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Malkangiri, Nov 28:  As part of the Malkangiri Lok Mahotsav ‘Malyavant’, a Path Utsav will be organized. Today, a preparatory meeting regarding the celebration of Path Utsav was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Collector Agni A. L. It was unanimously decided in the meeting that the Path Utsav will be celebrated on December 7. The event will be organized on the road stretch from…

Cuttack, Nov 28:  The registration deadline foNov 28:r the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Entrance Test (OAVET) and the Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalaya Entrance Test (OMAVET) for the year 2026, conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), has been extended till December 1. The decision to extend the registration date was taken based on requests from parents. Board President Srikant Tarai informed that no further extension…

Delhi,Nov 28:  The Central Government will procure more parboiled rice from farmers. In this regard, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had written a letter to Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi. Following the Union Minister’s request, the procurement target for paddy under the Kharif season has been increased from 40 lakh metric tonnes to 47 lakh metric tonnes.

Bhubaneswar, Nov 28:   We are committed to strengthening the higher education system in the state.  The Foreign Education Scholarship Scheme will help Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students fulfil their dreams of pursuing higher education abroad. Financial constraints will no longer be an obstacle for pursuing higher studies overseas. Along with this, the Odisha State Higher Education Council will conduct Academic Performance Audits in…

Puri,  Nov 28:  Gundicha Temple to Open for Devotees from December 1 A ticket-based darshan system will begin on a trial basis. The ticket price will be ₹10 per devotee. Free darshan for children below 5 years, senior citizens above 80 years, and persons with disabilities. The Gundicha Temple will remain open daily from 6 AM to 6 PM. From November to February, darshan timings will…

Bhubaneswar: Nov 27: Health and Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Government Chief Whip Shri Saroj Kumar Pradhan, and Law and Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan met the ailing MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati.

 Nabarangpur,  Nov 27: The Ayushman Arogya Mandir located at Vendia under Malgaon Panchayat in Chandahandi Block, Nabarangpur district, has achieved the top position in the district for providing patients with high-quality healthcare services. On Tuesday, the Ayushman team at Vendia was assessed under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) set by the central government to ensure nationwide quality standards. During the evaluation, the team inspected…

Umarkot , Nov 27: The police department has organized a cyber fraud awareness program. As cybercrime is increasing day by day in the state, there is a pressing need to raise public awareness. In response, the state police have launched a public awareness campaign. Under this initiative, the Umarkot police department of Nabarangpur district conducted a bicycle rally, starting from Ma’ Pendani Temple, covering all…

Hanga,  Nov 27: For the development of the famous Kumuda Market under Kuhunda Panchayat in Mahanga Block, the local MLA has provided a financial grant of Rs 10 lakh. Farmers and traders have expressed their happiness over this initiative. This ancient market, established during the British era, used to attract people from far and wide for trade. Kumuda Market is well-known in Odisha, especially for…

Papadahandi, Nov 27:  The Budha Chauria Football Tournament was celebrated today at the newly constructed playground of Bhandarbhandariguda in Danga, Papadahandi Block, Nabarangpur district. The tournament, organized under the auspices of the Budha Chauria Football Association, was held with the participation of 16 teams. The final match was played between Santoshpur and Amar 11 Chercheta teams. Neither team could score within the stipulated time, so…