Bhubaneswar, 27th Sept 2025: The government has extended his tenure till 30th May 2026. He will continue in his position until further orders are issued. The Ministry of Defence has released information regarding the extension of his tenure.
Government Approves 5,000 Additional Medical Seats
Bhubaneswar, 27th Sept 2025: 5,000 medical seats have been increased in government medical colleges across the country. The Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of medical education capacity. Approval has been granted for the large-scale expansion of postgraduate and undergraduate medical education in the country. The Union Cabinet has approved an increase of 5,023 MBBS seats. The Cabinet has also approved an increase of 5,000 PG (postgraduate) medical seats.
Gode Toika Selected to Receive a Pucca House
Kolanara, 27th Sept 2025: Gode Toika, a 40-year-old destitute and impoverished widow from Parsikupa village under Katikana Panchayat in Kolanara block, will soon receive a pucca house under the Antyodaya Scheme. To verify and process her eligibility, Nodal Officer and Rural Housing BPC Kumudini Sahu along with Tagging Officer Santosh Pandu (GRS of Katikana Panchayat) visited Gode’s home in Jharsuguda hamlet. On September 27, she…
Financial Aid Granted to Gajalakshmi Puja Mandaps in Dhenkanal, Kendrapara Gets None
Kendrapara, 27th Sept 2025: This year, for the first time, the Odisha State Government announced financial assistance for Gajalakshmi Puja mandaps in Dhenkanal district. However, Kendrapara, which has an equally rich and grand tradition of Laxmi Puja, was not included in the beneficiary list, sparking widespread dissatisfaction among puja committee members and the general public in the district. Many organizers are preparing to approach the…
ASHA Workers’ Union Elects New Office Bearers
Kolnara, 27th Sept 2025: A meeting of the Odisha State ASHA Workers’ Union, operated under the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), was held at the Community Health Center hall in Kolnara. The event was conducted under the leadership of Kolnara Block Secretary Subasina Piripaka, with the coordination of District Secretary Geetanjali Dial and Treasurer Pushpanjali Behura. Special guests at the meeting included: Jogeshwar Das, State Vice…
7 Years On, 16,600 PMAY Houses Still Incomplete in Odisha
Koraput, 27th Sept 2025: The implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Koraput district has been sluggish, with 16,600 houses still incomplete over a span of 7 years. Despite having received work orders, many beneficiaries have failed to complete house construction within the stipulated time. Previously, houses were provided under the Indira Awas Yojana. Since the 2016-17 financial year, PMAY has been supplying…
Final Touches for First Durga Puja by Parabeda Committee; Grand Kedarnath-Inspired Gate to Welcome Devotees
Jeypore, 27th Sept 2025: For the first time, the Parabeda region will host Durga Puja, and the organizing committee is leaving no stone unturned to make it a memorable event. A magnificent entry gate (torana) resembling the Kedarnath Temple has been constructed near Satyadhikari Chhak, which is expected to mesmerize the city’s residents. From September 28 (Saptami), Goddess Durga will be worshipped at the mandap.…
Jeypore Devottar Extends Invitation to Nandapur
Nandapur,27th Sept 2025: From the historic royal seat of Nandapur, the symbolic items such as the Lathi (ceremonial staff) and Patakhanda (royal sword) will be carried by the appointed sevayats (temple priests) of the Raja (king) to Jaipur. As per royal tradition, the Dussehra festival rituals will be observed in the Jaipur royal premises. Today, representatives from the Jaipur royal estate and Devottar Department extended…
110th Birth Anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Observed under Ātmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan
Tentulikhunti, 27th Sept 2025: A district-level inaugural event for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan and the 110th birth anniversary celebration of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay was held at the project office club located at Indravati, Tentulikhunti in Nabarangpur district. The program was conducted under the chairmanship of BJP District President Kunj Bihari Das. Former MP Parshuram Majhi attended the event as the chief guest. During the…
“SEBC Students in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas Still Deprived Despite Reservation Polic
Balangir, 27th Sept 2025: In 2015, the previous BJD government launched Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) in various blocks across the state with the vision that even children from poor families in Odisha should have the right to study in English medium schools, just like those from wealthier backgrounds. As a result, many children from economically weaker households were able to receive an education in English.…