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: The National Cricket Academy (NCA), in collaboration with the Odisha Cricket Association, is organising the U-16 Boys Elite Camp at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, starting from April 19 to May 15. A contingent of 25 players representing various states, along with nine support staff members, will participate in this camp. The players and support staff…
Bhubaneswar: Dr Ramasamy Kim, president of the Telemedicine Society of India (TSI), emphasised the transformative power of telemedicine in extending healthcare services to previously inaccessible areas. Speaking at the 12th annual conference of the Odisha chapter of TSI, Dr Kim underscored how technological advancements have made geographical barriers irrelevant in healthcare delivery. Addressing the gathering…
Bhubaneswar: In a heartwarming initiative, fifteen underprivileged children recently visited the SOA Community Radio 90.4 studio to share their life experiences and dreams for a brighter future. During their inaugural radio tour, these children bravely recounted the challenges they faced while living on the streets and their relentless pursuit of a dignified life. Bandhua Deogam,…
Berhampur: The Sitalapalli campus of SUM Hospital recently conducted a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme to underscore the importance of effective hospital infection control (HIC) practices. These practices, crucial for preventing infections in hospitals, encompass measures such as hand hygiene, proper utilisation of personal protective equipment, biomedical waste management, isolation precautions, and equipment sterilization. Dr…
Bhubaneswar: Addressing an awareness programme on World Parkinson’s Disease Day, renowned neurosurgeon Prof (Dr) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra emphasised the critical rise in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He highlighted that this neurodegenerative disorder, caused by a lack of dopamine hormone in the brain, affects memory, sleep, concentration and emotion, particularly with age progression. The event,…
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…
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive discussion on bone tumours and related interventions took centre stage at a mid-term Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme organised by the Musculoskeletal Society India (MSS) in collaboration with the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital here on Sunday. The day-long seminar, themed “MSK Tumours Imaging and Interventions,” brought together experts to…
Cuttack: The surgeons at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Phulnakhara campus in Bhubaneswar, have successfully removed a vascular tumour from the nose of a 16-year-old boy. The tumour, identified as Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma, extended up to the skull base, posing a complex surgical challenge. Led by Prof (Dr) Khageswar Rout, the surgical…
