Bhubaneswar, Feb, 19: Under the National Health Mission, the salary of contractual AYUSH doctors has been increased based on seniority, with a hike ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000. The minimum salary of AYUSH doctors is now Rs 56,948. The salary of senior doctors has increased by Rs 40,000, raising it to Rs 91,467. At present, 2,912 AYUSH doctors are working in the state. This…
Central Board of Secondary Education Directs Students to Reach Exam Centres by 10 AM
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 19: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has instructed students to reach the examination centre by 10 AM or earlier. The examination will begin at 10:30 AM, so it is mandatory to arrive by 10 AM. Students are advised to leave early considering distance and any unfavorable conditions. CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 examinations are starting from tomorrow. More than 4.6 million…
India AI Impact Summit to Highlight Responsible and Scalable AI Solutions
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 19: The India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impact Summit 2026 begins . The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will inaugurate this global mega AI gathering. The summit will continue until the 20th at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Heads of state from more than 20 countries around the world are scheduled to participate. Ministerial delegations from over 45 countries will also attend. French President Emmanuel Macron…
Aetna Donates $50,000 to Child Care Aware of Missouri
Contribution will strengthen infrastructure for the nonprofit’s new child care cost-sharing program. (St. Louis, Mo., February 18, 2026) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) recently received a $50,000 donation from Aetna to support Child Care Works, the newest initiative administered by CCAMO designed to increase family access to affordable, high-quality child care through locally coordinated cost-sharing exchanges. The support from Aetna is important…
Xitus Names INTX as Core Insurance Operating System Supporting Global Portfolio and Captive Operations
AUSTIN, Texas– INTX Insurance Software, a complete Insurance Operating System for specialty P&C insurers, MGAs, reinsurers and captives, today announced that Xitus has selected INTX as its core insurance operating system to support and scale global run-off, LPT, IBT and captive (re)insurance- operations across its subsidiaries, Xitus Bermuda, Xitus UK, Xitus Europe including its latest acquisition of Chevron Captive, Insco. Xitus expanded its use of…
Mumbai To Host The Earthshot Prize 2026
MUMBAI, India, Feb 18: Mumbai was announced as the host city for The Earthshot Prize 2026 – the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award. The announcement was made during the city’s inaugural Climate Action Week, underscoring India’s growing role as a global leader in climate and nature solutions. An evening event gathered leaders from science, business, politics and the arts to hear from previous…
Umarkote Famous Thakurani Yatra to Begin from March 23
Umarakot, Feb, 18:The renowned Navadin Thakurani Yatra of Maa Jagat Janani at Umarakot will commence on March 23. To ensure smooth organization of the Yatra, a large meeting was held today in the premises of Maa Mangal temple on Jharigaon Road, during which a new committee was formed. By consensus, Binod Kishori Singh was appointed as President, Ashish Rao as Vice-President, Councillor Viki Nayak as…
District Collector Inspects Kukudabai Government Upper Primary School, Stresses Quality Education
Nabarangpur, Feb, 18: Dr. Maheshwar Swain, District Collector of Tentulikhunti Block, conducted a surprise inspection of Kukudabai Government Upper Primary School under Tentulikhunti Block. During the visit, he reviewed the facilities, accommodation, and management of the 40-seat special primary students’ hostel (PSH). He also examined the school’s playground, drinking water facilities, students’ toilets, and the arrangements for new classrooms. The District Collector inspected classrooms and…
Shiv Jayanti Celebrated with Devotion by Brahma Kumaris During Manotsad
Dashapalla, Feb, 18: The Brahma Kumaris school in Khundpada village of Dashapalla celebrated Shiv Jayanti. Following the ashram’s customary rituals, yoga sessions were conducted in the morning, followed by listening to God’s messages through the Murli. This year marks the 20th birth anniversary of Shiv Baba, and to commemorate the occasion, the program included an independent flag hoisting ceremony and cutting of the birthday cake.…
Election Commission of India Exempts BLOs from Census Duties
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 18:Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will not be engaged in the upcoming census work. Since mapping is required for the Special Identification Register (SIR), BLOs will devote their time to this task. The state Chief Election Officer is set to start the SIR process very soon. A review meeting was held regarding BLOs who had performed poorly over the past two days. The meeting…