Bhubaneswar, Feb, 12: Central trade unions and independent federations have called for a nationwide general strike on February 12. Major parties in Odisha, including CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation, and All India Forward Bloc, have appealed to make the strike a complete success. The joint platform of major central trade unions such as INTUC, HMS, AITUC, CITU, AIUTUC, AICCTU, TUCC, LPF, UTUC, SEWA, along with various…
Panchratra Programme Concludes under Shri Jagannath Panchratra Prachar Samiti
Bhubaneswar:Feb, 12: The Panchratra programme, which began on 5 February 2026 at the Durga Temple in Bapuji Nagar, concluded successfully on its fifth day with a satsang (spiritual congregation) and Ghruta Yajna (sacred fire ritual with clarified butter). The event was organised on the occasion of the 8th anniversary celebration of the Shri Jagannath Panchratra Prachar Samiti at the Durga Temple, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar. Devotees from…
Health Check-up and Training Camp Held for Hajj Pilgrims
Kotpad, Feb, 12: A medical check-up, vaccination, and training camp was organised at Patel House in Kotpad for Muslim brothers and sisters preparing for the Hajj pilgrimage. Muslim community members who are financially self-reliant undertake the sacred Hajj journey. In this context, around 39 Muslim men and women from the undivided Koraput district — including Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Umerkote, and Kotpad areas — participated in…
Over 2,000 Aspirants Take Part in District-Level Job Fair in Malkangiri
Malkangiri , Feb, 12:A district-level job fair was organized at the Malkangiri Block ground under the joint auspices of the District Skill Development and Employment Office and the district administration. District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay attended the event as the chief guest and inaugurated the programme. Among others present were Forest Officer of Kenduleaf Division, Jeypore, Uma Mahesh; ACF of Kenduleaf Division, Jeypore, Dr. Shyama…
District Administration Extends Financial Aid to Kidney Patient in Malkangiri
Malkangiri , Feb, 12:The Malkangiri district administration has extended financial assistance for the treatment of Keshab Sabara, who is suffering from kidney disease. According to reports, Keshab Sabara (55), a theatre artist from the Kudumulugumma police station area under Khairput block, is a well-known personality in the region. For the past few months, he has been undergoing treatment for kidney disease at the Malkangiri District…
District-Level Deworming Day Successfully Observed in Malkangiri
Malkangiri ,Feb, 12: The district-level National Deworming Day was inaugurated at 11:45 a.m. at the District Headquarters Hospital, Malkangiri. The programme was inaugurated by District Collector Shri Somesh Kumar Upadhyay as the chief guest. Among others present were Chief District Medical & Public Health Officer Dr. Dolamani Pradhan; Superintendent of District Headquarters Hospital Dr. Chaudhury Nihar Ranjan Praharaj; Additional District Public Health Officer (Family Welfare)…
Swimming Training Camp Launched in Malkangiri District
Malkangiri (Feb, 12: A swimming training camp has commenced at Bonda Bakuli Dam under the initiative of the District Emergency Office, supported by the State Natural Disaster Management Department. As per the direction of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Somanath Pradhan attended the programme as the chief guest and inaugurated the camp. District Emergency Officer Dipti Ranjan Sahu was also present…
Tikichand Khatua Appointed as New IIC of Raighar Police Station
Raighar Feb, 12: Tikichand Khatua has joined as the new Officer-in-Charge (IIC) of Raighar Police Station in Nabarangpur district. He assumed charge after the former IIC, Raghunath Majhi, was transferred to Dabugaon Police Station in Nabarangpur district. Previously, Tikichand Khatua was serving as a Sub-Inspector at Dhanupali Police Station in Sambalpur district. A few days ago, he was promoted to the rank of Inspector-in-Charge (IIC)…
National Filaria Elimination Drive: Door-to-Door Medicine Distribution from Feb 10–19
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 12: Under the National Filaria Elimination Campaign, from 10th to 19th February, trained health workers will go door-to-door and visit all offices, schools, and colleges to administer anti-filarial medicines to everyone according to their age and height. This campaign will be carried out in identified blocks and urban areas of Bolangir, Bargarh, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, and Ganjam districts. Children below 2 years of age, pregnant…
Matric Examination to Be Conducted at 3,082 Centres Across the State
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 11: This year, the Matric (Class 10) examination will be conducted at 3,082 centres across the state. The information was shared by Board President Srikant Tarai. A total of 322 nodal centres have been arranged for the storage of question papers. 5,61,979 students have filled up forms for the Matric examination. CCTV arrangements have been made at all examination centres. The conduct of the…