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Bihar to become brand in nursing sector: Pandey

Patna, May 13 (UNI) Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Tuesday said the state would be developed as a brand in the nursing sector with the government deciding to give a big boost by providing quality education in the field and ensuring related infrastructural facilities.
Addressing a function organised to mark International Nursing Day, Pandey exuded confidence that Bihar would become a brand in Nursing sector soon.
"The state government has decided to provide all assistance including quality nursing education and other related infrastructural facilities. Professionalism in Nursing sector is of utmost importance for providing quality treatment to patients in hospitals, both private and government," the minister said.
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Odisha Govt launches scheme to revive traditional crop & food culture

18 Jun 2025 | 7:57 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UNI) In an effort to revive Odisha's traditional crop and food culture, the state government on Wednesday launched a new scheme titled “Revival and Sustainable Intensification of Forgotten Food & Neglected Crops in Odisha.”
The scheme focuses on the conservation, cultivation, value addition, marketing, and awareness generation around traditional and neglected crops. It aims to provide additional financial support
to cultivators, particularly those from tribal communities.

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Odisha: Two rival groups clash over political enmity, 15 injured

18 Jun 2025 | 7:49 PM

Kendrapara,June 18 (UNI) As many as 15 people sustained injuries, four of them critically, in
a group clash at Baulajodi village under Aul police station on Tuesday night.

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India continues to face a significant burden of HPV-related diseases: Experts

18 Jun 2025 | 7:44 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UNI) India continues to face a significant burden of HPV-related diseases, particularly cervical cancer, which remains the second most common cancer among women in the country, experts said.

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Calcutta HC orders resumption of MGNREGA in West Bengal from Aug 1

Calcutta HC orders resumption of MGNREGA in West Bengal from Aug 1

18 Jun 2025 | 6:20 PM

Kolkata, June 18 (UNI) In a major boost to the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the Central government to resume the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme in West Bengal from August 1.

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India, UK share legacy of industrialisation, innovation: Andrew Fleming

India, UK share legacy of industrialisation, innovation: Andrew Fleming

18 Jun 2025 | 5:35 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UNI) British Deputy High Commissioner to East and North East India, Andrew Fleming, on Wednesday said that India and the United Kingdom share a rich legacy of industrialisation and innovation.

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