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Bhubaneswar, Feb, 9:  The much-discussed post of Chairman of the Western Odisha Development Council (WODC) has finally been filled. Senior IAS officer Sangram Keshari Mahapatra formally assumed charge as the In-Charge Chairman of the Council on Friday. On his arrival at the Council’s headquarters in Bhubaneswar, he was accorded a warm welcome by the officers and staff of the Council. Key Administrative Responsibilities Mr. Mahapatra…

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 9:  Chief Minister Meritorious Student Incentive Scheme | Online applications will be accepted from February 6 to February 26.

Kotpad, Feb, 9:The 63rd Annual Function of the Government Girls’ High School, Kotpad in Koraput district, was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Among those present were MLA Rutu Bhatra, NAC Chairman M. Shankar Rao, MP Representative Chandrasekhar Das, Block Education Officer Saspeswar Nayak, SMC President Sudhir Mahanti, and Headmistress of the Boys’ School Sabita (name incomplete). School Headmistress Damayanti Sahu presented the annual report. The guests…

Nabarangpur, Feb, 9:: A discussion meeting was held by the District Citizens Committee at the conference hall of Tripti Lodge, urging the government to establish the proposed medical college in Nabarangpur. The meeting, chaired by President Jagannath Mahapatra, was attended by Advisor Jhadeswar Khadanga; State Primary Teachers’ Federation President Ramani Ranjan Tripathy; State Employees’ Association President Tripati Balaji Sahu; Ganesh Das; District Bar Association President…

Nabarangpur,Feb, 9: An awareness camp on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 was held at Mission Shakti House in Nabarangpur. The camp was organized by the District Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, with around 80 senior citizens participating. Additional District Magistrate Tapan Khuntia, President of the Senior Citizens’ Forum Dr. Radhanath Behera, Secretary of Senior Citizens’…

Kotpad, Feb, 9:: On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the Home Guard personnel of Kotpad were felicitated in a special ceremony. Kotpad विधायक Rupu Ratra, MP representative Rameshwar Jena, former IIC Sunani, Bharat Paramananda Midhi, and Bharat Media Association President Ajay Kumar Mishra, along with media persons including journalist Bhawani Padhi, honored all Home Guards and Gram Rakshis of Kotpad Police Station with…

Malkangiri, Feb, 9:: A tradition that had remained discontinued for 200 years was revived as the Crown Prince of Jeypore, Bishweshwar Chandra Chud Deo, participated in the Patkhanda Jatra of the Bonda tribe residing in Malkangiri district. The Jatra committee organized a grand ceremony to welcome the royal family member. Patkhanda Jatra is regarded as the प्रमुख festival of the Bonda tribe. The festival began…

Khandagiri, Feb, 9:  The Commissionerate Police has issued notices to various Jatra committees. Khandagiri Police has released 14 guidelines to ensure the fair is conducted in a disciplined manner. Any form of nude dance or objectionable/explicit performances is strictly prohibited. Six emergency entry and exit gates must be arranged near the Jatra pandal. The stage area must not exceed the size permitted in the issued license.…

Jeypore:Feb, 9:  The preparatory meeting for Mahashivaratri at Gupteswar Peeth has been concluded. This year, devotees can avail special darshan of the deity by paying Rs 500. When will the Mahadeep be raised? How much will the parking fee be? What decisions were taken? Watch the full video for answers to all these questions.

Satkosia, Feb, 9:  The Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary is set to get a new look. An amount of Rs99 crore 75 lakh will be spent, with a blueprint prepared for modern infrastructure. The State Government has approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR). To attract more tourists, new entry gates will be developed at the sanctuary. Entry points will be developed at Purunakote, Jagannathpur, Tikarpada, and Baliput. New…

Cuttack, Feb, 9:  House listing will begin in Cuttack district from February 15. The information was given by the Cuttack District Collector. The aim is to complete the census work through a digital process. The house listing will be conducted from February 15 to April 15. The population census will begin after the completion of the house listing.

Kotpad, Feb, 9:  Kiran from the Kundura area, who recently returned after participating in the parade at the Red Fort, was felicitated by the Kotpad MLA.Rupu Bhatra

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 9:  The State Government has carried out a major reshuffle at the IAS level. Deo Ranjan Kumar Singh has been given additional charge of the Steel and Mines Department. He is currently serving as the Development Commissioner. Surendra Kumar has been assigned additional charge of the Parliamentary Affairs Department. Surendra Kumar will also continue to hold charge of the General Administration Department. Bishnupada Sethi…

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 9:  The government may introduce a new law for sharecroppers. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi gave indications in this regard. The Chief Minister asked the Revenue Department to examine the matter. If implemented, sharecroppers will be able to avail government benefits. The Revenue Minister said that laws of other states are being studied.

Nabarangpur, Feb, 9:An abandoned woman was rescued from the Patramunda forest area near Forest Park. The woman had reportedly been lying there for many days without food and was in a very pitiable condition. To initiate steps for her rescue, a person named Riaz Sharif contacted the Narishakti Group and the President of the District Bar Association as well as social worker Sirajuddin Ahmed. After…

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 9:  Rs10,928 crore has been allocated for Odisha in the Budget. Odisha will benefit significantly from the East–West Corridor. The East–West Corridor will pass through Odisha and connect to Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The East–West Corridor will play a major role in Odisha’s industrial development. In the last 11 years, 2,200 km of new railway tracks have been constructed in Odisha. This is…

Baliguda,Feb, 9:  The State-Level Football Championship has commenced at the Biju Patnaik Mini Stadium in Baliguda under the auspices of the Sub-Divisional Sports Association. Association President and local Sub-Collector Pranita Das attended the event as the Chief Guest. Among the distinguished guests were Sub-Divisional Police Officer Shubham Bhosale, ITDA Project Administrator Kripasindhu Behera, Tahasildar Dipti Prakash Behera, Vice-President Satya Narayan Padhi, and Secretary Sushanta Kumar…

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 9:  Revenue services will now be available on WhatsApp from the comfort of home. The Chief Minister launched the ‘Ama Sathi Unified WhatsApp Bot’. The launch was held at Lok Seva Bhavan. All revenue services will now be accessible directly with a single click. Citizens will no longer need to repeatedly visit the Tahasil office. Revenue services can be availed through WhatsApp number 9437292000.…

Nabarangpur, Feb, 9:  A district-level Mega Job Fair was organized today at the playground of Raja Chaitanya Dev Nodal High School by the District Skill Development and Employment Office in collaboration with the District Administration, Nabarangpur. Distinguished guests present at the event included Dabugaon MLA Manohar Randhari, Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi, District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, Additional District Magistrate (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia, Additional…

Jharsuguda,Feb, 9:  Passengers at Dhutra Railway Station, under the Chakradharpur Division of the South Eastern Railway on the Howrah–Mumbai main line, are facing numerous difficulties. There is no proper road connectivity leading to the station. Dense bushes and overgrown vegetation surrounding the station make it look almost hidden, like there is no clearly defined entrance. As a result, train passengers are facing considerable inconvenience. In…

Nabarangpur/Feb, 9:   Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi virtually inaugurated 57 new Sub-Registrar Offices across the state. Among them, a new Sub-Registrar Office was also inaugurated in Nandahandi block of Nabarangpur district. Along with this, citizen-centric services of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department were launched through the ‘Ama Sathi’ unified WhatsApp bot platform. In this context, inauguration programmes were held at the Tahasil offices of…