Cuttack, Nov 25: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) authorities have extended the application deadline for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) till the 27th of this month. The application process, which began on the 12th, was earlier scheduled to end tomorrow, the 25th of this month. Keeping the convenience of the applicants in mind, the deadline has been extended by two more days. With…
Odisha’s First Glass-View Tiger Enclosure to Come Up in Sambalpur
Sambalpur, Nov 25: A glass-view tiger enclosure, Odisha’s first, is going to be built in Sambalpur. Many tourists will be attracted to see rare wildlife such as tigers, crocodiles, and gharials. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has laid the foundation stone for the tiger enclosure at Sambalpur Zoo. He said that this initiative will help in the conservation of wildlife in Sambalpur as well as in…
Eighth-Grade Student Captivates Audience with Soulful Mandei Song
Tentulikhunti, Nov 25: An eighth-grade student studying Mandei songs at the Government Upper Primary School in Upargodi village under Lamtaguda Panchayat, Tentulikhunti block of Balangir district, has got the opportunity to sing for recording. The girl comes from a poor family in a nearby area; her father, Bibhishan Harijan, has passed away, and her mother, Suamani Harijan, is raising her. She recorded the song at the…
Two Active Cyclones Churn in the Bay of Bengal, IMD on High Alert
Bhubaneswar, Nov 25: Two active cyclones in the Bay of Bengal One cyclone is active near the coast of Sri Lanka. The other is active in the Malacca Strait region. A low-pressure area is expected to form within the next 24 hours. It is likely to intensify further within the next 48 hours.
Block-Level Science Fair in Nandapur Showcases 115 Projects from 56 Schools
Nandapur, Nov 25: With the support of the State Education Research and Training Council (TIO SCERT), a block-level National Children’s Science Exhibition was organized on Thursday at the Nandapur Block High School campus. Students from 56 schools in the block participated, displaying a total of 115 projects. The exhibition was inaugurated by video message from Durga Prasad Dora, Tehsildar Devabrata Maharana, and Block Cooperative Education Officer…
Malkangiri Hosts District-Level Celebration of Martyr Laxman Nayak’s Birth Anniversary
Malkangiri, Nov 25: The District Information and Public Relations Department organized a district-level celebration of Martyr Laxman Nayak’s birth anniversary at the Women’s Higher Secondary School. On this occasion, District Collector Vedabar Pradhan attended as the chief guest, offering floral tributes and paying homage to the martyr, honoring his contribution to the tribal communities of Odisha. He highlighted that the sacrifices of freedom fighters like…
Balimela College Observes Martyr Veer Lakshman’s Birth Anniversary with Tribute Program
Balimela, Nov 25: The Science and Arts College of Balimela celebrated the 126th birth anniversary of Martyr Veer Lakshman Nayak with great enthusiasm. The event was presided over by Chairman Shri Subash Chandra Majhi and organized by the college. Hundreds of students participated in the program. Shri Subash Chandra Majhi paid tribute to the martyr, while Shri Sunil Pujari, a history department lecturer, spoke about…
Mandaei Festival 2025 Begins with Groundbreaking Ceremony
Nabarangpur,Nov 25: Bureau (Dr. Shiva Narayan Patra): As part of the preparations for the Nabarangpur district’s popular festival Mandaei 2025, a groundbreaking (Bhoomi Poojan) ceremony was held today near the stage at Mandaei Padia. The District Collector and Chairman of the District Mandaei Committee, Dr. Maheshwar Swain, performed the Bhoomi Poojan. The main Mandaei festival will be celebrated from December 12 to December 16, while the…
Dr. N. Tirumala Nayak Continues Second-Day Tour, Holds Review with District Officials
Nabarangpur,Nov 25: Bureau (Dr. Shiva Narayan Patra): A review meeting on the implementation of various ongoing schemes in the district was held at the District Council Auditorium under the chairmanship of Dr. N. Tirumala Nayak, Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department and Commissioner. The meeting was attended by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, Additional District Collector for Revenue Vishwalit Barman, Chief Development Officer of…
State Forecast to Remain Dry for the Next Seven Days, Says IMD
Bhubaneswar, Nov 25: The state is likely to remain dry for the next 7 days. This information comes from Monorama Mahanti, Regional Rainfall Director, Bhubaneswar. “The low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal will intensify into a depression on the 24th.” “It is expected to move west-northwest over the next 48 hours without changing direction.” “As it progresses, it will further strengthen over the southwestern…