SOA VICE-PRESIDENT STRESSES NEED TO EMPOWER NURSES TO FACE INCREASING DEMANDS IN HEALTHCARE

Bhubaneswar, July 2: Nurses, who play a critical role in healthcare, need to be empowered through leadership training to face the increasing demands in this sphere, Ms. Saswati Das, Vice-President of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), said on Wednesday.“Leadership in nursing is about making informed decisions in critical situations, creating a positive work culture and adapting…

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Additional Coaches in Rajdhani and Rajyarani Express Trains to Clear Extra Passenger Rush

In a proactive step to enhance passenger convenience, East Coast Railway has announced the temporary augmentation of Rajdhani and Rajyarani Express trains with additional AC-3 Tier coaches. This initiative is aimed at ensuring a more comfortable and seamless journey for travelers during the high-demand period.22823/22824 Bhubaneswar–New Delhi–Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express will be augmented with one additional AC-3 Tier…

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Sword attack in Chhatrapur leaves 2 critical including girl

Chhatrapur: A minor quarrel recently escalated into a sword attack in Chhatrapur, Ganjam district, Odisha, leaving two people, including a girl, critically injured. The incident occurred near Telugu Nuagaon, where miscreants attacked the victims with swords before fleeing the scene.The victims have been identified as Rinki Behera of Nuagaon and Bhima Tarai of Agasti Nuagaon.According to…

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Telangana blast: 4 from Odisha killed, 4 undergoing treatment

Bhubaneswar: At least four workers from Odisha lost their lives in the devastating explosion at Sigachi Industries Limited’s pharmaceutical factory in Telangana’s Sangareddy district, while four others are currently undergoing treatment.The deceased have been identified as Rajnala Jagan Mohan (55) from Ganjam, Lagnajeeth Duari (20) from Tigiria, Manoj Rout from Balasore, and Dolagobinda Sahu from…

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East Coast Railway Posts 9.69% Growth in Freight Loading in Q1 of FY 2025-26

Bhubaneswar, July 1, 2025: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a robust performance in freight loading during the first quarter of the current financial year 2025–26, registering significant growth over the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. From April to June 2025, ECoR loaded a total of 68.19 million tonnes, compared to 62.2 million tonnes during the same…

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Telangana pharma unit blast: Odisha sends two officers to coordinate rescue operation for Odia workers

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has sent two officers to Telangana to coordinate the rescue operation for the Odia workers working in the Sigachi pharma company’s factory, where an explosion has killed at least 36 people and left many injured, including several from Odisha.The two officers are Pritish Panda, OSD, Directorate of Odisha Paribar and Dr. Chandra…

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