By Mark Reynolds Although drug overdose deaths declined in the U.S. last year, the rate of substance use disorder is rising, and the problem remains undertreated: Fewer than one in five people with substance use disorder report that they’ve received any treatment for it. An especially vulnerable group are those who use substances and do not have stable housing, who research shows are both far…
Dr. K. A. Paul Breaks Silence on Chennai Peace Festival Row
Chennai , Feb 28: Global peace leader Dr. K. A. Paul has issued a statement addressing developments surrounding the Global Gospel Peace Festival held on February 22 at YMCA Grounds, Nandanam, Chennai. Dr. Paul stated that the event, which was streamed to audiences in over 200 countries, was conducted after police permission was granted only one day prior. According to him, the short notice restricted logistical…
Cervical Cancer Vaccination Drive for Adolescent Girls to Begin from February 28
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 28: The cervical cancer vaccination program for adolescent girls will begin from February 28. This information was shared by Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. It has also been stated that the Chief Minister will be present at the launch of the vaccination drive. Vaccination Details: Girls up to 14 years of age will be given a single dose. Girls above 14 years of age will…
Odisha Bhavan to Be Constructed in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Feb, 28: Odisha Bhavans will be constructed in Ayodhya, Bengaluru, and Surat. Land has been requested for this purpose, informed Chief Minister Mohan Majhi. The Chief Minister shared this information during the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new Odisha Bhavan in New Delhi. Another Odisha Bhavan will also be constructed in Mumbai. Odisha Bhavans already exist in Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai.
Grand Festival of Maa Mauli Begins at Korukonda
Korukonda, Feb, 28: The grand festival (Bada Yatra) of Maa Mauli has commenced at Mandiabhatta in Korukonda. This evening, the Goddess was taken in a special palanquin procession from Mandiabhatta around the town. Devotees carrying ceremonial staffs representing various deities invited from different regions participated in the procession. The town reverberated with traditional musical instruments, folk dances, fireworks, and celebratory gunshots. Hundreds of devotees joined…
Narendra Modi Gives Three Key Mantras to the Nation
New Delhi, Feb, 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered three key messages to the nation in the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. He spoke mainly about technology, organ donation, and cybercrime awareness. He also extended greetings on the occasions of Holi and Ramzan. 1. Embrace Technology In his first mantra, the Prime Minister advised citizens to adopt technology…
People’s Government Reaffirms Commitment to Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 28: People’s government committed to the mepowerment of persons with disabilities Rs25,208 crore allocated for social security measures Rs5,837 crore allocated for the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana Rs109 crore allocated for old-age homes Rs30 crore allocated for the Bhim Bhoi Divyang Samarthya Abhiyan Rs253 crore allocated for winter allowance Rs17 crore allocated for Advanced Rehabilitation Centres (ARC) Rs822 crore allocated for the Indira Gandhi…
Demand Grows for Protection of Sandalwood Forests; Activist Writes to President
Koraput, Feb, 28: Koraput was once fragrant with the scent of red sandalwood, and sandalwood timber from the region was supplied to various monasteries and temples. However, with the rise in activities of timber mafias, many sandalwood forests have disappeared. Concerned over this decline, human rights activist Anup Kumar Patra has written a letter to the President of India seeking restoration and protection of Koraput’s…
Hirli–Kusumjhar Dam to Undergo Beautification in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Feb, 28: The Hirli tourist spot located on the outskirts of Nabarangpur town and the Kusumjhar Dam are currently in a deplorable condition due to lack of maintenance. However, there is now a green signal to develop both places into a new tourism corridor. Earlier, land had been provided for the construction of houses for landless families and fire services personnel. Although roads, an…
₹1.73 Crore Sanctioned for 12 Higher Education Institutions
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 28: Under the “Ama Gaurav Ama College” scheme, the Higher Education Department has sanctioned ₹1.73 crore for the development of one university and 11 colleges in the state. The funds have been approved for the development of Ravenshaw University and the following institutions: Agalpur Panchayat Samiti (Degree) College, Bolangir district Bijepur (Degree) College, Bargarh district Salepur Autonomous College, Cuttack district Biren Mitra Memorial…