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Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering feat for healthcare in Odisha, the Department of Clinical Hematology at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital here has achieved a milestone by successfully performing a Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) on a female patient diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Dr Priyanka Samal, professor and head of…
Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) has forged an alliance with Mysuru-based Kaynes SemiCon Private Limited (KTIL) to introduce specialised courses and certificate programmes focusing on semiconductor technology. The collaboration aims to meet the demand for skilled professionals in the semiconductor industry. KTIL, dedicated to establishing Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT)…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) warned on Thursday that heatwave conditions in Odisha could persist for a week to ten days. Dr Sarat Chandra Sahu, director of CEC, explained that prevailing weather patterns over Pakistan and Afghanistan were influencing the climate in the region. According to Dr…
In response to the increasing demand from passengers across various routes, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of special trains during the summer season. These special trains aim to meet the additional rush experienced during this time. Here are the details of the special trains: Puri-Udhna (Surat) Bi-weekly Summer Special Train: Operating between…
Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has introduced a new initiative of economy meals for passengers, especially those travelling in unreserved coaches. Acknowledging the challenges faced by passengers in general class coaches, particularly during the summer rush, the initiative offers economical meals and snacks at accessible prices. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Wonder Women’s Convention – 2024, a collaborative effort between the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Odisha Assembly of Small & Medium Enterprises (OASME), convened at Hotel Taj Vivanta, here on Wednesday, showcasing a vibrant platform for women entrepreneurs. Jyotirmayee Mohanty, chairwoman of the OASME women wing, extended a warm welcome, setting…
East Coast Railway (ECoR) is set to address the surge in travel demand during the summer season by introducing a range of special train services. These services, aimed at accommodating the additional rush in regular trains, will operate across various destinations within the country. Additionally, the ECoR plans to extend the services of existing special…
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) announced the appointment of Surendra Bhave as the head coach of the Odisha senior men’s team for the 2024-25 season. The decision comes after a meticulous evaluation process conducted by the CAC during their meeting held on April 17 at the OCA Office. The following candidates have been…
Cuttack: Himanshu Bist’s all-round show helped Bargarh thrash Boudh by 109 runs in a fourth phase league (Gold-A) match of Kalahandi Cup. Put in to bat at Ravenshaw Ground-1 on Thursday, Bargarh put up 255 in 39 overs with Bist scoring 91 off 72 balls. For Boudh, Rajnish Yadav picked four wickets and Laxmidhar Pradhan…
Cuttack: The efforts of KIIT’s Rajesh Sahoo and Nitish Samantray went in vain as Angul put up a spirited run-chase to win by one wicket in a fourth phase league (Gold-A) match of Kalahandi Cup on Friday. Put in to bat at DRIEMS Stadium, KIIT scored 286 for 8 in 47 overs with Rajesh scoring…
