The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for various respiratory viral pathogens, which is part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses nationwide. It is important to note that HMPV is already circulating globally, including in India,…
Bringing in the new year with excitement and unity, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) celebrated its 4th Raising Day with the annual employee get-together, Ullas 2025, across Southern Odisha. Employees and their families came together at their respective locations to celebrate the occasion with enthusiasm. The event was hosted across 14 locations, including the…
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, reviewed the progress of mega pipe water supply projects in Bolangir and Sonepur districts on Saturday. According to an official press release, there are currently 20 mega pipe water supply projects being implemented in rural areas of these districts—14 in…
The Odisha Government has set up a Central Command Control Center for the first response and effective coordination required during the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-2025. This control centre has been opened to provide appropriate information and support to the guests who will be here in Bhubaneswar to attend the PBD. It is expected that about…
The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will host the Ekamra Utsav from January 5 to January 16, 2025. This unique celebration has been meticulously planned in tandem with the city’s prestigious hosting of the 18th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025. The Ekamra Utsav includes Park Utsav, a Food Festival, City Lighting, a Flea Market,…
Once a conventional workspace, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has transformed its corporate building into a Green Office, powered entirely by solar energy—a significant step in TPSODL’s broader mission to champion eco-friendly practices and renewable energy across Southern Odisha. TPSODL has installed a 100KW rooftop solar plant at its corporate office in Berhampur. This…
TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and Government of Odisha, has been awarded a prestigious 4-Star rating at the Energy Conservation Award (ENCON) 2024, hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Eastern Region. The award recognizes organizations in the region that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to energy conservation…
The Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha Assembly and former Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, wrote a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday, urging him to provide adequate compensation to farmers for the crop losses caused by unseasonal rainfall in the state last month. Patnaik emphasized the importance of issuing timely advisories…
The quartet of athletes — shooter Manu Bhaker, chess world champion D Gukesh, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar — were announced as the recipients of this year’s Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, which is the highest sporting honour in the country. Manu Bhaker, 22 years old, became the first athlete…
Odisha’s Governor-designate Hari Babu Kambhampati arrived at the Bhubaneswar airport in a special plane on Thursday afternoon. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy CMs KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, ACS Home Satyabrata Sahu and DGP Y B Khurania were among those present at the…
