Bhubaneswar: To enhance the travel experience of flyers, Passenger Service Day will be observed at airports across the country on September 17. At Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) inBhubaneswar, a series of programmes have been lined up for passengers and stakeholders, the airport Director Prasanna Pradhan informed.The celebrations will begin on Wednesday morning after the arrival…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed IRTS officer Kaustuva Dipta Pany as Joint Secretary to the Government of Odisha’s Commerce & Transport Department.The General Administration and Public Grievance Department has issued a notification in this regard.A 2016 batch officer, Pany, who is currently serving in the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, will join…
New Delhi: Both resistance training (RT) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) produced sufficient levels of myokines to help in the fight against cancer, according to a study. While RT uses external force like weights to build muscle and strength, HIIT uses short, intense bursts of exercise followed by brief recovery periods to improve cardiovascular fitness and endurance.Researchers…
New Delhi, ,16/9: Hitting out at Opposition parties over their “vote chori” allegation, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi “steals hearts” and has earned international respect, with countries like even the US “saluting India. Speaking at the ‘Vishwakarma Puja’ programme held at Delhi Secretariat, she said PM Modi has…
Bengaluru: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) on Tuesday confirmed Sri Lanka as co-hosts for the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, alongside India, from November 11 to November 25.Originally planned across New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kathmandu (Nepal), the Executive Committee of the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC), in its…
New Delhi: Ever wondered why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy while others develop serious conditions like diabetes and heart disease? Genetic differences may be the reason, according to a study. An international team of researchers led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark analysed genetic data…
Bhubaneswar: Two days after a road accident claimed the life of a woman, her son, who had sustained injuries in the same mishap, has succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.According to reports, the mishap occurred when a 14-wheeled truck carrying goods lost control and crashed into the stall on National Highway 26 near Bariniput under…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday inaugurated 913 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres across all 30 districts of the state.Among the districts, Kalahandi recorded the highest number with 90 new centres. Other major additions include 77 in Balasore, 72 in Ganjam, 68 in Puri, 61 in Khordha, and 56 in Nayagarh.The district-wise distribution of…
Bhubaneswar: Popular Odia actor Budhaditya Mohanty has been hospitalized due to health complications arising from a respiratory infection, on Tuesday.According to reports suffering from a lung infection, accompanied by cold and fever symptoms. Initially, he was being treated at home with self-care, but as he showed no signs of improvement, he was hospitalized.His fans and…
Uttarakhand, 16/9: Uttarakhand has been receiving heavy rainfall for the last few weeks, resulting in floods, loss of human lives and property. Overnight downpour at several places including Dehradun adversely impacted infrastructure.Visuals showing damaged roads, houses and shops, and washed out a bridge early were reported. Teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations in…
