Nabarangpur, May 09: Students of Nabarangpur district appeared for the NEET (UG) 2026 National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test conducted across India on Sunday for admission into medical courses.In Nabarangpur district, two educational institutions — RCD High School and PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Nabarangpur town — were selected by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as examination centres for the national-level test.For the smooth conduct of the examination,…
Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Jharsuguda Collectorate Focuses on Immediate Administrative Response
Jharsuguda May 09:: A Maha Samadhan public grievance hearing camp was held at the premises of the Jharsuguda District Collector’s office.The camp was attended by Jharsuguda District Collector Kunal Motiram Chavan, Superintendent of Police Gundala Reddy Raghavendra, Chief Development Officer-cum-CEO of Zilla Parishad Bishwaranjan Nayak, Sub-Collector Sabyasachi Panda, Assistant Collector (Grievance) Mrutyunjaya Sabar, along with district-level officers and staff from various departments.A total of 68…
BJP Strengthens Tribal Outreach with Appointment of Somnath Pujari as ST Morcha Secretary
Papadahandi, May 9: Somnath Pujari, the Papadahandi block representative of Nabarangpur MP and BJP candidate from Dabugaon in the last general election, has been appointed as the State Scheduled Tribe Morcha Secretary.Known for his calm nature, simplicity, and polite personality, Somnath Pujari is regarded as a young face of the party.Expressing gratitude for his new appointment, he thanked Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, State…
District Mason Workers’ Federation Organises Press Conference to Highlight Workers’ Issues and Demands
Umarkote, May 09:: A press conference was organised today by the Umarkote Rajmistri Maha Sangha and the Joint Trade Union in connection with the upcoming International Workers’ Day celebration on May 1.District Rajmistri Maha Sangha President Bipin Nag attended the programme as chief guest. Vice-President Narasingha Nayak, District General Secretary Parshuram Nayak, Joint Secretary Rajesh Jani, Premabali Mangaraj, Sada Suna, Bhagarati Kachim, and Subas Suraj…
District Collector Inspects ICDS Operations and Academic Environment During Surprise Visit in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, May 09: The District Collector of Nabarangpur paid a surprise visit to the ICDS project office at Papadahandi and the SSD High School at Jatabal.During the visit, the Collector reviewed the office administration, staff attendance, and overall arrangements in the school. He also directed officials to maintain transparency and proper management in service delivery.
Malkangiri Administration Moves to Secure Educational Institutions with Land Pattas for 1,050 Government Schools
Malkangiri, May 09:: In a landmark initiative for the development of education, the Malkangiri district administration has launched a major campaign to provide land pattas to government schools across the district.As per the directive of District Collector Prathmesh Arvind Rajeshirke, a large-scale School Land Patta Camp was successfully organised today at the FLC Hall premises.The special camp was conducted under the chairmanship of Sub-Collector Duryodhan…
Odisha Clerical Association Appeals to Chief Minister for Financial Assistance to Deceased Employee’s Family
Koraput, May 09:: The Odisha Clerical Association has appealed to the Chief Minister to provide compassionate financial assistance to the family of a government employee who allegedly died due to medical negligence.According to reports, Pushpit Tripathy, an employee working in the office of the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Koraput, experienced severe chest pain on April 23, 2026. He immediately went with his wife to…
Advocate Academy to Be Established Soon in Cuttack to Strengthen Legal Education and Professional Training
Cuttack, May 09:At the Madhu Jayanti and Lawyers’ Day celebration organised by the High Court Bar Association in Cuttack, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced that an Advocate Academy will soon be established in the city.Speaking as the chief guest at the event held at Sahid Bhavan, the Minister also informed that the Advocates’ Welfare Fund would be increased from ₹10 crore to ₹15 crore.…
Authorities Deliberate on Reviving Non-Functional Cremation Machines in Kotpad for Public Convenience
Kotpad , May 09:A discussion meeting was held in Kotpad regarding the revival and functioning of two electric cremation machines installed at the crematoriums of the Karana Samaj and Brahmin Samaj, which have remained non-functional for the past two years.The issue had recently drawn public attention after a news report titled “Cremation Machines Lying Idle Like Dead Bodies” was published in a local newspaper on…
Malkangiri Administration Launches Drive to Spread Awareness on Forest Rights and PESA Act Provisions
Malkangiri, May 09: A special awareness campaign on forest rights and traditional community rights has been launched in Malkangiri district to educate tribal and forest-dwelling communities about their legal rights.The campaign is being jointly organised by CSD Odisha and the Traditional Gram Sabha Groups of Malkangiri. Its primary objective is to spread awareness about the provisions of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 and the PESA…