Bhubaneswar: A powerful new playbook for changing governments midstream is being executed by young voters across the subcontinent — and they’re doing it with metronomic regularity. However, observers caution that the trend, while energising, is far from purely democratic. Over the past decade, South Asia has witnessed a growing wave of youth-led political disruption. From…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Montha, brewing over the southwest Bay of Bengal, has put Odisha on high alert as the state braces for heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and potential flooding over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red warning for eight southern districts, including Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal,…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, successfully organised a Hand Fracture Fixation Workshop under the aegis of Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH) and Association of Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgeons of Odisha (APRASO). The workshop highlighted the pivotal role of plastic surgeons in the comprehensive management of hand fractures…
– It has provided free diagnostic services to more than 20,000 patients, covering over 50 types of viral infections – Played a pivotal role in offering timely diagnostic support for both patient care and public health management during outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics Bhubaneswar: The Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) of AIIMS Bhubaneswar has been conferred with…
Bhubaneswar, India: India is preparing to scale back imports of Russian crude oil following fresh US sanctions on Moscow-backed producers Rosneft and Lukoil, a move that could reshape global energy trade and ease a key hurdle in the long-pending India–US trade deal, sources told Reuters. The sanctions, announced by US President Donald Trump and enforced…
Bhubaneswar, India: US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of “tremendous” sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies — Rosneft and Lukoil — in what officials described as one of the most aggressive economic measures yet to pressure President Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine. The sanctions, unveiled by the US…
Bhubaneswar: India is preparing to curtail imports of Russian crude oil in compliance with new US sanctions imposed on two major Moscow-backed producers, according to a Reuters report published Thursday. The move, which marks a significant shift in India’s energy trade policy, could help remove a key roadblock to the long-pending India–US trade deal, officials…
Bhubaneswar: Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu has sent a legal notice to his ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya after she made serious allegations in a recent interview, claiming that she was denied food, medical care, and basic support during her third pregnancy. In her statements, Rita accused the singer of emotional and financial neglect, alleging that she…
Bhubaneswar: The much-loved reality show “Laughter Chef” is all set to make a grand comeback with its third season, promising a fresh blend of comedy, cooking, and celebrity fun. The show will once again be hosted by the dynamic duo — comedian Bharti Singh and celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi. The new season is expected…
Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the Unit-I Haat, the largest daily market in Odisha’s capital city, on Wednesday, destroying around 30 shops and causing property damage worth several crores of rupees, officials said. According to fire department sources, the blaze started early in the morning and quickly spread through a section of the…