Jharigaon, Feb 18: Following the transfer of the previous officer-in-charge, Pradeep Kumar Sabar, a new IIC (Inspector-in-Charge), Rachita Madkami, has joined the police station in Jharigaon under Nabarangpur district. She formally took charge yesterday and was welcomed and congratulated by the police staff. Earlier, Ms. Madkami was serving as a Sub-Inspector at Borigumma Police Station in Koraput district. IIC Rachita Madkami is known in the…
Order Issued for Rehabilitation of Displaced Residents from 14 Panchayats
Nandapur, Feb 18: For the Machkund Hydroelectric Project, residents of 14 panchayats were displaced. Even after 70 years of the project’s construction, their problems have not been resolved, alleged social activist and lawyer Anup Kumar Patra. Acting on his complaint, the National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of the matter. The Commission has registered a case (No. 1904/IN/2026 dated 10/02/2026) and issued notices to…
Kendupatra Forest Division Office Shows New Path, 13 Young Women Get Jobs
Jeypore, Feb 18: The Kendupatra Forest Division Office in Jeypore has shown a new path of livelihood for young women from kendu leaf plucker families. It has emerged as a major support system for these households, helping women become self-reliant through skill development and job placement. Under various government welfare schemes for kendu leaf pluckers, families are already receiving incentives and benefits. Adding to this,…
Odisha Secondary School Teachers Association Demands Immediate Resolution of Teachers’ Issues
Cuttack:Feb, 18: The Odisha Secondary School Teachers’ Association (OSSTA) has once again urged the government to resolve the various problems faced by secondary school teachers. The association’s general secretary informed that OSTA has placed several demands before the government. These include release of grants for teachers and staff, provision of facilities for students such as books and uniforms, and extending pension, service benefits, and retirement benefits…
Ministry of Home Affairs Issues New Guidelines on Singing “Vande Mataram” Before National Anthem
New Delhi:Feb, 18: The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines. Under these rules, singing or playing the national song Vande Mataram will be mandatory at specified government functions. Standing will be compulsory during the national song. The full six-stanza version, lasting about 3 minutes and 10 seconds, is to be performed at designated official ceremonies. After the national song, the 52-second national anthem Jana…
National Highways Authority of India Director Reviews Raipur–Visakhapatnam Corridor, Completion Target by June
Pattangi ,Feb, 18: The Raipur–Visakhapatnam economic corridor under the Bharatmala project is a prestigious highway project. This nearly 465-km road will be highly beneficial for Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. It will significantly reduce the distance between Raipur and Visakhapatnam, enabling travel between the two cities within about 5 to 6 hours. This will accelerate regional economic development. According to National Highways Authority of India…
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Drive to Begin Door-to-Door from April in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 18: In Odisha, a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list will be conducted. This process is set to begin from April, during which officials will go door to door. Prior to this, large-scale mapping between the 2002 SIR-time voter list and the 2025 voter list is underway across the state. So far, mapping of about 80% of voters has been completed.…
Bipin Kumar Bag Appointed as New OIC of Umerkote Police Station Under Odisha Police
Umerkote, Feb, 18: In Nabarangpur district’s Umerkote Police Station, Bipin Kumar Bag joined duty on Tuesday as the new Officer-in-Charge. He stated that priority will be given to resolving public grievances, preventing theft, managing traffic problems, stopping vehicles that create excessive noise, and reducing road accidents. He also said that cooperation from local residents is essential to maintain peace and law and order in the…
Body of Central Industrial Security Force Jawan Recovered After 40 Hours at Gulumi Waterfall
Kotpad, Feb, 18: After 40 hours, the dead body of a Central Industrial Security Force jawan who had drowned at Gulumi Waterfall in Kotpad was recovered.
Land Purchase and Sale to Become Easier with New Registration Offices
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 18: There will be greater convenience in land purchase and sale. In the state, 57 new Sub-Registrar Offices (Sub-Registration Offices) will become operational. All these Sub-Registrar Offices are set to start functioning from February 5. As a result, common people will get more convenience in land buying, selling, and registration processes in the coming days.