Bhubaneswar: The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), in collaboration with the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), is establishing a state-of-the-art 30 MeV Medical Cyclotron Facility at its Jatni campus in Odisha. The project is being jointly funded by the Department of Atomic Energy and the state government, and forms part of a broader…
Bhubaneswar: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a major regulatory shift mandating plastic-free packaging for pan masala, gutka, and similar products. Under a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards Packaging Regulations 2018, these products would be allowed to be packed only in eco-friendly materials such as paper, paperboard,…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has officially notified the Treated Used Water Policy 2026, marking a major step toward sustainable water management and circular economy practices. The policy sets ambitious targets, including achieving 100% treatment of used water across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) by 2030. It also outlines a phased reuse roadmap, aiming for…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative, the Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has started playing soft, soothing music at 32 major traffic intersections across Bhubaneswar to ease commuter stress, especially during long waits and ongoing heatwave conditions. The system operates through Public Address Systems integrated with CCTV networks and is centrally controlled. Along with music, authorities are also…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is planning to establish Heatwave Relief Centres across the state as part of its strategy to tackle rising temperatures and associated health risks. These shelters will function on the lines of cyclone and flood shelters, offering safe spaces for people to rest during peak heat hours while providing access to…
Bhubaneswar: The Health and Family Welfare Department Odisha has revised and increased salaries for contractual faculty members in government Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic medical colleges across Odisha. Under the new structure, lecturers will receive ₹70,000 per month, while readers’ salaries have been doubled from ₹40,000 to ₹80,000. Professors will now be paid ₹1 lakh per month,…
– Over 300 doctors from four states participated; renowned experts spoke on Organ Transplantation & AI in healthcare – India is the 3rd best country in the world in terms of organ transplant – AIIMS Bhubaneswar to establish a regional centre of excellence for organ transplantation and artificial intelligence Bhubaneswar: A…
Over 300 doctors from four states to attend; renowned experts to speak on Organ Transplantation & AI in healthcare Bhubaneswar, 28/03/2026: Highlighting the demand of organ transplant, there is urgent need to enhance awareness, strengthen institutional readiness, and align with policy strategies to expand donor pools and improve transplant outcomes, the All India Institute of…
Commends Initiatives on Human Rights Education and Equitable Healthcare Bhubaneswar: Special Monitor for Human Rights Advocacy (Human Rights Education and Gender Equality) from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Kanhaiya Tripathi, visited AIIMS Bhubaneswar on 25th March, 2026 (Wednesday). During the visit, Prof. Tripathi reviewed various initiatives undertaken by AIIMS Bhubaneswar in the areas…
Bhubaneswar: Comedian Kapil Sharma is reportedly preparing for a return to television with a new comedy show, marking a fresh chapter in his career. Kapil rose to widespread fame with his hit show Comedy Nights with Kapil, which later went off-air following a widely reported mid-air dispute with co-actor Sunil Grover. According to media reports,…