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Kendrapada/Rajnagar: In a major step towards promoting sustainable tourism and protecting the fragile ecosystem of Bhitarkanika National Park, the state government has decided to introduce battery-powered boats in the renowned mangrove forest. The initiative is aimed at reducing pollution, safeguarding the park’s sensitive ecosystem and...

Bhubaneswar: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi, has approved 11 Post-Diploma DNB (Diplomate of National Board) seats across five broad specialities in three government medical colleges in Odisha, official sources said Wednesday. The approved seats are in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has 94,031 Children with Special Needs (CwSN) enrolled in schools, while 7,040 schools have dedicated special educators, according to data shared by Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary in the Rajya Sabha Wednesday. The figures, based on UDISE+...

Bhubaneswar: Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia Wednesday said a science-based, technology-enabled and community-centric approach would go a long way towards tackling human– elephant conflict, stressing that human safety and elephant protection must go hand in hand. Addressing the state-level World Elephant...

Bhubaneswar: KIMS Bhubaneswar department of Endocrinology Head and Professor Dr Sambit Das has been elected as the President of the Endocrine Society of India (ESI), one of the most prestigious professional bodies in the fi eld of endocrinology in the country. Congratulating Das on his...

Bhubaneswar: Renowned academician Biswamohan Misra died at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, his family said Wednesday. He was 91. Misra, who had been suffering from age-related ailments for some time, breathed his last Tuesday night. He is survived by his wife, Sarajubala Misra, son and...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday dismissed a doctor from government service after he was convicted in a corruption case. In a statement, the CMO said that, continuing the state government's tough stand against corruption, the chief minister has dismissed Dr Patitapaban Barik,...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday decided to amend key policies to boost the semiconductor and renewable energy sectors. It also made a provision of Rs 12,458 crore for an irrigation project. The cabinet of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved a total of 10 proposals...

MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: Tension flared again in the Balianta area after a 45-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths in Suddhasa Rangi village under the jurisdiction of Balianta police station. Following the incident, villagers gheraoed the police station Wednesday, demanding...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday directed authorities to develop Puri's seashore as a "spiritual beach" and conduct the "Mahodadhi Aarti" in a grand manner daily. Majhi issued these directions while chairing a high-level meeting on the overall development, protection and promotion of...