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Over 5,900 Infant Deaths reported in Odisha Sishu Bhawan @ 5 Years
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29: It seems Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics, popularly known as Sishu Bhawan, Cuttack, is a virtual death trap as more than 5,900 infants have died while undergoing treatment in the last…
Reliance Jio launches 4G Service in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29: As a part of the Odisha government’s initiative to convert Bhubaneswar into a ‘Smart City’, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) has launched 4G high speed Wi-Fi Internet services at four locations in the capital city,…
Central Team visits Sishu Bhawan, as Death Toll rises to 45
A Central Team has visited Sishu Bhawan to probe the infant deaths. The team, which has three Health Experts, is headed by Arun Panda, Additional Secretary at Union Health Ministry. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and BJP leaders Bijoy…
BJP to challenge Odisha Police Bill-2015 at Court
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29: Terming the recently passed Odisha Police Bill, 2015 as ‘draconian bill’, BJP State unit President Patnagarh MLA KV Singhdeo said that the party would challenge bill at court.
He said that the party would hold…
Rs.1 Lakh Insurance Cover for Journalists Working in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29. Odisha government has approved a proposal with a provision to provide insurance cover worth Rs. 1 lakh per annum for working journalists in the state. This information was revealed by Information and PR Minister Atanu…
CAG raps Odisha Govt over Elementary Education
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has rapped the Odisha government for lack of oversight towards elementary education in the state.
"Despite spending Rs.23,193.60 crore, the state of elementary education…
Narasingha Mishra claims 150 Infants die at Sishu Bhawan Every Month
The management, administration and healthcare facilities are in a complete mess at Sishu Bhavan, Cuttack. There is a shortage of staff, lack of infrastructure and inadequate equipment.
While the death toll has reached 41 in the last 8…
Cuttack Sishu Bhawan Death Toll rises to 41, Health Minister Unfazed
Six more infants died at Sishu Bhawan, Cuttack today, taking the toll to 41 in the last 8 days. The central team will visit Cuttack tomorrow to take stock of the situation. The decision was taken by Union Health Minister JP Nadda on the…
BJP MLA Radharani Panda complains to Speaker against Raja Swain
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Brajarajnagar, Radharani Panda, has complained to Odisha Assembly Speaker Niranjan Pujari against Athgarh MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain alias Raja Swain for his 'Radhe Maa' remark against her.
Radharani…
Damodar Rout slams Odisha Congress over allegations of BJD-BJP Nexus
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28: Dr. Damodhar Rout, Co-operation and Excise Minister of Odisha government and prominent leader of BJD party, said that Odisha Congress chief Prasad Kumar Harichandan should introspect about his party position and…