Jharsuguda A Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Campaign) program was organized under the leadership of the Youth Red Cross at the Regional Degree College of Kumbharbandh Panchayat, located in Lakhanpur Block of Jharsuguda district. The event was attended by the college principal, Rajkishore Bishwal, Red Cross counselor and lecturer Sunita Barik, former student and social worker Dakeshwar Khamari, along with college faculty members, lecturers, students,…
New Opportunities for Two-Year B.Ed. Degree Holders
Cuttack: In a significant ruling, the High Court has stated that candidates holding a two-year B.Ed. degree are eligible for appointment as Junior Teachers. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Arindam Sinha and Justice Mruganka Shekhar Sahoo issued this directive, instructing that the names of the petitioners be included in the provisional selection list for recruitment. The court also set aside an earlier order passed…
MP Holds Grievance Hearing Program to Address Public Concerns
Nabarangpur: Member of Parliament (MP) Balabhadra Majhi conducted a grievance hearing program at Nuaguda under Beheda in Nabarangpur district. During this meeting, local residents submitted written complaints regarding their facilities and difficulties. MP Majhi assured them that their issues would be resolved promptly. On his way back to Umerkote, the MP was given a grand welcome by the Maa Tarini Rini Temple Festival Committee, where…
Veteran Leader Rama Ballav Rath Passes Away
Bhubaneswar: Well-known organizer and culture enthusiast Rama Ballav Rath passed away due to a brain stroke early Saturday morning at his ancestral home in Puri’s Bir Narasinghpur village. He was 69 years old at the time of his death. Rama Ballav was a senior member of the Scouts and Rovers and was associated with many cultural organizations. He served as the chairman of Biju Patnaik…
Jeypore Ghat Road Work Ongoing, Completion Timeline Still Unclear
Jeypore: The NH road from Jeypore to Koraput passes through a 4 km ghat section where frequent accidents, both minor and major, have been reported. Due to the sharp curves, heavy vehicles carrying long and heavy loads often meet with accidents. Keeping this in view, a proposal was made to straighten the curves of the ghat by cutting a section of the hill. A Detailed…
Disappointment for Old Bus Stand Traders as Hopes Shattered!
Jeypore: The hopes of old bus stand traders to secure stalls in the new government bus stand premises are fading. While a case is still pending in the High Court, as per the information provided by Shri Mahapatra from the administration, the names of the new stall owners were announced on the 20th. The announcement was made through a notification issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer…
Cricket Stadium Project Announced for Jeypore
Jeypore: A cricket stadium will be constructed in Jeypore city. For this purpose, 7 acres of government land has been identified. After the identification process, the proposal will be sent to the state government for approval. Following an inspection by the Sub-Collector, Akabharam Sasya Reddy, the dream of the city’s residents for a cricket stadium is set to become a reality. The identified land is…
Security Concern: CCTV Cameras Malfunctioning in Nandapur
Nandapur,: The 14 CCTV cameras installed in Nandapur block headquarters as part of a joint effort by the district administration and the police department to monitor criminal activities, catch offenders, and maintain law and order have been non-functional for a long time. Despite complaints about their malfunctioning and the need for repairs being raised in public hearings for over six months, no action has been…
Training Camp Held to Promote Organic Fertilizer Model
Umarkote: A training and demonstration program on the Odisha Agriculture Department’s advanced organic fertilizer model was organized in Bada Kumari village under the Umarkote block of Nabarangpur district. Dr. Upendra Kumar is the chief researcher of this project. Highlighting the harmful effects of chemical fertilizers, the Odisha government has emphasized the promotion of organic fertilizers. The program was coordinated by senior scientists Dr. Upendra Kumar…
LTAR Exam Scheduled for March 23: Candidates Prepare
Bhubaneswar: The Preliminary Examination for the Live Training Reserve Teacher (LTAR) will be conducted on March 23. The exam will be held across the state on a single day, and candidates will take the test offline in OMR mode. This information has been released by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC). However, candidates applying for Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu, and Physical Education Teacher (PET) positions…