Bhubaneswar: The Matriculation Examination, which began in February, has concluded today. On the final day, students appeared for the Third Language Hindi and Sanskrit exams. As per the pre-determined schedule, millions of students have now completed their final exams. With the exams over, students are now eagerly waiting for their results. In this regard, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) has issued a notification stating…
Chandrapur Ashram School Comes Alive with Grand Annual Festival Celebrations
Papadahandi, The annual festival was celebrated at Chandrapur Ashram School in Papadahandi Block, Nabarangpur District. The event was conducted under the guidance of the school’s headmaster, Shri Dasharath Jani. The chief guest for the occasion was the block representative of Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, while the guest of honor included District Welfare Officer Shri Palaka Rabindra, Deputy Welfare Officer Shri Bharat Chandra Sahu, Srimati Nibedita…
Watershed Festival Kicks Off with Awareness Rally on Water Conservation
Raighar: An awareness rally under the Watershed Project was organized in Nuapara under the Raighar Block. The event was attended by Block Chairman Gupta Prasad Jhankar, MP Representative Pritisnigdha Mahapatra, Zilla Parishad Vice-Chairperson Lipika Baroi, and BDO Vijay Kumar Sethi, among others. The event, organized by the Government of India, featured the inauguration of an awareness vehicle. During the occasion, the public was educated about…
Big Relief Before Holi: Government to Hike Dearness Allowance Soon!
Bhubaneswar Good news for government employees before Holi! The Central Government may announce a big reward for its employees ahead of the festival. Dearness Allowance (DA) is expected to be increased next week, benefiting 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners. Typically, DA is revised twice a year—in January and July. However, this time, there is speculation that the hike may be announced before Holi.
Lawyers Exempted from Wearing Black Coats from April 1 to June 30
Cuttack: Except for the High Court and Supreme Court, lawyers in other courts will not be required to wear the black coat or advocate’s gown during the summer months this year. From April 1 to June 30, lawyers can argue cases without wearing a black coat or gown in court. However, they must wear a white shirt along with black, white-striped, or grey pants, a…
Kotpad Lawyers’ Association Election Heats Up as 8 Nomination Papers Filed
Kotpad, The nomination process for the Kotpad Lawyers’ Association election has been completed. According to Election Officer Jitendra Nath Mohapatra, the following candidates have filed their nominations: For President: Current president Pankaj Kumar Patra, former presidents Mani Pattnaik and Ajit Pattnaik. For Vice President: Sudhir Chandra Mohanty and S. Chandra Rao. For Secretary: Jnanendra Pattnaik and Mukteswar Nayak. For Joint Secretary: S. Chandra Rao. No nominations…
Budget Utilization Below 50percent in 16 Departments, Raising Efficiency Concerns
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated substantial funds in the budget for various departments, aiming to implement multiple schemes and accelerate development. However, many departments have failed to utilize the allocated budget properly. As the financial year 2024-25 nears its end, a concerning picture emerges regarding government expenditure. According to data presented by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the Assembly, several departments have lagged…
Call for District-Level Recruitment Grows Stronger in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: The demand for district-level recruitment in Nabarangpur has once again gained momentum. Three months ago, during the district-level folk festival ‘Mandei,’ Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had promised to initiate the recruitment process. However, the Nabarangpur District Joint Action Committee and Abhivyakti Koraput District Youth Student Union alleged during a press conference on Monday that the promise remains unfulfilled. Bhagaban Bairagi, the district coordinator…
Nitin Gadkari Urges Citizens to Stop Demanding Tax Cuts, Cites Public Welfare Needs
New Delhi: The government aims to reduce taxes, but it cannot function effectively without revenue, said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. He urged industries to stop repeatedly demanding tax reductions, emphasizing the need for government funds for social welfare. Instead of lowering taxes, Gadkari advised industries to focus on cost-cutting measures without compromising product quality to strengthen India’s position in global…
Smart Park Underway in Umarakot: A Step Towards a Greener, More Beautiful City
Nabarangpur: Umarakot, the second-largest city and the economic hub of Nabarangpur district, has limited recreational spaces for residents. Apart from a handful of parks, there are hardly any places where people can relax or spend quality time with their families. To address this issue, the then MLA and current Odisha School and Mass Education Minister, Nityananda Gond, proposed developing a smart park on the Dongariguda…
