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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Moharana, who turned waste into craft items, dies at 67
1 2 3 4 Kendrapada: Kamala Moharana, who gained national recognition for recycling waste materials into beautiful craft items, passed away in Cuttack on Saturday night. She was 67. Moharana had sustained serious back injuries after a fall at her home in Kendrapada district's Khairabad village on Wednesday night. Initially treated at the Kendrapada district headquarters hospital, she was later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, where she succumbed to her injuries. She was cremated on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had praised Moharana's work during his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address on Feb 26, 2023. He had taken blessings from her during a public meeting in Kendrapada on May 29, 2024. Moharana had also sent the PM a rakhi made from recycled materials last year. She was invited by the Centre to attend the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Jan 26. Starting in 2016 with a small women's self-help group (SHG), Kamala empowered around 50 women to earn livelihood by turning waste materials like plastic and polythene into useful and decorative items. Her efforts not only supported families but also helped clean the environment. "She was a torch-bearer of Swachh Bharat Mission . Her death is a great loss for us," said Kendrapada MP Baijayant Panda. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo "Plastic, polythene and other waste items cause pollution and she focused on those to create beautiful items. Her sudden death has shattered us," said Ganeswar Behera, Kendrapada MLA. "Many women working under her helped turn waste into wonder. She will be remembered for her good work to clean the environment," said Mahakalapada MLA Durga Prasan Nayak. Many political functionaries, social workers and well-wishers visited her home to pay their last respects. Moharana is survived by her husband, five married daughters and son.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Orissa HC to monitor installation of vital equipment in SCBMCH
CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court on Friday decided to monitor progress of installation of MRI and CT scan machines along with other high-end equipment at the SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) here. The division bench of Justices SK Sahoo and V Narasingh directed the superintendent of SCBMCH to file affidavits regarding status of operation of the MRI machine for neurosurgery department and CT scan machine for the radiodiagnosis department when the matter is taken up next on June 19. The bench also directed the superintendent to file by then an affidavit on status of operation of visual perimeter for ophthalmology department. The court was hearing a PIL on delay in installation of much required equipment in SCBMCH. The bench sought the affidavits after Senior Advocate Bibhu Prasad Tripathy representing the Odisha State Medical Corporation Ltd (OSMCL) informed the Court about status of status of procurement of the equipment. On the basis of written instructions, Tripathy informed that the purchase order for the 3T MRI machine and two Slice CT scan machines was issued on January 29, 2025, and the timeline for supply of the machines to SCBMCH is by end of May.
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- New Indian Express
12-year-old among 2 killed in cracker unit explosion
BHADRAK : Two persons including a minor boy were killed and five others suffered serious injuries in a powerful explosion at a firecracker unit near Haladidiha Bypass within Puruna Bazaar police limits here on Tuesday. Police identified the deceased as 12-year-old Sheikh Musaraf and Raitun Bibi (40), both of Haladidiha Bypass area. The duo along with three of the injured persons - Ranjita Jena (24) of Kajimahala and Sulatana Bibi (45) and Arzifa Khatoon (20) of Haldidiha Bypass - was reportedly preparing crackers illegally inside the unit when the mishap took place. Sources said the owner of the unit has a licence to sell fireworks but engaged local workers in manufacturing crackers illegally in a room behind his shop. On the day, the five workers were engaged in the unit when one of the crackers went off at around 9.30 am. The fire spread to the fireworks stock leading to a huge explosion. While the five suffered serious burns, two others present near the unit also sustained injuries. Eyewitnesses said the entire unit was reduced to a rubble in the explosion. The fire spread rapidly to the fireworks depot, engulfing the structure within minutes. On being informed, fire services personnel reached the spot and brought the blaze under control. They along with locals rushed the injured persons to Bhadrak district headquarters hospital (DHH). Chief district medical officer (SDMO) Dr Sudhanshu Sekhar Bal said five critically-injured persons were shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack where Musaraf and Raitun succumbed during treatment. The remaining two injured were discharged from the DHH after primary treatment. Sources said the condition of the three other women undergoing treatment in SCB is critical. In the evening, local residents staged protest at Haladidiha Bypass demanding adequate compensation for the families of the deceased duo. They also demanded strict action against the cracker unit owner who has reportedly absconded after the incident. Puruna Bazaar IIC Susanta Sahoo said police have launched a probe to determine the cause of the explosion. Further investigation is underway. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased from the state disaster response fund.
India Today
04-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
3 killed, 2 injured after concrete slab falls at Odisha construction site
An engineer and two workers died after a concrete slab fell on them during construction work of a bridge over the Kathajodi River here on Saturday, police others suffered critical injuries in the incident and are undergoing treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital here, they and police personnel rushed to the accident site and rescued the workers, Cuttack DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo "The crane malfunctioned while lifting the huge concrete slab that fell on the workers and the site engineer," he DCP said the exact cause of the mishap is yet to be Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who is on a visit to Mumbai, has ordered an inquiry into the incident, and asked minister Prithivi raj Harichandan to meet the injured expressed grief over the deaths and wished a speedy recovery of the said a probe will be conducted by a technical committee headed by the engineer-in-chief."The team will submit the inquiry report within 15 days. Action will be taken against those found guilty as per the rules," he said."The CM has announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the next of kin of the deceased. He has also announced free medical treatment of those injured in the accident...," the CMO said in a post on of the Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik has also condoled the deaths, and wished a speedy recovery of the injured Cuttack Mayor and opposition BJD leader Subhas Singh, who visited the SCB Medical College and Hospital, alleged that the mishap was an outcome of gross negligence on the part of the Reel
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ganjam launches new skin test to tackle TB cases
1 2 3 Berhampur: Ganjam administration has introduced the Cy-TB test to detect latent infections under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). "This will enable the breaking of the chain of the disease before its infection stage," said Bhabani Shankar Mishra, chief district medical officer (CDMO), while launching the new test here on Wednesday. He said the test is exclusively designed to detect TB infection among vulnerable groups, which will help in early detection and break the chain of its spread. These include household contacts of TB patients, diabetics, smokers, malnourished individuals and citizens above 60 years of age. "When we focus on these vulnerable groups, it will help to break the chain of infection," said Abani Kumar Patra, district TB officer. Bideshi Jena, district TB programme coordinator, added that the Cy-TB test reflects a strategic govt push for early detection. The district has received 3,500 vials, distributed to various community health centres (CHCs), for the test. On the first day alone, about 1,100 people were tested. Tuberculosis remains a serious public health challenge in Ganjam, with 280 deaths reported in 2024 and over 6,500 new cases. The district reported 6,698 new cases in 2023 and 6,466 in 2022, with 224 and 319 deaths, respectively. The govt has introduced a new 26-week BPaLM treatment regimen for multi-drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). The shorter course has been launched at three major medical colleges — MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack and PRM Medical College and Hospital, Baripada. Berhampur: Ganjam administration has introduced the Cy-TB test to detect latent infections under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). "This will enable the breaking of the chain of the disease before its infection stage," said Bhabani Shankar Mishra, chief district medical officer (CDMO), while launching the new test here on Wednesday. He said the test is exclusively designed to detect TB infection among vulnerable groups, which will help in early detection and break the chain of its spread. These include household contacts of TB patients, diabetics, smokers, malnourished individuals and citizens above 60 years of age. "When we focus on these vulnerable groups, it will help to break the chain of infection," said Abani Kumar Patra, district TB officer. Bideshi Jena, district TB programme coordinator, added that the Cy-TB test reflects a strategic govt push for early detection. The district has received 3,500 vials, distributed to various community health centres (CHCs), for the test. On the first day alone, about 1,100 people were tested. Tuberculosis remains a serious public health challenge in Ganjam, with 280 deaths reported in 2024 and over 6,500 new cases. The district reported 6,698 new cases in 2023 and 6,466 in 2022, with 224 and 319 deaths, respectively. The govt has introduced a new 26-week BPaLM treatment regimen for multi-drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). The shorter course has been launched at three major medical colleges — MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack and PRM Medical College and Hospital, Baripada.
