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LPG shortage triggers road blockade in Nayagarh, traffic disrupted
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (221+ words) A protest broke out on College Road in Odisha's Nayagarh after residents staged a road blockade over the shortage of LPG cylinders, leading to traffic disruption in the area. Public discontent has been rising due to the continued unavailability of…...
Child breaks down before MRI, what his father did will melt your heart
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (256+ words) In a touching moment that has resonated deeply with viewers, a video of a father comforting his frightened child during an MRI scan is winning hearts across social media. The clip shows a young boy overwhelmed by fear as he…...
From water infusion to weight tampering: Black marketers dupe consumers amid LPG crisis in Odisha
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (319+ words) As concerns over LPG availability grow, cases of black marketing and manipulation of cooking gas cylinders are surfacing across Odisha, exposing how consumers are being cheated through dangerous and deceptive practices. Recent enforcement actions have revealed that some illegal operators…...
NIT Rourkela develops multi-sensor AI System for accurate patient sleep posture detection
7+ hour, 48+ min ago (291+ words) The study, published in the IEEE Sensors Journal, was carried out by Saptarshi Chatterjee, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, along with B.Tech student Shiladitya Mondal and Dr. Debangshu Dey of Jadavpur University. Medical studies indicate…...
Why thyroid disorders are more common in women: Dr Sweekruti Jena explains
1+ day, 30+ min ago (375+ words) Thyroid disorders are increasingly being discussed in relation to women's health, with medical observations indicating a higher prevalence among women compared to men." Broadly, thyroid conditions fall into three categories, hypothyroidism (reduced thyroid function), hyperthyroidism (excessive function), and swelling of…...
Odisha: Woman PG student attempts suicide at VIMSAR, workload concerns raised
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (302+ words) A first-year postgraduate (PG) resident from the paediatrics department of Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Burla, allegedly attempted suicide by consuming around 30 tablets. According to sources, the resident is currently undergoing treatment in the ICU,…...
Pakistan considers two-day lockdown amid fuel crisis
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (229+ words) Pakistan considers two-day lockdown amid fuel crisis Amid a deepening fuel crisis triggered by ongoing instability in the Middle East, Pakistan is reportedly considering imposing a two-day weekly lockdown as part of emergency measures to conserve energy resources. According to…...
Excess workload! Odisha Medical PG student consumes 30 tablets in suicide attempt
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (192+ words) In a concerning incident on Sunday, a first-year postgraduate (PG) medical student at VIMSAR, Burla allegedly attempted to end her life by consuming around 30 tablets. Fortunately, she was rescued immediately and rushed to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she…...
LPG shortage: Bhubaneswar gas agency accused of black marketing, FIR lodged
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (261+ words) Allegations of black marketing of LPG cylinders sparked tension in the Airfield area of Bhubaneswar on Saturday, as hundreds of consumers created a ruckus outside a gas agency over non-delivery of booked cylinders. According to reports, a large number of…...
Drinking water crisis worsen in Kendrapara as mega projects remain incomplete
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (469+ words) With the onset of summer, concerns over drinking water scarcity have intensified in several parts of Odisha. Despite government initiatives to supply piped drinking water to every household, many panchayats continue to struggle with acute shortages. In Kendrapara district, particularly…...