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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Inter-University Sports Competition 2023-24 concluded with an award ceremony held at Biju Patnaik Sports Complex of Utkal University, here on Monday. Sambalpur University clinched the title of team champion in the men’s category, with Utkal University securing the runner-up position. In the women’s category, KIIT University emerged as the team champion,…
A recent analysis by the independent research organisation Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has uncovered significant gaps in India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The study found that one in five cities enrolled in the programme lacks a continuous ambient air quality monitoring station (CAAQMS). Delhi, in particular, emerged as the…
A study conducted in India suggests that while extreme heat waves have an immediate impact on mortality, it is the milder ones that pose a greater long-term threat due to their frequency. Researchers emphasise the need to investigate health risks associated with rising temperatures as heat waves become more prevalent with climate change. Lead author…
Thane: In two separate incidents in Navi Mumbai on Saturday night, members of two families were allegedly assaulted over disputes related to dogs, as reported by an official on Sunday. In the first case, the Mhatre family and others clashed with a 24-year-old woman and her sister who were feeding stray dogs. Subsequently, the accused…
Bhubaneswar: The third day of the Odisha Mining & Infrastructure International Expo here on Saturday showcased a convergence of industry experts engaged in two distinct panel discussions, exploring the realms of Industry 4.0 technologies in the mining sector and skilling the Indian mining workforce for the future. Panel 1: Industry 4.0 Technologies in Mining Sector…
Bhubaneswar: The minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, conducted a review of the ongoing railway projects and traffic facilities within the jurisdiction of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) during his two-day visit to Odisha. The minister placed particular emphasis on the progress of super-critical and public-centric railway projects in the state, focusing on vital rail line…
Berhampur: In a significant milestone for healthcare in South Odisha, chief minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the new campus of SUM Hospital, a major initiative by Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), at Sitalapalli. The newly inaugurated campus at Sitalapalli will initially house 200 beds, with plans to expand to 500 beds in the future. The hospital aims…
Bhubaneswar: The 2nd Odisha Mining & Infrastructure International Expo was inaugurated by Pratap Keshari Deb, minister of Energy, MSME Department, Government of Odisha, on Thursday. The expo is organised by Futurex Trade Fair and Events Pvt. Ltd and is set to run for four days until February 18 at Baramunda Ground, here, from 11 am…
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) extended a token of appreciation to a six-year-old cricket sensation, Advik Jena, hailing from Puri district. Advik, already gaining recognition as a child prodigy, has captured the internet’s attention with his remarkable cricketing skills, showcased in viral videos on YouTube and Facebook. In a modest ceremony on Wednesday, the…
The general manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR), Manoj Sharma, recently conducted an inspection of the under-construction rail line section between Sonepur and Boudh as part of the ongoing Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line project. Accompanied by senior officials from ECoR headquarters, project construction teams, and officials from Sambalpur Railway Division, Sharma reviewed the progress of…
