In a significant move aimed at bolstering railway infrastructure, the Ministry of Railways has approved the establishment of a Wagon Periodic Overhauling (PoH) facility in Kantabanji, allocating a substantial budget of ₹244.77 Crore. The approval was granted by the Railway Board after careful consideration of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted in September 2023. The…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for rail commuters, the regular service of the Puri-Sonepur-Puri Weekly Express is set to resume, starting from February 8, departing from Puri. The service from Sonepur will commence the following day, on February 9. The inaugural run of the train was marked by a ceremonial flag-off on February 3, 2024,…
Bhubaneswar: Professor Arlo Griffiths, a distinguished scholar in Southeast Asian History, paid a visit to the SOA Centre for Preservation, Propagation and Restoration of Ancient Culture and Heritage of India (PPRACHIN) on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to familiarise himself with the ongoing initiatives at the centre. During his visit, Prof Griffiths expressed…
Guwahati: In a tragic turn of events, a couple from Kolkata has been arrested for the alleged murder of a Pune businessman in a luxury hotel here. Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Barah said in a press conference on Tuesday that the incident unfolded on Monday afternoon at the hotel where the trio had been staying….
New Delhi: In a distressing incident, a woman from West Bengal’s Darjeeling, was allegedly raped and subjected to physical abuse for a week in a rented accommodation in Raju Park, south Delhi’s Neb Sarai area. The accused, identified as Paras (28), was booked for rape, sodomy, and causing hurt. He was apprehended on February 2…
Bhubaneswar: Litterateurs have the onerous task of focusing on the various ills affecting the society so as to ensure its transformation, VK Pandian, chairman of 5T and Naveen Odisha, said on Monday. “Literature holds the mirror to the society as it reflects the injustices in it and raises its voice against the same,” Pandian said…
Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) received praise from VK Pandian, chairman of 5T and Naveen Odisha, for its significant contribution in reducing Covid-19 fatalities in Odisha. Speaking at a ceremony during the ongoing 1st World Odia Language Conference at SOA, Pandian highlighted the university’s pivotal role in establishing and operating five…
Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) took a significant step towards advancing millet-related activities in Odisha by signing an Expression of Interest (EOI) on Tuesday. The collaboration involves partnering with the India Millet Initiative and Sorghum United from the USA. The primary objectives of this initiative encompass global water and soil conservation,…
Noida: An unidentified man’s body, estimated to be about a week old, was recovered from Changauli canal in Greater Noida on Tuesday, as reported by the local police. The canal flows downstream from Haridwar. The authorities responded promptly to the discovery, and a police spokesperson mentioned, “There are no visible marks of injury on the…
Pune: In a momentous recognition for his exceptional contributions to the field of pain management, Dr Shovan Kumar Rath, founder of Pain Free Odisha and an acclaimed pain physician, has been honoured with the “Pain Management Awareness Award” for the year 2024. The award was presented during the Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP)…
