At least 10 dead as fire breaks out at Odisha’s SCB Hospital, PM Modi announces ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh

March 16, 2026 12:10 PM

At least 10 dead as fire breaks out at Odisha’s SCB Hospital, PM Modi announces ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh

A devastating fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack claimed the lives of ten patients early Monday morning, while at least eleven hospital staff members sustained injuries during rescue operations. According to officials, the fire broke out between 2:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. at the ICU of trauma care centre, where critically ill patients were undergoing treatment. Multiple fire engines were rushed to the hospital, and emergency teams worked to control the blaze and evacuate patients....

Vice President Radhakrishnan highlights Netaji’s vision at Parakram Diwas celebrations in Cuttack

January 23, 2026 6:49 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan highlights Netaji’s vision at Parakram Diwas celebrations in Cuttack

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the Parakram Diwas celebrations held at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthplace Museum in Cuttack, Odisha, marking the freedom fighter’s 129th birth anniversary. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President described Netaji as a great son of Bharat whose contribution went far beyond the struggle for independence. He said that Netaji not only fought valiantly for India’s freedom but also had a clear...

Drug Regulator Alerts Doctors and Health Professionals on Theft of Multiple Novo Nordisk Drug Products

August 22, 2025 8:05 PM

Drug Regulator Alerts Doctors and Health Professionals on Theft of Multiple Novo Nordisk Drug Products

India’s drug regulator has issued an alert regarding the theft of several batches of injectable medicines belonging to Novo Nordisk during transit. According to a notice issued by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), Dr. Rajeev Raghuvanshi, “Novo Nordisk has reported a theft of its products, as listed below, during transit from its Bhiwandi hub to distribution routes covering Nagpur, Raipur, Cuttack, and Kolkata.” The DCGI further cautioned that the stolen products are temperatu...