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Odisha: Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) Centre inaugurated in SUM hospital

Bhubaneshwar, Dec 5 (UNI) In a significant boost to public health infrastructure in Odisha, the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital-2 at Phulnakhara unveiled a new Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) Centre to become the first private medical college in the state to avail this facility.
This crucial facility, established in collaboration with the State AIDS Cell and the Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS), aims to provide comprehensive care and support to people living with HIV/AIDS in the region.
The inaugural ceremony was held at the facility and was graced by a host of senior officials from the hospital administration and partner organizations.
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Tripura to buy 18000 MT paddy at Rs 23 69 MSP

23 Jan 2026 | 1:19 PM

Agartala, Jan 23 (UNI) Tripura government is set to buy 18,000 metric tonnes of paddy directly from farmers in the ongoing season, with the procurement initiative slated to commence on January 28 in Dharmanagar, North Tripura, said Food and Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Chowdhury.

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Nitish announces Ex-Gratia for Bihar victims in Chhattisgarh steel plant blast

23 Jan 2026 | 12:01 PM

Patna, Jan 23 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced an ex-gratia for state residents who lost their lives in a blast at the Real Ispat and Steel plant in Bakulahi village, Chhattisgarh.

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Meghalaya CM condemns attack on Pastor Naik in Odisha

23 Jan 2026 | 11:34 AM

Shillong, Jan 23 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has strongly condemned the recent attack on Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik in Odisha.
“The repeated attacks on Christians taint the diverse culture and religious fabric of our nation,” the Chief Minister said.

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Elite Murrah bull with Rs 4 cr market value crowd puller at Matsya–Pranee Samavesh Odisha conclave

23 Jan 2026 | 12:25 AM

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 22 (UNI) Inder, a magnificent Murrah bull, the market cost of which is estimated at Rs 4 crore, was showcased at Matsya–Pranee Samavesh Odisha (MPSO) 2026 in Bhubaneswar and has turned out to be a crowd puller at the conclave.

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Odisha launches Rs 141 50 cr drought mitigation programme to bolster agro sector

23 Jan 2026 | 12:24 AM

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 22 (UNI) The Government of Odisha has taken a decisive leap towards climate-proofing its agricultural sector with the launch of the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme (OADMP).

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