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27k anganwadis don’t have own buildings: Parida
Nearly 27,000 anganwadi centres in Odisha lack their own buildings, with 7,389 new constructions underway. The state has a total of 74,224 centres, serving over 2.7 million children. While most have electricity and drinking water, a significant number are without toilets.
JJ School of Arts to partner with SMC for devpt of Kudopali
JJ School of Arts, Mumbai, will partner with Sambalpur Municipal Corporation to develop Kudopali, a site linked to the region’s freedom struggle. This initiative, guided by the Union education minister, aims to create a distinctive memorial and interpretation site showcasing local heroes’ valour.
How this snake thrives on an egg-only diet and without any venom
The African egg-eater snake, Dasypeltis gansi, exhibits remarkable anatomical adaptations for its unique diet of bird eggs. Its highly flexible cranial architecture and distensible soft tissues allow it to swallow eggs significantly larger than its own head. This specialization enables it to thrive in habitats rich with nesting birds, relying on camouflage and mimicry for…
Hic! Data shows beer sales rose 3-fold in state in five years
Odisha witnesses a remarkable surge in alcohol consumption, with beer sales tripling to 1,678 lakh litres in five years. Country liquor and IMFL also saw significant increases. This boom has propelled the state’s excise revenue to Rs 11,429 crore. Authorities are focusing on de-addiction awareness and curbing illicit liquor sales, with no plans for new…
Mohit Malik to quit Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki – Ganesh Kartikey; Makers begin search for new lord Shiva
Mohit Malik is reportedly exiting Sony SAB’s mythological show ‘Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki – Ganesh Kartikey’ due to prior professional commitments and date clashes. The actor, who portrayed Lord Shiva, is being replaced as he juggles multiple projects, including ‘Chamak’ and ‘Mirzapur: The Film’.
New technology to ensure durable repair on 1.2km city stretch
Maharishi College Road in Bhubaneswar is undergoing a complete overhaul using Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) technology, a first for an entire city stretch. This high-performance mix promises enhanced durability and riding comfort, addressing years of potholes and frequent repairs on the 1.2-km stretch.