Conversion to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism results in loss of Scheduled Caste status:Supreme Court

New Delhi, 24/3: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that no person who professes a religion other than Hindu, Sikh or Buddhism would be deemed to be a member of a Scheduled Caste. For the Scheduled Tribe status, the prescription, however, is not not religion-based exclusion but adherence to customary practices, social organisation, community life,…

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KIMS Installs Eastern India’s First Cardiac Laser Machine to Treat Complex Heart Diseases

Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) has installed a state-of-the-art Xenon Chloride Fusion Cardiac Laser Machine – a first in eastern India — to treat complex heart diseases and reduce the use of stents. The advanced laser system, inaugurated by KIIT and KISS Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta, will aid in performing coronary and peripheral…

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PM Modi discussed with Maharashtra CM over Cyclone Tauktae

Mumbai, 17/5 (Ao Bureau):Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held discussions with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in view of the situation arising in Maharashtra due to Cyclone Tautae. According to information received from official sources, PM discussed the damage and preparedness due to the storm. Officials informed that Mumbai and its surrounding areas received heavy…

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CM Naveen to inaugurate 17 industrial projects today

Bhubaneswar, 30/11:Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for 17 new industrial projects across 11 districts today. These projects are worth investment of Rs 999.9 crore with potential employment for 2387 people in the State.   Despite industrial disruption and global economic slowdown due to Covid-19 pandemic, Odisha could garner more than…

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Odisha Govt officers and employees whose integrity is doubtful will be given premature retirement

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has geared-up to give premature retirement to weed out officers and employees of doubtful integrity or inefficiency from public service. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has issued an order in this regard with the aim to ensure efficiency in administration. In a letter to all the Secretaries, the Chief Secretary had directed them to…

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All schools to remain open in Odisha tomorrow: School and Mass Education department

Bhubaneswar: All government and government-aided schools in Odisha will remain open tomorrow (March 5), informed the School and Mass Education department today. In a letter to all the District Education Officers (DEOs), Durga Prasad Mohapatra, the Additional Secretary of School & Mass Education department, directed them to open all schools and conduct classes on Wednesday….

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