solution project at Infovalley.This advanced glass substrate packaging unit, being set up with an investment of around Rs 2,000 crore, is expected to generate approximately 2,500 jobs in the state.The foundation stone was laid in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi…
Revenue Department Unveils Comprehensive New SOP to Combat Intensifying Heatwave Conditions and Safeguard Public Health Across Vulnerable Regions
Bhubaneswar, April. 29: A video conference meeting has been held by the Revenue Minister with District Collectors in this regard. Heatwave shelters will be constructed in areas experiencing extreme heat. Arrangements will be made for drivers on roads, including rest spaces, ORS, and drinking water. Instructions have been issued to ensure that ambulances reach within 20 minutes if required. District Collectors have been given authority…
PM Modi to Flag Off Ayodhya–Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express, Boosting North-West Rail Connectivity
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the new Ayodhya–Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express, a major step toward strengthening rail connectivity between Northern and Western India. The new service will directly link the religious city of Ayodhya with the financial capital Mumbai. The launch is being seen as a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to modernise Indian Railways…
Industrial Production Rises 4.1pc on Manufacturing Push
New Delhi, Apr 28 (BNP): India’s industrial production grew by 4.1% in March compared to the same month last year, supported mainly by strong performance in manufacturing and mining, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics. The manufacturing sector, which forms the largest share of industrial output, expanded by 4.3%, with key contributions from basic metals, motor vehicles, and machinery and equipment.…
Odisha CM Lays Foundation for INR 1,647 Crore Power Grid Project in Keonjhar
Keonjhar, Apr 28 (BNP): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a ₹1,647 crore power grid project at Uchchabali in Keonjhar district, aimed at strengthening the state’s electricity transmission network and supporting future industrial growth. The project includes the establishment of a 420/220 KV grid substation in the mineral-rich Badbail area, which is expected to significantly enhance power stability…
CM Unveils 400 kV Power Network Plan to Boost Keonjhar Growth and Future-Proof Odisha Grid
Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): The entire region will be connected through a robust power transmission network with the development of 400 kV LILO lines and the TTPS–Joda and Turumunga–Rairangpur transmission lines, marking a major step toward strengthening Odisha’s energy infrastructure. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said these modern transmission systems would significantly enhance power reliability, support industrial expansion in Keonjhar district, and help build a…
Trump Reviews Iran Hormuz Proposal, US Likely to Issue Counteroffer Soon!
Washington, Apr 28 (BNP): US President Donald Trump on Monday convened a meeting of his national security team to review Iran’s latest proposal concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway through which nearly one-fifth of global oil supplies are transported. According to reports citing US officials, the Trump administration expressed dissatisfaction with Tehran’s proposal, saying it failed to address key concerns…