Odisha

Odisha

CAG Flags Financial Irregularities in Odisha 5T School Programme

The CAG has flagged financial irregularities and implementation deficiencies in Odisha’s 5T High School Transformation Programme. The audit examined aspects of the programme’s execution, financial management and monitoring.

Odisha

BJD Slams Odisha Govt Over Early Assembly Adjournment

The BJD criticised the Odisha government for adjourning the Assembly sine die ahead of schedule and alleged that there was no adequate debate on the amended mining law. The party said it would intensify its protest over the legislation.

Odisha

Mahanadi Basin Gas Discovery a Major Milestone for India’s Energy Security: Odisha CM

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has described ONGC’s discovery of natural gas in the Mahanadi offshore basin as a significant step towards India’s energy security. The gas was discovered around 43 km off Konark at ONGC’s maiden deepwater well under the Samudra Manthan campaign.

Odisha

New Blood Test PANXEON May Detect Pancreatic Cancer at Early Stages: Researchers

Researchers have developed an experimental blood test called PANXEON that may help detect pancreatic cancer at an early stage. Published in Nature Medicine, the study found the test could identify stage 1 and 2 cancers as well as high-grade dysplasia, though further research is needed before clinical use.

Odisha

Women’s T20 Asia Cup: Bangladesh Opt to Bowl Against Seven-Time Champions India in Semifinal

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first against seven-time champions India in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup semifinal in Dubai. Both teams retained their unchanged playing XIs, with the winner set to face Sri Lanka or Pakistan in the final.

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Odisha CM Begins Five-Day UAE Visit for Investments

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has begun a five-day visit to the UAE to attract investments to the state. He reached Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and is scheduled to hold road shows and business meetings with investors.