Author: Rabindra Sahu

Bhubaneswar: After receiving assurances regarding their demands, the Odisha Health Mission Employees’ Association has decided to call off their 25-day-long protest. On Friday, the employees returned to work. The decision was taken following discussions with the Health Department, as informed by the association’s president, Aniruddha Panda. A meeting was held in the presence of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Health Secretary, the Director of the Health…

New Delhi, : The Central Government has introduced a provision allowing government employees to avail up to 42 days of special leave if they donate an organ. Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Lok Sabha about this on Wednesday. With the approval of a government doctor, any government employee undergoing surgery for organ donation can avail this leave, starting from the day of hospital admission.…

Bhubaneswar: The ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme is set to be launched in Odisha on the upcoming 11th of the month. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda will inaugurate the scheme at Baliyatra Padia in Cuttack. This information was shared by the State Health Minister. As per reports, Nadda will be on a three-day visit to Odisha, during which he will officially launch the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The announcement…

Lakshmipur: Birendra Karkara, who was born into a modest family in Lakshmipur village of Koraput district, is now set to take charge as the Director of Secondary Education, Odisha. The news has sparked a wave of joy in the region, bringing pride to the Lakshmipur area. Born in 1970, Birendra’s parents, Jagaman Karkara and Saptamani Karkara, endured many hardships to provide for their family and…

Phulbani  :After assuming charge, K. Nuagaon Block BDO P. Subhranjali visited the remote villages of Bali Geda Panchayat in Kandhamal district. During her visit, she interacted with local residents to understand their issues and concerns. She reviewed the ongoing housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Antodaya Housing Scheme, and advised the responsible parties to ensure their speedy completion. She also discussed problems…

Bhubaneswar If a government employee passes away while in service, one of their family members will now be eligible for compassionate appointment. The Cabinet has decided to continue this practice as per previous rules. A formal notification has been issued on Friday by the Department of General Administration and Public Grievance. As per existing provisions, if a government employee dies in service, the state government,…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has raised serious concerns over the practice of administering injections to patients in medicine shops across the state. All CDMOs (Chief District Medical Officers) have been issued letters instructing them to ensure such practices are stopped immediately. If any medicine shop is found violating this directive, strict action will be taken against them. The government has clarified that only trained health…

Koraput: Young IFS officer K. Nagaraju from Koraput officially assumed charge as the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Gajapati district on Friday. Nagaraju, son of K. Balak — a priest at the famous Mutyalluma Temple and a senior lawyer in Koraput — brought pride to the district by securing All India Rank 40 in the Indian Forest Service (IFS) examination in 2022.

Koraput: An awareness camp on handicrafts and handloom was organized by the district administration at the local Skill Development Training Centre conference hall. District Collector V. Keerthi Vasan, attending as the chief guest, stated that Koraput is making continuous progress in the field of tourism. He highlighted that handloom, weaving, and handicrafts are becoming major attractions for tourists. The event emphasized the rich cultural heritage…

Rayagada/Muniguda: Rayagada district, known for its tribal population, produces drumsticks (sajana chhuin) in abundance. The process of marketing this produce internationally has now begun, with 105 kilograms exported to Dubai in the first phase. With support from the State Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, the Swarnajyoti Producer Company Limited (FPO) in Muniguda block has sent the first export consignment. Jayanti Sahu, a woman farmer…

Bhubaneswar: Investment of Rs97,000 Crore to Take Place in Odisha Understanding between IOCL and the State Government IOCL to invest Rs56,000 crore PetroNet LNG to investRs6,000 crore Announcement by the Chief Minister after the Odisha Investors’ Meet

Puri By the end of this month, arrangements will be made for devotees to have Dahadi Darshan (close/queue-based view) of Lord Jagannath in Puri, as stated by Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. Within a week, the Shree Mandir Management Committee and the Core Committee will approve the decision to shift the Hundi (donation box). Following the proposal and government’s permission, the Hundi will be relocated, informed…

Sambalpur: On the auspicious occasion of ‘Ram Navami’, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the PCR-112 service in Sambalpur district under the initiative of the Home Department and the Sambalpur Police Administration. Notably, 15 modern surveillance vehicles that were launched today are equipped with gadgets such as 360-degree PTZ cameras, GPS, and other advanced features. These facilities will aid in controlling crime in Sambalpur.

Bhubaneswar: This month, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will undergo reorganization. New appointments will be made at the district and state levels for GPLF, CPL, and BLF, informed Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida. She mentioned that many women were left out of SHGs under the previous government. However, the current state government has launched “Mission Shakti” with the aim of connecting every household. Earlier, people were included in…

Bhubaneswar: The education system will see improvements through the introduction of Shishu Batika (early childhood learning centers), said School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond. He stated that primary education will become more robust as Shishu Batika has been launched. Admission festivals and the Khadichhua program have already been conducted, generating enthusiasm among both parents and children. Teachers are being trained on how to teach…

 Jeypore: A 3-megawatt hydroelectric project is set to be established near the Yellow Bridge in Jeypore. To facilitate the construction of the hydro project, land acquisition is being initiated. Today, teams from three different departments conducted a land survey near the Yellow Bridge. Based on the survey report, the hydro project work will proceed. The project is proposed to be constructed by a private company…

Jharigaon – The inauguration festival of the newly constructed Maa Thakurani Temple in Kolegāon village under Jharigaon Block began today. The three-day temple celebration commenced with a grand procession on the first day. Devotees from various regions participated, bringing symbolic idols of deities, palanquins, sacred offerings, flowers, priests, drums, and traditional musical instruments. The procession circled the village and finally reached the newly constructed Maa…

Koraput – A farewell felicitation ceremony was organized today at the Government SSD Higher Secondary School in Machhput, located under Dasmantpur Block of Koraput district, to honor the beloved sports teacher Ramachandra Jali, who served the school with dedication for 13 long years. Throughout his tenure, he stood by the students through happiness, hardship, and all circumstances, winning the hearts of more than 500 students…

Nimapada – The 7th Annual Baidei Festival was inaugurated this evening in front of the Sai Temple at Gad Amaraprasad village under Nimapada Block in Puri district. While the Vishwashanti Mahayajna at the Maa Baidei shrine had already begun on the 1st of the month, the three-day cultural program officially commenced today. The event is jointly organized by the Baidei Festival Committee and the Indian…

Nabarangpur: The district-level ‘Pravesh Utsav and Khadi Chhuan Programme – 2025’ was celebrated at the local Ex-Board Primary School in Nabarangpur. As per the National Education Policy 2020, from the 2nd of this month, all primary schools across the state have commenced Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) along with admission festivals and Khadi Chhuan (chalk-touching) ceremonies. Children aged 6 years have been enrolled in…

Kolnara: District Collector Parul Patwari visited Kolnara block and conducted a review of the ongoing drinking water project under construction. She visited Kolnara, Dunduli, and Gadi Sheshkhal panchayats, inspecting the progress and condition of the water tanks at various locations. At the open water tank near the Kolnara block headquarters, the District Collector interacted with the officials present and discussed the status of the work.…