Bhubaneswar, Feb, 19: The +2 examinations begin from Feb 18. A total of 4,01,623 students will appear for the exam this year. The examination will be conducted at 1,364 centers across the state. The Matric examination will continue till March 28. The exam will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Special squads have been formed to prevent malpractice and copying.
Fresh Tender Issued After Three Cancellations for New Bridge Near Kolab Bridge
Jeypore, Feb, 19:: After being cancelled three times, the tender has been issued again. Two bidders have participated in the fourth tender. A new bridge will be constructed over the Kolab River near Patriput. In the first phase, the technical bid has been opened. After the financial bid is opened, it will be clear which contractor will take up the construction work. An agreement will…
Koraput MP Raises Query on Vande Bharat Train Between Koraput and Bhubaneswar
New Delhi, Feb, 19: Koraput Member of Parliament Saptagiri Ulaka has raised a question about when the Vande Bharat Express train service between Koraput and Bhubaneswar will begin operations. During the “Parab Parba” program, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had announced the proposed introduction of the Vande Bharat Express on this route. Ulaka asked when the proposed train will actually start running. After Railway Minister…
Reception and Felicitation Ceremony Held by Lakheghar Ganda Samaj Bikash Parishad
Jharsuguda:Feb, 19: A reception and felicitation ceremony along with a responsibility-taking program of the Lakheghar Ganda Samaj Bikash Parishad was held at the Purvabanga I.B. premises in Jharsuguda district. The meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of President Prem Sagar and supervised by Secretary Manmaya Kishore Bakhara. On this occasion, union advisors and senior members including Bhopal Jaipuria, Biswamitra Chhachan, Durbadal Karali, Sanatan Mahanand, Brushabhanu Kusum,…
Heli-Taxi Service to Start at Taratarini Temple
Ganjam, Feb, 19: Heli-taxi service will soon be available at Maa Taratarini Temple in Ganjam district. Like a hired vehicle, this helicopter taxi will provide services connecting Taratarini, Chilika Lake, Satapada, Narayani, and Gopalpur Beach. By paying just ₹2,000, both locals and tourists will be able to ride the helicopter and visit major tourist destinations of the district, according to the State Commerce and Transport…
Annual Function Celebrated at Daleyiguda SSD Girls High School
Papadahandi, Feb, 19:The 17th annual function of SSD Girls High School at Daleyiguda in Paparahandi was celebrated with great enthusiasm. On this occasion, the students welcomed the invited guests at the school gate with bouquets. The program began with floral offerings to Lord Ganesh and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The Headmistress, Mrs. Prabhati Behera, honored the guests with bouquets and mementos, and the…
Rajasmita Shines at State-Level Science Exhibition
Belaguntha, Feb, 19: Rajasmita Gaud, an eighth-grade student of Benipalli Project Upper Primary School under Belaguntha Block, has brought pride to her block and Benipalli Panchayat by securing a place among the top ten participants at the state-level science exhibition. She first secured first place at the Belaguntha block-level science exhibition and was selected for the district level. At the district-level exhibition, she achieved second…
Glimpse of Native Tradition in Saree Worn by Nirmala Sitharaman
Delhi, Feb, 19: A reflection of her native heritage was seen in the saree worn by Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2026. Every year on Budget Day, people in India do not focus only on the country’s economic estimates and new policy announcements. A special point of attraction is also the saree worn by the Union Finance Minister. Over the past decade, her choice…
Hostel in Every District, Women Get Special Budget Priority: Nirmala Sitharaman
Delhi, Feb, 19: Special priority given to women in the Budget by Nirmala Sitharaman Hostels will be opened in every district across the country Dedicated hostels will be set up for women pursuing higher education in STEM and similar advanced fields Community retail outlets named She MARTS will also be launched These outlets will help women gain market access, branding support, and sustainable income opportunities
Odisha to Get Five New National Waterways
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 19: Five national waterways planned for Odisha Priority will be given to transportation of mineral resources through waterways Plan to develop 20 new waterways from the eastern to the western region Mineral-rich Odisha to benefit from five designated national waterways The routes will connect Talcher, Angul, and Kalinganagar Direct connectivity will be established with Paradip Port and Dhamra Port