Bhubaneswar, 28th Aug 2025: In line with the National Education Policy 2020, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has emphasized strengthening primary education in the state. He said that primary education plays a crucial role in achieving the goal of building a prosperous Odisha by 2036. Therefore, he directed officials to focus more on providing quality education. During a review meeting of the School &…
BJD Delegation Led by Vikram Meets SP, Demands Peace in Patisunapur
Brahmapur, 28th Aug 2025: Tensions had erupted in Patisunapur village under Sunapur Panchayat of Golonthara Police Station limits over the conduct of a local festival. Even though more than three months have passed since the incident, normalcy has not yet returned to the village. On Thursday, a delegation of BJD leaders and villagers, led by Ganjam district BJD president and former MLA Vikram Kumar Panda,…
Tata Power Unveils ‘Suraksha Kavach’ Digital Safety Shield in Odisha
Bhubaneswar,28th Aug 2025: Reaffirming its commitment to safety and operational excellence, Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms have launched a transformational digital solution called ‘Suraksha Kavach’. This technology-driven safety framework is set to redefine how High Tension (HT) network operations are carried out across Odisha by integrating the Permit to Work (PTW) system within a robust digital structure, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Key Highlights of…
Service Medals Announced on Independence Day
Bhubaneswar:28th Aug 2025: On the occasion of Independence Day, 1,090 people will be honored with service medals for their notable contributions in various fields. In the fields of Police, Fire Service, Home Guard, and Civil Defense, Gallantry and Service Medals will be awarded. 233 persons will receive Gallantry Medals, while 99 persons will be honored with the President’s Distinguished Service Medal. 758 persons will be…
Key Meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan: Para-Legal Volunteers to Be Appointed in Every Panchayat
Bhubaneswar, 28th Aug 2025: The government is giving importance to women’s legal literacy, awareness, and assistance at the grassroots level. For this purpose, para-legal volunteers will be appointed in every panchayat. They will make women aware of laws like PSS and DNSS. If any woman becomes a victim of violence, she should first inform the para-legal volunteer. They will help the victim with the initial…
Journalist’s Wife Passes Away; Daughter Performs Final Rites
Umerkote,28th Aug 2025: In a rare and courageous gesture, a daughter today performed the last rites of her mother in Umerkote, setting an example for society. Kuntala Kumari Satapathy (56), wife of senior journalist Harihar Satapathy, passed away after prolonged illness. With no sons in the family, there was initial concern over who would perform the funeral rites. At this moment, the younger daughter Lopamudra,…
Kalyani Secures Admission to Christian Medical College, Vellore
Kosagumuda,28th Aug 2025: Miss Kalyani Gauda, daughter of Chittaranjan Gauda and Tanuja Gauda of Gotibeda village under Atigaon Panchayat in Kosagumuda block of Nabarangpur district, has secured admission to Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Tamil Nadu to study medicine. Her achievement has brought her widespread appreciation and congratulations from different quarters. She is also the granddaughter of late Dayalu Gauda, former Sarpanch of Atigaon Panchayat.…
Administrative Support Extended for Dhableswar’s Medical Education
Borangpur, 28th Aug 2025: Poor but meritorious student Dhableswar has received a lifeline to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor. Today, the district administration handed over ₹40,000 from the Red Cross Fund at the Collector’s office. District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain felicitated him with a bouquet and presented the cheque, assuring full support for his future studies. With this aid, Dhableswar can now take…
Farewell Ceremony Held for Umrah Pilgrims at Chandahandi
Chandahandi,28th Aug 2025: Pilgrims from Chandahandi area embarking on the Umrah pilgrimage were given a grand farewell at Chandahandi and Mohara. This year, senior businessman Mohammad Yunus of Mohara village and his wife Azima Bano are undertaking the sacred journey to Mecca and Medina for Umrah. Today, a felicitation meeting was organized at both Chandahandi and Mohara in their honor. On this occasion, members of…
Women in 18–45 Age Group to Be Appointed for Childcare Roles
Bhubaneswar, 28th Aug 2025: To improve the quality of pre-primary education, the state government has given special emphasis. Children’s nurseries (Shishu Batika) have been opened in 45,000 schools across the state. In each of these nurseries, a “Shishu Sevika” (childcare worker) will be appointed. Although the School & Mass Education Department had earlier issued a notification, on Wednesday fresh guidelines regarding the recruitment process were…