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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Master Canteen Square may get a new name reflecting state's legacy
Bhubaneswar: Master Canteen Square, located at the heart of the city, may get a new name. The state govt has asked the departments of general administration and public grievance (GA & PG) and the revenue and disaster management to take appropriate steps on a fresh appeal to consider renaming the square to something that will reflect the state's rich cultural and historical legacy. Supreme Court advocate and activist Radhakanta Tripathy, in a fresh appeal to the state govt earlier this month, said the area, considered as the central business district of the state capital, be renamed after culturally resonant symbols such as Kalinga, Utkal, Paika or freedom fighters like Jayi Rajaguru and Saheed Laxman Nayak. "Adding suffixes like Chowk, Circle or Square to these names could instil pride among Odias," he added. Tripathy said the current name fails to do justice to Odisha 's civilizational heritage. The activist has been raising the issue since March 2021 through multiple letters and reminders. Deputy secretary to the govt, Sanghamitra Behera, has forwarded Tripathy's petition to the departments concerned for necessary action, with copies sent to the chief minister and chief secretary's attention. Prominent businessman Sunjoy Hans, whose forefathers established the original Master Canteen eatery in the late 1940s during the construction of the new capital city, said the name has historical significance. "We are leaving the decision of renaming Master Canteen Square to the govt. But the name is etched in the minds of the people of the city; it would be difficult to erase," Hans said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mayurbhanj univ without permanent VC for nearly 3 years
Bhubaneswar: Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo (MSCB) University in Mayurbhanj district's Baripada has been functioning without a permanent vice-chancellor since Nov 2022. VC of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore, Santosh Kumar Tripathy, has been given additional charge of MSCB. Kishor Kumar Basa, the previous VC, left after getting a central appointment in Nov 2022. A new VC could not be appointed as the govt cited a pending court case. "The court matter has been solved," said a university professor. Recently, lawyer Prabir Kumar Das filed a petition in Orissa high court regarding the lack of a regular VC in MSCB University. On May 20, the HC court sought a reply from the state govt on the matter. Das said Section 6 (10) of the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020, mandates that where it is not practicable to fill up the post of vice-chancellor, the chancellor may appoint the VC of another public university for a period not exceeding one year. Tripathy has been in-charge VC for more than one year. His appointment was valid till Dec 13, 2023. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Qual deles é você? É isso que diz sobre a sua personalidade! Conselhos E Truques Undo "Hence his continuance is without any authority of law," Das told the court. The next hearing is scheduled on June 30. When contacted, Tripathy said, "I was appointed by the governor, who is the chancellor of state universities. I will be in-charge of MSCB University till further orders. I am just following the chancellor's order." The university also has a shortage of faculty members, with around 57% regular teaching posts vacant. As per govt data, 79% of professor posts and 67% of associate professor positions are vacant in the university, respectively. "Due to the huge shortage of regular teachers, teaching and research works are getting affected. Regular faculty members are getting more assignments and non-teaching works. Despite the challenges, the university received an A grade from NAAC. If the govt filled up teaching posts and appointed a regular VC, it would have received A+ or A++," said a university professor. The university needs more manpower for its future expansion and opening of more departments and courses. Higher education minister Suryabanshi Suraj had earlier announced the govt will fill up the VC and faculty member posts soon.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Prashant Tripathy to step down as Axis Max Life MD & CEO in September
Axis Max Life Insurance on Wednesday said that its current managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO), Prashant Tripathy, has decided to take early retirement and will step down from his position at the end of the September quarter. Accordingly, the company's board will initiate the process to identify his successor, subject to the necessary regulatory approvals. In September 2023, Tripathy was reappointed as the MD & CEO of Axis Max Life for a period of five years, until December 2028. '…I hereby express my desire to retire early from my position as the MD & CEO of Axis Max Life to devote time to my personal pursuits and priorities,' Tripathy said in his letter to the board of directors seeking early retirement. The board has approved his request, Max Financial Services—the holding company of Axis Max Life Insurance—said in an exchange notification. Tripathy took over as MD & CEO of Axis Max Life Insurance (earlier known as Max Life Insurance) in January 2019, following the resignation of then MD & CEO Rajesh Sud in September 2018. Tripathy had joined the company in 2007 and served as its MD & CEO for the last six years. '…I would like to extend our deep appreciation to Prashant for his visionary leadership and the lasting impact he has made on the company over the years,' said Rajiv Anand, chairman, Axis Max Life Insurance. Axis Max Life Insurance is a joint venture between Axis Bank and Max Financial Services. Entities of Axis Bank hold a 19.02 per cent stake in the company, while Max Financial Services holds the remaining 80.98 per cent. In a recent interview with Business Standard, Tripathy shared his vision for the company to break into the top three private sector listed life insurance players in the country. He also mentioned that once the amendments to the Insurance Act are passed, the company would initiate the listing process for Axis Max Life Insurance, which is currently quasi-listed through its holding company, Max Financial Services.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
NHRC directs Odisha government to submit ATR on old age pension fraud in two districts
KENDRAPADA: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Odisha government to submit an action taken report (ATR) regarding alleged misappropriation of old age pension funds in Kendrapara and Jajpur districts. Acting on a petition filed by human rights activist and lawyer Radhakanta Tripathy, the commission issued a second notice on May 16 seeking the ATR within two weeks. Tripathy had alleged that welfare fund allocated for old age pension scheme was being grossly misused by people with connection and influence in Aul block of Kendrapara and Binjharpur block of Jajpur districts. He said that without proper verification, individuals below 60 years of age were receiving old age pensions, thus depriving the eligible beneficiaries of the welfare fund. The commission had previously directed the principal secretary on March 3 to investigate the allegations and submit a report within four weeks. Despite the directions of the commission, the authority had not submitted any report. The NHRC has now cautioned that it would invoke its coercive powers under section 13 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 if the report is not submitted within the stipulated time. Old age pension scheme provides financial assistance of Rs 1,000 monthly to elderly individuals aged 60-79 years and Rs 1,200 to those aged 80 years and above. Last year, police had booked around 65 individuals from Argala gram panchayat under Aul block in connection with an alleged scam related to disbursement of old-age pension to them on the basis of fake documents under sections 319 (2), 318 (4), 336 (2), 338, and 340(2) of the BNS following a complaint by Minati Jagdev, block development officer of Aul.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HC seeks report on MRI and CT scan machines in SCB med college
1 2 3 Cuttack: Orissa high court has fixed June 19 to take further stock of progress in installation of an MRI and two CT scan machines among other high-end equipment at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) had provided Rs 46.34 crore under its CSR initiative for procurement of the MRI machine for the neurosurgery department and CT scan machines for the radiodiagnosis department in Dec last year. The HC was hearing a PIL on the problems in SCB on Friday. Informing about the status of procurement of equipment, senior advocate Bibhu Prasad Tripathy, representing the Odisha State Medical Corporation Ltd (OSMCL), informed the court that the purchase order for 3T MRI machine and two slice CT scan machines was issued on Jan 29. "Timeline for supply of the machines to SCB is by the end of May," Tripathy said. Taking it on record, the two-judge bench of Justices Sangam Kumar Sahoo and V Narasingh directed the superintendent of SCB to file an affidavit "regarding status of operation" of the MRI and CT scan machines when the matter is taken up for next hearing on June 19. The bench also directed the SCB superintendent to file by then an affidavit "regarding status of operation" of visual perimeter machine for the ophthalmology department. Though the ophthalmology department has received the recognition of Regional Eye Institute, the visual perimeter machine has not been functioning for the past five years as it needs repair or replacement. It is an essential tool for assessing the visual field of patients, particularly for diagnosing and monitoring conditions such as glaucoma. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Health: This unbreakable military watch is making seniors happy this year Indestructible Smartwatch Undo Dr Goutam Satapathy, superintendent of SCB, who was present in virtual mode, stated that the purchase order for procurement of visual perimeter was issued on Jan 29 and the machine has already been supplied. "The machine has not only reached, but also has been made functional," Dr Satapathy added. On the court's query about procurement of computerised ultra-brief electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) machines for the Mental Health Institute, it was stated that the purchase order for 14 such machines will be issued by May 17 and timeline for supply will be third week of Aug. ECT is a treatment for severe mental health conditions that involves passing an electrical current through the brain to induce a controlled seizure Managing director of OSMCL, Dr Poma Tudu, who was present through virtual mode assured the court that "the procurement of such machines will be expedited". The bench further directed Tudu to file by the next date "an affidavit relating to the status of procurement of two echo machines" for department of cardiology "for patient care".
