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This year, the institution took a significant step forward by hosting its inaugural regional research conclave, uniting various regional institutes to foster collaboration in biomedical research. This initiative reflects AIIMS Bhubaneswar's vision of creating a robust research consortium aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes in the region.

The event was attended by prominent regional research institutes, including IIT Bhubaneswar, NISER, Institute of Life Sciences, ICMR-RMRC Bhubaneswar, KIIT-TBI Bioincubator, SOA University, SVNIRTAR, and Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital. 

With an impressive record of securing around 15 crores in research grants from national and international funding agencies and over 1,000 publications in high-impact journals annually, AIIMS Bhubaneswar is committed to advancing medical research, said AIIMS BHUBANESWAR Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas.

Welcoming the dignitaries and research fellows, Dr. Biswas, said that a state-of-the-art central research facility has been established at the institute, focusing on modern biotechnology and product development with translational applications. Faculty members have achieved significant milestones, including new patents in orthopedic surgical applications and advancements in the diagnosis of visual disorders. Collaborations with IIT Bhubaneswar have led to the initiation of multiple research projects in artificial intelligence, further expanding the institute’s innovative capabilities, added Dr. Biswas.

Dr. Meenu Singh, Executive Director of AIIMS Rishikesh, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. She emphasized the importance of value-based medicine in conjunction with evidence-based approaches to enhance quality of life and health economics. Dr. Singh highlighted the significance of researching traditional concepts, particularly in a state like Odisha, renowned for its rich cultural heritage.

Dr. Swarup Sarkar, Former Director of Communicable Diseases at South East Asia Region(SEAR), WHO, enlightened the audience on global health concepts. He discussed how global health policies have successfully tackled issues like HIV and tuberculosis, while also stressing the need for implementation science in addressing ongoing health challenges in India.

With the decline in global health funding, Dr. Sarkar asserted, “India is uniquely positioned to lead in the development of new drugs, clinical trials, and vaccinations.” His remarks underscored the vast potential for AIIMS Bhubaneswar, equipped with world-class facilities and a high patient volume, to develop groundbreaking treatment strategies.

Dr. Anirban Biswas, Director of Neurotology at the Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata stated, “research should focus on addressing common problems, ensuring that the man on the street benefits from our findings.” 

In recognition of outstanding research contributions, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Bhoi, Professor & Head of Neurology, received the best research paper award for his pivotal work on Peripheral Neuropathy Leprosy (PNL), shedding light on the often undiagnosed morbidity it causes compared to skin leprosy. Also, various other awards in the field of research were given to faculty and residents.

Among others Dr. P R Mohapatra (Dean Academic), Dr. Satyajeet Misra (Dean Research), , Dr. Soubhagya Kumar Jena (Dean Examination), and Dr. Bhagirathi Dwivedi (Associate Dean Research), also were part of the event.
This annual research day and regional conclave marks a significant milestone in fostering a culture of collaborative research aimed at enhancing healthcare for communities across the region.

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Chouhan shared that HM Shah will arrive in Ranchi on Saturday evening to meet with party leaders and discuss the election strategy.

“After the release of the 'Sankalp Patra' on Sunday, HM Shah is scheduled to address rallies in three key locations across the state -- Dhalbhumgarh in East Singhbhum district, Barkatha in Hazaribagh district, and Simaria in Chatra district,” Chouhan said.

The campaign momentum will continue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jharkhand the next day, on November 4, where he will hold public meetings in Garhwa and Chaibasa.

Chouhan expressed hope that PM Modi’s message of development would resonate widely with the people of Jharkhand.

The BJP has already outlined five major commitments, or 'Panch Pran,' or ‘five vows’ for Jharkhand.

The first one talks about financial support for women. If elected, the party says it will introduce the 'Gogo Didi Yojana,' providing Rs 2,100 per month to women in the state.

Under the second pledge, every family will have access to gas cylinders for Rs 500, with two free cylinders provided each year.

The party has pledged to create five lakh government jobs for Jharkhand’s youth over five years, as per the third vow.

Under the fourth vow, graduate and post-graduate students preparing for competitive exams will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 2,000 under the Yuva Sathi Yojana for two years.

Under the fifth pledge, the BJP promises to ensure that every family in Jharkhand has permanent housing.

In Jharkhand, the elections to the 81-member Assembly will take place in two phases -- on November 13 and 20, with counting of votes to take place on November 23.

In all, 1,211 candidates are vying for the 81 seats in the state.

--IANS
 

In a social media post, the Union Minister expressed his condolences to all the bereaved families and prayed for a speedy recovery of the injured persons.

ସୁନ୍ଦରଗଡ଼ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ହେମଗିରିରେ ମର୍ମନ୍ତୁଦ ସଡ଼କ ଦୁର୍ଘଟଣାରେ ମୃତ୍ୟୁବରଣ କରିଥିବା ଖବର ଶୁଣି ମୁଁ ଦୁଃଖିତ ଓ ମର୍ମାହତ । ଅମର ଆତ୍ମାର ସଦଗତି କାମନା କରିବା ସହ ଶୋକସନ୍ତପ୍ତ ପରିବାର ବର୍ଗଙ୍କୁ ସମବେଦନା ଜଣାଉଛି । ଏହି ଦୁଃଖଦ ସମୟରେ ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ପରିବାର ବର୍ଗଙ୍କୁ ଅସୀମ ଧୈର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଓ ସାହସ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରନ୍ତୁ । ଆହତଙ୍କ ଆଶୁ ଆରୋଗ୍ୟ କାମନା… — Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) November 2, 2024

“I am saddened to hear about the fatal road accident at Hemgiri in Sundargarh district. May the immortal soul rest in peace! I express condolences to the bereaved families. May the Mahaprabhu give infinite patience and courage to the family in this time of sorrow. I wish a speedy recovery of the injured,” Pradhan posted on X.

At least six people were killed and five others were injured when a speeding Maruti Omni van carrying them rammed into a stationary road trailer near Gaekan Pali under Hemgiri Police Station limits in Sundargarh district during the wee hours on Saturday.

According to sources, those travelling in the car belonged to a ‘kirtan’ troupe of Kandaduda and Samarpinda villages of Hemgir block and were returning after performing at an event in the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. 

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