Korukonda, Dec, 11: The Primary Teachers’ Association of Korukonda block, Malkangiri district, submitted a two-point memorandum to the Chief Minister and Minister of Mass Education through Korukonda Block Education Officer Asit Mishri. The memorandum included two main demands: 1. Upgrade the basic designation of primary teachers and revise their basic salary to ₹35,400 under Level-9. 2. Regularize all contract teachers working since 2001 by counting…
CIWA Chitrakot Football Tournament Inaugurated with Great Enthusiasm
Tentulikhunti, Dec, 11: A football tournament was held at Chitrakot village under Tentulikhunti block’s Anchalguma Gram Panchayat. The event was inaugurated by former MP Shri Dambaru Majhi and respected former Zilla Parishad Chairperson Smt. Manjula Majhi. Other dignitaries present included veteran players Gopal Krishna Nayak and Surya Takri, Anchalguma Sarpanch Kusuma Pujari, former Sarpanch Surya Randhari, Kanu Singh Sadhu, and Gagan Takri, all of whom…
State-Level Geeta Knowledge Yajna Celebrated; Youth Must Be Socially Committed: JP Pal
Phulbani, Dec, 11: A state-level Geeta Knowledge Yajna was organized at Chanpur, Raghunathpur, under the guidance and presence of District Magistrate JP Pal. The event emphasized that the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, particularly the dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, can guide individuals toward righteousness, courage, and moral strength. Other notable attendees included Gonas, who participated in the event, and Kumar Charma and Sitara,…
Sports Competition Organized Inside Jail Premises to Boost Inmate Morale
Phulbani –Dec, 11: A sports competition was organized inside the Phulbani Jail premises on the occasion of Prison Formation Day. The event was attended by ITDA PA Gadadhar Patra as the chief guest, while other notable guests included Jail Superintendent Birendra Nath Mahali, Jailer Lalatendu Bhushan Das, Jail Welfare Officers Satyajit Das and Ashok Kumar Pradhan, and Salunki Phulbani Editor. The chief guest, ITDA PA…
State Cabinet Approves Key Decisions in Crucial Meeting
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 11: A Cabinet meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The meeting took place on Friday evening at Lok Seva Bhavan. During the meeting, various important proposals were discussed in detail. Several public-oriented proposals received approval from the Cabinet. Since the Legislative Assembly session is currently in progress, no official briefing or detailed information regarding the Cabinet meeting…
Rice Millers Meet Minister Patra, Discuss Farmer Interest and Paddy Procurement
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 11: To safeguard the interests of farmers, officials of the Odisha Rice Millers Association held discussions on various matters with Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Minister Shri Krushna Chandra Patra. The government has taken extensive measures for paddy procurement in the state during the current Kharif season. Along with procuring paddy from registered farmers, the government has also taken the necessary steps to ensure…
Secondary Level Records Highest Dropout Rate, Alarming Educators
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 11: While concerns are being raised at all levels regarding students dropping out, it has been found that most students discontinue their studies in Classes 9 and 10. According to information received from the government, the average dropout rate at the primary level in the state is 0.7%. At the upper primary level (Classes 6 to 8), an average of 3.2Percent of children…
Koraput DM Distributes Smart Cards to Coffee Farmers for Instant Price Assurance
Koraput, Dec, 11: To empower coffee farmers and ensure they receive the correct price instantly, the District Magistrate of Koraput today distributed Koraput Coffee Smart Cards at the primary level to 6 beneficiary coffee farmers. In the next phase, these smart cards will be distributed to all tribal coffee farmers in the district.
36th State-Level Mangala Cup Cricket Tournament to Begin on December 25
Kakatpur, Dec, 11: Like every year, the 36th State-Level Mangala Cup Cricket Tournament is set to be organized this year at the Maa Mangala Mini Stadium, Kakatpur, with support from the Kakatpur Mangala Athletic Association. In this regard, a press meet was held on Saturday at the Khuntia Convention Hall. The tournament will commence on December 25 and conclude on January 4, announced the club…
Bisamcuttack MLA Flags Poor Healthcare Facilities in Assembly
Bisamcuttack, Dec, 11: Nilamadhab Hikaka, the MLA of Bisamcuttack constituency in Rayagada district, raised several concerns during last year’s winter session of the Assembly regarding the lack of doctors, shortage of health workers, the need for regularization of outsourcing staff, and the filling of vacant posts in various primary health centres of the Bisamcuttack Assembly segment. He also drew attention to the need for improved healthcare…