Bhubaneswar: MLAs are set to go smart. In the Odisha Legislative Assembly, MLAs will no longer rely on paper; instead, they will read from tablets. This arrangement has been made by the Assembly Secretariat. Tablets have been installed in front of the seats of all 147 MLAs. The third session of the 17th Legislative Assembly will commence on February 13 and continue in two phases until…
Matsya-Prani Sammavesh Odisha-2025’: Grand Conclave to Boost Fishery & Livestock Sectors
Bhubaneswar: A state-level event titled ‘Matsya-Prani Sammavesh Odisha-2025’ is set to be organized. In this context, a press conference was held on Wednesday at the auditorium of the Veterinary College. During the press meet, Odisha’s Minister of Fisheries and Animal Resources, Gokulananda Mallik, participated and unveiled the event’s logo and mascot. The minister also shared detailed information about the event with the media. He mentioned…
Woman Fatally Attacked by Bull; Caretakers Capture Aggressive Animal
Bhubaneswa: A bull attacked and killed a woman and injured several others. Initially, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) ignored public complaints but eventually took action after the situation escalated. A special team from BMC was deployed to capture the aggressive bull. The bull’s rampage in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar caused panic among locals, leading them to block roads in protest, which finally compelled BMC to…
Dharmendra Pradhan Urges Mass Movement for TB-Free Awareness in Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal, Tuberculosis (TB) is not a complex disease and can be completely eradicated with modern medical treatment. However, patients need to face the disease with patience and courage. Based on this principle, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has called for transforming the TB-free program in Dhenkanal district into a mass movement through public awareness campaigns. To make Dhenkanal TB-free, Pradhan has urged senior citizens, youth…
Odisha CM Announces Mid-Day Meals for 9th and 10th Grade Students
Bhubaneswar: Now, students of 9th and 10th grades will also receive mid-day meals. The state government will soon arrange this in all government high schools. Not just that, the cooking cost per student for the mid-day meal will be increased by ₹1. This important announcement was made by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday. Over 10 Lakh Students to Benefit Previously, the mid-day meal…
Boney Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor Meet Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi at Legislative Assembly
Bhubaneswar: Famous film producer Boney Kapoor and actor Arjun Kapoor met with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises. During the courtesy meeting, Mr. Kapoor extended an invitation to the Chief Minister to attend the upcoming Celebrity Cricket League in Odisha as the chief guest. Mr. Kapoor stated that Odisha has vast natural beauty and adequate facilities for film shooting.…
Traffic Restrictions Imposed in Bhubaneswar Ahead of Legislative Assembly Session
Bhubaneswar: Traffic restrictions have been imposed in Bhubaneswar by the Commissionerate Police for the upcoming Legislative Assembly session. Public Notice The third session of the 17th Legislative Assembly will be held in two phases from 13.02.2025 to 05.04.2025. The first phase will run from 13.02.2025 to 21.02.2025, The second phase will be from 07.03.2025 to 05.04.2025. In view of vehicle movement and security during the…
Nabarangpur District Takes Steps to Fill Vacant BEO Positions
Nabarangpur: The Department of School and Mass Education has issued transfer orders for Block Education Officers (BEOs) to various blocks. As per the directive from the Joint Secretary (Letter No. 35753), the transfer orders were released on Tuesday. In Nabarangpurdistrict, the BEO positions in Nandahandi, Tentulikhunti, Dabugaon, and Kosagumuda blocks were previously vacant. Reports had earlier indicated that officials serving as BEOs in other blocks…
Biswajit Barman Takes Charge as Additional District Collector of Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: Biswajit Barman has officially assumed charge as the Additional District Collector of Nabarangpur. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Barman served as the Joint Secretary in the Odisha State Human Rights Commission. After taking over his new responsibilities, Mr. Barman sought the cooperation of all government officials and employees of the district administration. He emphasized the importance of effectively implementing various developmental schemes and ensuring…
Social Worker Kadambini Tripathi to Receive ‘Mahila Odiaani’ Award
Nabarangpur: The Pravasi Odia Food and Craft Fair will be held at Shilparamam, Madhapur, Hyderabad, starting on the 7th of this month and will continue for three days. During this event, Kadambini Tripathi, a social worker from Nabarangpur district, will be honored with the ‘Mahila Odiaani’ Award. According to reports, Kadambini Tripathi has directly assisted around 4,000 women, providing support in various critical situations. She…
Brahma Kumari Tragically Dies After Falling from Bike
Dabugaon/Jharigaon: A Brahma Kumari tragically lost her life after falling from a bike near Butiaguda under the jurisdiction of Dabugaon Police Station. The deceased has been identified as Sandhya Rani Dhal (50), the Principal of Swaraj Vidyapeeth in Jharigaon. Following a report filed by Brahma Kumar Alekh Prasad Nayak of Swaraj Vidyapeeth at Dabugaon Police Station, the police have registered a case and initiated an…
Bill for MLAs’ Salary Hike to Be Introduced in Upcoming Assembly Session
Bhubaneswar: As per the government’s recommendations, a proposal has been made to increase the monthly salary of MLAs to ₹9.98 lakh and the monthly pension of former MLAs by ₹70,000. According to reliable sources, the government has given its approval in principle to the committee’s proposal. A separate bill regarding the revised salaries of MLAs and the pension hike for former MLAs is likely to…
Teachers Face Show-Cause Notice Due to Complaints Over Teaching Methods
Baipariguda: Dasharath Gamang recently visited Gumma SSM High School in Baipariguda. During the visit, Committee Chairman Manohar Randhari monitored the teaching methods in the presence of the school’s headmaster. He individually asked the students to read from their books and also instructed them to solve mathematics problems written on the blackboard. The students were asked various questions, but their inability to answer properly led to…
Koraputia Song Misidentified as Sambalpuri: Public Outrage Demands Correction
Jeypore: The Koraputia song “Chi Chi Chhire Nani Chi Chi” is trending on social media, having garnered over 40 million views, setting an all-time record. This song has attracted artists from across the country and abroad. The creator of this song was the late Satyanarayan Adhikari, a senior lawyer and musician from Jeypore in Koraput district. However, controversy has arisen because the music company has…
Preparations Underway for Protest Against Unauthorized Encroachments
Sambalpur: The residents of Sambalpur city’s Farm Road area have opposed the eviction drive against unauthorized encroachments. A meeting organized at Durga Mandap saw participation from residents of Farm Road, Machh Bandh, Cheruapada, and Rohidas Nagar. Local residents stated that people have been living in this area for many years. The administration has issued a notice asking the residents of Farm Road to vacate their…
Siddhivinayak Temple Implements Strict Dress Code for Visitors
Starting from January 30, a new dress code policy will be enforced for devotees visiting the Siddhivinayak Temple, according to the temple administration. As per the new rules, skirts, torn clothes, and revealing outfits will not be allowed inside the temple premises. This decision has been taken to maintain the sanctity and decorum of the temple. Key Highlights: Temple Trustee’s Statement: The Chairman of the…
Principals and Headmasters Take on Role of CMPOs to Combat Child Marriages
Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development Department has issued a directive declaring the Principal of every college and the Headmaster of every school as Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs). They will function as CMPOs within their respective institutions and surrounding areas to help curb child marriages. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Principals and Headmasters: They will actively work as CMPOs to prevent child marriages and will…
New AI Technology Set to Prevent Cheating During Matric Exam Live Streams
Cuttack: To prevent question paper leaks during the matriculation exams, QR codes will be introduced on all question papers along with watermarks and serial numbers. Additionally, AI-powered live streaming will be implemented to monitor the exams effectively. These measures are being taken by the Board of Secondary Education to ensure smooth and secure conduct of the upcoming matric exams. According to officials, 3,314 nodal centers…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Set to Announce 6 Major Decisions
New Delhi: The financial blueprint for the fiscal year 2025-26 will soon be presented in Parliament. This will be Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s eighth consecutive budget, and there are expectations of six major announcements. These proposals are likely to be based on three key factors: public needs, BJP’s election promises, and media reports. Key Possible Announcements: 1. Reduction in Fuel Prices: According to sources, the…
Electrical Fault Sparks Fire, Prompting Emergency Response
Umarkote: A massive fire broke out due to an electrical fault. According to reports, the incident occurred in the store room of the Pujariguda Community Health Center in Umarkote block, Nabarangpur district. Around 11 AM, smoke was seen coming out of the storeroom of the medical facility. Medical staff and security guards immediately tried to extinguish the fire but were unsuccessful. The Umarkote Fire Department…
13,166 Students, Boys and Girls Alike, Appear for Mock Test at Single Center
Nabarangpur The Matric Examination will start on the 19th. To prepare the students for this examination, a mock test has been conducted in all schools of the district starting from Tuesday. The exam began simultaneously in all the schools. Matric Exam from the 21st The District Education Officer (DEO) advised headteachers to ensure the participation of absent students in the mock test and to focus…