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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Prez asks students to become job creators at Ravenshaw convocation
Cuttack: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday encouraged graduating students to become "job providers, not job seekers" while addressing the 13th convocation of Ravenshaw University here. Murmu highlighted the institution's legacy as a "living history" that has produced numerous global intellectuals and legends. She shared a personal connection, noting that her daughter had studied at the university for two years. The President particularly commended the academic excellence of female students, who topped in 21 out of 27 departments. "This is not only a sign of women empowerment but of women-led development," she said. President praised the university's inclusive initiatives, including its Braille library for visually-impaired students, and urged youth to embrace innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship for nation-building. During the ceremony, the university conferred (Honoris Causa) degrees on three distinguished persons — seven-time Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, environmentalist Sabarmatee and social activist Bijay Kumar Rath. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola It also conferred (Honoris Causa) on renowned nuclear physicist Ajit Kumar Mohanty. President Murmu also inaugurated the redevelopment project of the 150-year-old Ravenshaw Girls' High School at Odia Bazar, encouraging students to "dream big, work hard, and be good human beings". Later in the evening at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, she presented the Kalinga Ratna Award 2024 to Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan during the birth anniversary celebration of 15th century Odia poet Adikabi Sarala Das. Pradhan emphasised the importance of promoting Odia language globally and its integration with artificial intelligence to preserve cultural identity in the digital age.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
President Murmu expresses concern over depression, obesity, asks doctors to create awareness
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said depression and obesity were becoming a matter of concern. Addressing the 5th convocation of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, Murmu said that apart from medicine, awareness is also necessary to treat depression. "A lifestyle change can provide mental peace. Yoga and pranayama could be helpful in mental health ," she said, urging doctors to make people aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Murmu said obesity, a lifestyle disease, is also a matter of concern. "One can get rid of this disease through a disciplined routine, improvement in eating habits and regular exercise," she said. The president advised doctors to focus on solving local problems, stating that two diseases are prominent in the tribal society -- one is Japanese Encephalitis and the other is Sickle Cell Anaemia. "The government has taken many steps in this direction. Doctors should do as much research as possible for the treatment of these diseases," she said. Murmu lauded the graduating students for choosing the profession. She gave 59 gold medals to 31 students, and conferred degrees on 643 students, including 196 MBBS graduates. The president arrived in Bhubaneswar in the afternoon on a two-day visit to the state. Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received her at the airport. She will attend the convocation of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack on Tuesday. She will also lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of three buildings of Ravenshaw Girls' High School. She is also scheduled to attend the birth anniversary celebration of Adikabi Sarala Das and present the Kalinga Ratna Award 2024. Security has been strengthened in the city with over 2,000 police personnel deployed for the president's visit.
