Day: November 24, 2019

President arrives in Odisha on a 3-day visit

President Kovind to inaugurate hospital block in Mathura

6:29 pm November 24, 2019

Mathura (UP): President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate a new block of the Ram Krishna Mission Charitable Hospital here, an official of the medical facility said on Sunday. Kovind will inaugurate the Sharda block on Thursday, he said. The new block will provide modern medical facilities to patients, including treatment for cancer, the official said. […]

Exhibition celebrates temples of Odisha

6:27 pm November 24, 2019

New Delhi: An ongoing exhibition here showcases the intricate richness of revered Hindu temples and architecture marvels Jagannath and Lingaraj through an array of miniature stone and wooden models put together with finely detailed engravings and paintings. The exhibition, “Interpreting Temples” by Siddhartha Das Studio, was inaugurated by eminent photographer Raghu Rai, renowned painter Jatin […]

Former MP’s daughter joins BJD

6:23 pm November 24, 2019

Bhubaneswar: Former MP Pyarimohan Mohapatra’s daughter Sikta Pati has joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), party sources said. Welcoming her on Saturday, BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said she would work to strengthen the party, they said. Pati was the secretary general of Odisha Jan Morcha (OJM), a party formed by Mohapatra […]

Health ministry's telemedicine service eSanjeevani completes 9 lakh consultations

India, China spar over legacy of medicinal system

6:11 pm November 24, 2019

New Delhi: India and China are at loggerheads over the legacy of one of the oldest systems of traditional medicine, known as Sowa-Rigpa, which has similarities with Ayurveda. India has sought recognition of the ancient medicinal tradition as its “intangible cultural heritage”, a claim contested by China at a global forum, sources said. Sowa-Rigpa is […]

Mentally unwell murder accused kills self in MP hospital

6:07 pm November 24, 2019

Indore: A 35-year-old mentally unwell jail inmate facing trial in a murder case allegedly committed suicide in the early hours of Sunday at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, police said. Ramkrishna Katia, resident of Harda district, hanged himself with a noose made of bandages at Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital’s toilet at around 2 am, […]