Author: Rabindra Sahu

Umarkote,Feb, 25:   A public outreach camp was organized by Nabarangpur Police at Talpani village under Tohra area of Umarkote police station in Nabarangpur district. Nabarangpur Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampat Madkar arrived near the village in his official vehicle. However, finding that there was no proper road leading to the village, he got down from the vehicle and proceeded to Talpani on a bicycle. The…

Umarakot, Feb, 25: The renowned Navadin Thakurani Yatra of Maa Jagat Janani at Umarakot will commence on March 23. To ensure smooth organization of the Yatra, a large meeting was held today in the premises of Maa Mangal temple on Jharigaon Road, during which a new committee was formed. By consensus, Binod Kishori Singh was appointed as President, Ashish Rao as Vice-President, Councillor Viki Nayak…

Tentulikhunti, Feb, 24:  A preparatory meeting was held at Dabugam for participation in the Kshatriya Dhakad Samaj Maha Convention scheduled to take place on Phalguna Trayodashi, March 1, at Chitrakote village under Tentulikhunti block. The meeting was attended by District President

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 24: Everyone will get a pucca (permanent) house. A total allocation of Rs5,160 crore has been made in the Budget for housing construction. Break-up of allocation: Rs2,445 crore under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) Rs30 crore under PM-JANMAN Rs565 crore under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) Rs2,000 crore under Arjyodaya Gruha Yojana Rs120 crore under PMAY Urban Bandhu

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 24:  A public grievance hearing program was held on Monday by the School and Mass Education Department. The Departmental Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Dr. N. Tirumala Naik, heard all the complaints and directed the concerned departmental officials to resolve them on a priority basis.

Cuttack, Feb, 24:  A demand has been raised to grant university status to Shailabala Women’s College in Cuttack. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has urged the state government to consider the proposal. In the current budget, the government has proposed setting up four new universities. ABVP has requested the government to reconsider and upgrade Shailabala College into a university. The organization has been demanding university…

Kotpad, Feb, 24:  On the occasion of this year’s triennial Ghata Festival of Kotpad town, the Aangyamala  and Hukumnama of Goddess Maa Sheetala will be sought tomorrow, Tuesday, 24.02.2026, from 9:00 AM onwards. Devotees are invited to witness with their own eyes the divine and miraculous moment of the offering of the Aajnamala of Maa Sheetala.

Bargarh, Feb, 24:  At the Subhadra Shakti Mela in Bargarh, the “Black Rice” stall has become a major attraction. Black rice is rich in antioxidants, making it highly beneficial for people with diabetes and heart disease. This rice is cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers, and its popularity is steadily increasing day by day.

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 24:  A total of 94,485 posts are vacant across various departments. As of February 12, 2026, 94,485 positions remain unfilled. The highest number of vacancies — 20,289 posts — is in the School and Mass Education Department. The Home Department has 16,032 vacancies, while the Health and Family Welfare Department has 10,457 vacant posts. Between June 12, 2024, and February 12, 2026, a total…

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 24:  Mahanadi Dispute Discussions Ongoing: Chief Minister The Chief Minister responded regarding the Mahanadi water dispute. “Discussions are continuing at the ministerial committee level with the Chhattisgarh government.” “Three secretary-level meetings have been held in New Delhi.” “Eleven meetings of the Joint Technical Committee have been conducted.” The Chief Minister gave this reply to a question raised by MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain.