Bhanjanagar, Dec, 16: Farmers’ interest in mustard cultivation is increasing in the Bhanjanagar region. Departmental officials are providing all kinds of support in this regard. For the current year, a target has been set to cultivate mustard on 880 acres of land.
Baijayant Appointed as Assam Election In-Charge
Assam, Dec, 16: Baijayant has been given the responsibility of Assam election in-charge. The BJP has announced the names of the election in-charges for Assam and Tamil Nadu. Baijayant Panda has been appointed as the election in-charge for Assam. Similarly, Piyush Goyal has been appointed as the election in-charge for Tamil Nadu.
Corruption Pushes Forest-Dwelling Families of Koraput into Severe Winter Distress
Koraput, Dec, 16: Corruption in the dense forest area of Koraput has left residents struggling to survive. People are shivering in the biting cold, living in broken huts and battling harsh conditions. Many families lack basic necessities like warm clothing, food, and medical care, making daily life a constant struggle. Locals say that despite repeated appeals to authorities, little has been done to improve their situation,…
Former IAS Officer Rajkumar Goel to Take Oath as Chief Information Commissioner on Monday
Delhi, Dec, 16: Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Rajkumar Goel will take oath as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office and secrecy to him. A three-member selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had recommended Goel’s name. Goel is a 1990 batch retired IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh–Goa–Mizoram–Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre.
Preparatory Meeting Held for Ranpur Festival ‘Arjun’
Ganpur, Dec, 16: A preparatory meeting for the Ranpur Festival ‘Arjun’ 2026 was held today at the local Panchayat Samiti hall under the supervision of Ranpur Block Development Officer Manoj Kumar Nayak. Present at the meeting were local legislators, festival committee president Surama Padhi, Panchayat Samiti chairperson Nirmala Behera, Ranpur Area Council chairperson Rangin Mahanti, senior festival advisor Bipin Kumar Padhi, Samaj representative Priyabrata Praharaj,…
Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor to Be Completed by 2026
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 16: The under-construction Raipur–Visakhapatnam economic corridor is expected to be fully operational by December 2026. Built at a cost of ₹16,482 crore, this corridor will accelerate development in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. The project will enhance infrastructure in remote areas and improve livelihoods along the route. It will reduce the travel distance by approximately 137 km and save 7 hours of travel…
OSSTA Extends Support to Primary Teachers’ Protest
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 16: The Odisha Secondary School Teachers’ Association (OSSTA), the largest teachers’ organization in Odisha, has expressed its moral support for the ongoing primary teachers’ dharna (protest) on Gandhimarg, Bhubaneswar. It is noted that teachers from all primary schools in the state have been protesting on Rajarasta, Bhubaneswar, demanding their pending dues for two years. Since 2001, all serving primary teachers have been requesting…
State-Level Under-17 Girls’ Cricket Competition Underway in Jagatsinghpur
Dabugan,Dec, 16: A state-level cricket competition for girls under 17 has been ongoing in Jagatsinghpur district since [date missing]. From the participating Nabarangpur team, six students from the Government Girls’ High School, Dabugan (A) have been selected. The selected students are Anjana Pujari, Gangabali Mehera, Yashoda Majhi, Gayatri Bhatra, Bandita Bhatra, and Urmila Bhatra. The district-level player selection program was held on the 3rd of…
Chief Minister’s Kanya Vivah Yojana Guidelines Issued; Rs 51,000 Assistance for Bride’s Marriage
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 16: The government will provide financial assistance for the marriage of a girl under the Chief Minister’s Kanya Vivah Yojana. Guidelines for this scheme have been issued, and a circular has been sent to all district collectors by the Department of Women and Child Development. Under this scheme, a girl will receive Rs 51,000 for her marriage. The guidelines specify that the age…
Kotpad Region Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Football Player Sheshananda Shatrushaly
Kotpad, Dec, 16: A social worker and distinguished football player from the Kotpad region, Sheshananda Shatrushalya, a recognized referee of the State Football Association, passed away at the age of 92. Due to age-related health issues, he breathed his last at his residence. The late Shatrushalya played for the Kotpad-E team during the 1980s and gained considerable fame at both district and state levels. He…