Two Dead, Two in ICU After Minor Surgeries at VIMSAR in Odisha; Probe Demanded

Sambalpur: Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in odisha s sambalpur is facing serious questions after at least five patients reportedly developed severe complications following minor surgeries in recent days, leading to two deaths and two others being admitted to the ICU. The incidents have triggered concern with doctors demanding an expert-level investigation into…

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Odisha Creates Dedicated ST & SC Welfare Cadre: 1,032 New Govt Jobs Approved

In order to accelerate welfare delivery and make local governance stronger, The Odisha Cabinet gave its official stamp to the “Odisha Ministerial Services Rules, 2026.” These rules lay out how Junior Assistants, Senior Assistants, Assistant Section Officers, and Section Officers get recruited and managed in district offices and subordinate units under the ST & SC…

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Kalbaisakhi Fury In Jajpur: One Dead, Minor Injured In Lightning Strike

Jajpur: A man was killed and his grandson critically injured after being struck by lightning amid a Kalabaisakhi storm in Jajpur district on Thursday, police said.The deceased was identified as Manoj Dhal, 35 of Mohammad Jamalpur area.According to local sources, Manoj and his grandson were returning home after grazing cattle in nearby fields when lightning…

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Odisha Revenue Minister Inaugurates 94 Projects Worth Rs 26 Crore in Jharsuguda

Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects in Brajrajnagar, Jharsuguda district, on Thursday.The event marked a significant step toward the government’s vision of a developed Brajrajnagar.The minister laid the foundation stone for the modern Atal Bus Stand, a Rs 32.78‑crore project approved under the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation’s 2023‑24 plan.TheOdisha Police Housing and Welfare Corporation will execute the construction, targeted for…

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Fresh malnutrition scare grips Jajpur tribal hamlet

Jajpur/Kaliapani: Nearly a decade after the Nagada child deaths, concerns over malnutrition and mysterious illnesses have resurfaced in the mining belt of Sukinda in Jajpur district.Six children of a family from a Juang hamlet in Tikarpada under Kansa panchayat are reportedly suffering from severe malnutrition and an unidentified disease.Although the government pumps in huge amounts…

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Humble Roots, Stellar Achievement: Sweetmaker’s Daughter & Farmer’s Son Shine As CHSE Science Toppers

Humble Roots, Stellar Achievement: Sweetmaker’s Daughter & Farmer’s Son Shine As CHSE Science Topper Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable display of talent and perseverance, three students have jointly topped the CHSE Plus II Science examinations by securing 598 marks out of 600.Most importantly, despite hailing from humble backgrounds — one being the daughter of a sweetmaker…

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ODISHA VIGILANCE LAUNCHES SEARCHES AT 7 LOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SRI MALAYA KUMAR NAYAK, ASST. ENGINEER, RWS&S, KOLNARA BLOCK , RAYAGADA ON THE ALLEGED POSSESSION OF DA

Today i.e on 21.05.2026, on the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets (DA) by Sri Malaya Kumar Nayak, A.E. RWSS, Kolnara Block, Rayagada beyond his known sources of income, simultaneous searches are being conducted by Odisha Vigilance led by 5 DSPs, 6 Inspectors, and other supporting staff on the strength of Search Warrants issued by…

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