Bhubaneswar: Dec, 04: The government has taken an important step on Friday to promote the educational development of students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and backward classes in the state. In a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lokseva Bhawan, it was decided under the Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chhatra Yojana to increase the pre-matric scholarship for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe…
Youth Red Cross Launches Education and Training Camp for Students
Bishamkatak, Dec, 04: : A three-day district-level education and training camp organized by the Youth Red Cross has been conducted at the local Ma’ Markam Higher Secondary School in Rayagada district’s Bishamkatak block. The program was inaugurated under the guidance of Uma Shankar Nimalpuri, Principal of Ma’ Markam Higher Secondary School. Seventeen trainers from various parts of the district, along with many volunteers, participated in…
State Announces Additional Budget of Rs10,000 Crore for Key Sectors
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 04: For the financial year 2025-26, the government will present an additional budget of Rs 10,000 crore. The proposal for this supplementary budget will be placed in the upcoming State Cabinet meeting on the 24th. It will then be introduced in the Winter Session of the State Legislative Assembly, beginning on the 27th. After approval by the Cabinet, the budget proposal will be sent…
Government Announces Affordable Housing Scheme in the Capital
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 04: The government will provide houses at affordable prices in the capital. This information was given by Urban Development Minister Krushnachandra Mahapatra. Houses will be provided at prices ranging from Rs14 lakh to Rs50 lakh. “Under this, 90 houses have already been prepared through the pilot project,” he said. These houses are also available under the BHK scheme – Krushnachandra Mahapatra. “The government will construct and provide…
Gopeshwar Hands Out ‘Chabil Madhubarnabodha’ to Students in Awareness Drive
Koraput, Dec, 04:: Gopeshwar Garada, who works in the LIC office in undivided Koraput district and is continuously striving for the promotion of the Odia language, today began distributing the book Chabil Madhubarnabodha to students, starting from tree-planting activities in Lakshmipur block of Koraput district. He has been traveling throughout undivided Koraput district, reaching Banda Ghati, personally purchasing necessary items from his own earnings, and…
Grand Celebration Begins with Inaugural Unity March
Nabarangpur, Dec, 04:: On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the State Government’s Department of Sports and Youth Services and the district administration organized a grand ceremony. The “Unity March” was inaugurated with school and mass education department minister Nityananda Gand as the chief guest. Special guests included Lok Sabha MP Balabhadra Majhi, MLA of Nabarangpur Gauri Shankar…
Divyang Student Returns to School, Inspires Classmates with Determination
Mathuli, Dec, 04: A differently-abled student from the village of Mahupadar under Mathili Block in Malkangiri district, who had stopped attending school while in Class 8, has now returned. After senior teacher Randhakar Pal learned about this news, he informed Sumit Sumi, the Group Education Officer. Following the instructions of BEO Shri Biswas, efforts were made to bring the differently-abled student, Jayaram Madi, back to…
Koraput in Winter: The Heavenly Crown of Odisha
Perched gracefully in the Eastern Ghats, Koraput is often called the “Heaven of Odisha,” and for good reason. Here, mist drapes over emerald hills, waterfalls burst into life, and tribal culture breathes through every village, festival, and melody. But come winter—between November and February—Koraput transforms into something even more magical. The crisp air, golden sunlight, and dreamy fog rolling over its mountains make it one…
Community Mourns the Passing of Arbind Pradhan; Condolences Pour In
Mahanga, Dec, 03: In Gopalpur village, Gopalpur Panchayat, Mahanga Block, Cuttack district, Arbind Pradhan (66) passed away due to a heart attack on the morning of 16/11/2025 at 7:15 AM. He was working at Shiksha and Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar. His demise has cast a shadow of grief in the local community. The S High Can Organization, Gopalpur, expressed condolences on his passing. The organization’s president,…
Devotees Gather in Large Numbers as Bhagavata Mela Festival Is Celebrated
Pampala, Dec, 03:A seven-day Bhagavata festival was celebrated at the Samadhi Madhupitha of Shri Shri Mahapurusha Gopal Das in Nadia Sahaspur village, Pansapu Panchayat, Mahanga Block. The festival began with a grand mela (gathering) and spiritual events on Tuesday night. Organized by the Shri Shri Gopal Das Bhagavata Mela Committee, the festival featured Shri Jagannath idols along with Bhagavata scriptures brought from Sahaspur, Patarajpur, and…