Odisha

Celebrating International Women’s Day, the spotlight shines on Manjulata Maharana, an extraordinary Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife (ANM) stationed at the Sahaspur health sub-centre in Puri district, Odisha. Her unwavering dedication and selfless service have earned her the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award – 2023, bestowed upon her by President Droupadi Murmu. Maharana’s exemplary contributions include…

In a sobering revelation, the recently published Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 has shed light on the alarming state of education in rural Odisha. The findings paint a stark picture of educational deficits plaguing the region, with a significant portion of students grappling with fundamental concepts. According to the report, a staggering 62.2%…

In a noteworthy turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) witnessed a notable addition to its ranks as Tapan Chand, a revered figure in the mining sector and former head of the National Aluminium Company (NALCO), embraced the party during a ceremony held at its state headquarters. Simultaneously, the Congress party rejoiced as veteran…