Odisha gets state-run medical college after 54 years
Odisha got a state-run college, Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH), after a gap of 54 years. It was inaugurated on Monday by CM Naveen Patnaik who described it as a stepping stone towards his government's resolve to ensure inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development in the state. With 100 MBBS students, classes commenced today coinciding with Teachers' Day.