Kalinganagar, 10/: Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) has partnered with LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) to create the Ophthalmic Nursing Assistant (ONA) Training Programme designed to empower young girls from remote, marginalised communities. Since its inception, 36 young women from Danagadi and Sukinda blocks of Kalinganagar have joined the training programme that aims not only to…
Bhubaneswar, October 4, 2024: Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF), the social development arm of Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA), is now accepting applications for the 20th edition of the prestigious Professor Ghanashyam Dash Scholarship (PGDS) for Higher Education. This scholarship aims to empower meritorious students from Odisha to pursue higher professional education….
In a remarkable achievement that underscores its relentless dedication and operational excellence, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has broken new ground in cargo handling. As of October 6, 2024, the port has handled an impressive 75.17 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in the current fiscal, achieving this milestone 12 days ahead of the previous fiscal’s…
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 7: The importance of nutrition and issues concerning dietary management was the focus of the second day-long SUM Ultimate National Nutrition Orientation (SUNNO 2.0) program organised at the Sum Ultimate Medicare (SUMUM) here on Saturday. The academic program featured nine different speakers from across the country who addressed various subjects. Dr. Swetapadma Dash,…
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 7: Members of the National Service Scheme (NSS) of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here participated in a coastal clean-up campaign at the Jahania beach near Astaranga in Puri district under the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ program this week. The event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of clean beaches,…
Bhubaneswar : All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC) Odisha Unit celebrated its 40th Foundation Day at Union Bank of India, in front of Regional Branch Office, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar on 06/10/2024 in a grand manner. On this occasion a flag hoisting ceremony was conducted followed by pledge taken by all the members of Confederation. In the…
Berhampur, Oct: In line with its ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community empowerment, TPSODL (TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited) organized its NGO Meet under the TVW-22 initiative. The event, held to honour and strengthen partnerships with NGOs, served as a platform for sharing experiences and enhance collaboration between TPSODL and the NGOs….
Bhubaneswar, 7/10: In a major development, Odisha government deposited Rs 1 each in the bank accounts of at least 32 lakh beneficiaries in the phase II process of the first installment under the prestigious Subhadra Yojana. The remaining Rs 4999 will be deposited on October 9 as per promise, informed Deputy CM Pravati Parid
Subarnapur, 7/10: Today, i.e., on (07.10.2024,) a short while ago, Sri Jitendra Kumar Padhy, Executive Engineer (EE), Tel Irrigation Division, Subarnapur has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance for demand and acceptance of bribe of Rs.46,000/- ( Rupees Forty Six Thousand ) from a Contractor (complainant) in his office chamber, for clearing his pending bills.The entire…
Stockholm, 7/10: Scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation, the award-giving body said on Monday. The winners for medicine are selected by the Nobel Assembly of Sweden’s Karolinska Institute medical university and receive a prize sum…
