Umarkote Adarsha Vidyalaya’s Abhilisa Shines as District Topper

Umarkote: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya in Umarkote has achieved success in the Class 10 examination results conducted by CBSE. A student of this school, Abhilisa Padhi, scored 97.8% and passed with an A1 grade, becoming the district topper of Nabarangpur. Expressing her aspirations, Abhilisa stated that she aims to become a doctor in the future and dedicate herself to serving patients. Known as an outstanding student, her…

Combined +2 Results to Be Released Within 48 Hours, Confirms Education Board

Bhubaneswar:  The +2 results will be announced within 48 Hours As per the information shared by School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond “No more delay, students should not remain engaged or worried” “Since today is the last date to apply for Combined-3” “We will request the Higher Education Department to extend the deadline”

Kavyalata Raut Appointed State General Secretary of Apna Janata Party

Phulnakhara: Professor and columnist Dr. Kavyalata Raut has been appointed as the State General Secretary of the Apna Janata Party in Odisha. She has served as the principal, general director, and professor at several colleges and educational institutions. In addition, for the past five years, she has worked as the Joint Secretary of the Bhadrak District Red Cross Society. Alongside, she has been associated with…

Operation Sindhur’s Valor Parade Marks Heroic Display in Kotpad

Kotpad: Today, under the joint auspices of Kotpad NAC and Block administration, and following the directives of the State and Central Governments, a Parakram Shobha Yatra (Valor Parade) and Tiranga Shobha Yatra (Tricolor Rally) were organized as part of Operation Sindhur. Prominent participants in today’s rally included Kotpad Tehsildar Neelkantha Naidu, EO Pooja Raut, Chairman M. Shankar Rao, BDO Bikram Kumar Dora, Additional Tehsildar Parshuram…

Innovative Drive Safety Flash Light Device Invented by Two Young Engineers from Jeypore

Koraput: In today’s age, road accidents have become a major concern, claiming numerous lives prematurely. These accidents occur due to various reasons—one significant factor being the use of mobile phones while driving. Additionally, many drivers break traffic rules by driving without proper documents or helmets, resulting in fines and other complications. To address this growing issue, two young engineers from the Jeypore region, Shishir Mallik…

Expert Advice on Advanced Paddy Cultivation Given to Farmers in Malkangiri

Malkangiri: A consultation meeting was held on Wednesday in the conference hall of a hotel in Malkangiri district’s Dar subdivision, where both male and female farmers from various rural areas were advised on cultivating advanced varieties of paddy. Representatives from high-yield paddy-producing organizations shared that cultivating these improved varieties can significantly boost yield while producing delicious grains. Farmers can use the harvest throughout the year…

Odisha Sets Ambitious Goal to Develop Like Germany, Focus on Infrastructure and Innovation

Koraput: To improve the economic condition of the state and make Odisha comparable to Germany, consultations have been held with public representatives and various stakeholders for the preparation of a vision plan. A workshop was recently organized in Koraput for drafting the “Developed India and Developed Odisha Vision Document” for the period 2036–2047. The attending representatives offered numerous suggestions. Representatives from eight districts of Southern…

End of the Line: Five-Rupee Bus Ride to Be Discontinued

Rayagada The five-rupee journey on the Chief Minister’s (Lakshmi) Bus will no longer be available. Although no official notification has been issued by the Transport Department, it is being said that the fare for the bus service — which was running at a heavy loss — is set to be increased. Out of the 52 government buses operating in Rayagada district, 41 are currently running…

Nabarangpur Welcomes Two New Additional District Education Officers

Nabarangpur Two new Additional District Education Officers, Mr. Keshab Meher and Mr. Tanmay Behera, joined in Nabarangpur district. , Mr. Keshab Meher and Mr. Tanmay Behera officially took charge as Additional District Education Officers at the office of the District Education Officer, Nabarangpur. Both officers were welcomed with flower bouquets by the District Education Officer, Mr. Chhatrapati Sahu. All staff members of the District Education Office…

Chariot Wood Sent from Bhanjanagar to Puri for Rath Yatra Preparations

Bhanjanagar: The construction of the three chariots for the deities for the Puri Rath Yatra is currently underway at the Puri Rath Khala. For this purpose, chariot wood is being brought to Puri from various forest divisions of the state. Among them, the Ghumusar South and North Forest Divisions of Ganjam district have been sending chariot wood for the Rath Yatra for many years. Last…

Sambit Patra Reviews Development Work in Puri LS Constituency at DISHA Meeting

Puri During the second District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting held in Puri city, Sambit Patra participated and discussed in detail the progress and development in the Puri Lok Sabha constituency. On this occasion, he was accompanied by Pipili MLA Shri Ashrit Pattnaik, Satyabadi MLA Shri Om Prakash Mishra, Puri MLA Shri Sunil Mohanty, and many other distinguished individuals.

Govt Acts to Prevent Lightning Deaths, Pushes Palm Tree Plantation Drive

Bhubaneswar: The government is committed to preventing deaths caused by lightning strikes. The Forest and Environment Department has taken steps to plant more palm trees. Last year’s target was achieved. Previously, 20 lakh (2 million) trees were planted. This year, the department has decided to invest ₹5 to ₹6 crore for planting palm trees. This information was provided by the Forest and Environment Minister, Ganesh Ram…

State Cabinet Approves 11.25Percent Reservation for SEBC Students in Higher Education

Bhubaneswar: The proposal to provide 11.25 Percent reservation for SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) students in higher education and higher secondary education has been approved by the State Cabinet. Despite repeated demands over the past decade to provide reservation for the social and economic development of the SEBC community, the previous governments had continuously neglected the issue. At a time when the Modi government at…

Chief Minister Directs Officials to Use Odia in All Official Communication

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a directive regarding writing in the Odia language. On Wednesday, after the cabinet meeting at Lokseva Bhavan, the Chief Minister held another important meeting at the State Guest House. Earlier, there had been complete neglect in conducting all official work in Odia language within the administration. Seeing this violation, the Chief Minister expressed strong dissatisfaction and instructed…

Administration Reaches Ragei-Pushpali Village to Assess Local Issues

Malkangiri: In Korukonda block of Malkangiri district, under Tarlakota panchayat, about 35 tribal families living in the village of Ragei-Pushpali have been deprived of basic minimum facilities. Following a detailed report published on May 10 in the ‘Odisha Bhaskar’ and various other daily newspapers highlighting this issue, the district administration acted promptly. The District Collector and District Development Officer Naresh Chandra Shabara, Korukonda Block Group…

BJD Submits Memorandum to Collector, Demands Probe in Nabarangpur

Navarangpur: The district BJD has alleged widespread corruption in paddy procurement at the four LAMP markets in the district and demanded a thorough investigation. To take necessary action, today the district BJD-JD team submitted a memorandum to the District Collector. The district BJD has accused rampant corruption during paddy procurement in the current Kharif season at the Raighar, Papadahandi, Maidilpur, and Kodinga LAMP markets. The…