Konark, 22nd Aug 2025:The long-unused Urban Haat in Konark is set to get a complete makeover. On Tuesday afternoon, Balwant Singh, Chief Secretary of the State Tourism Department, along with other departmental officers and staff, inspected the Urban Haat, Interpretation Centre, and Sun Temple premises. The development plan includes: Renovation of the Urban Haat area Construction of a grand entrance arch Proper parking facilities in…
State Government to Provide Free Uniforms for All Anganwadi Children
Bhubaneswar. 22nd Aug 2025:The Odisha government has decided to provide free uniforms and essential school supplies to children enrolled in Anganwadi centers across the state. The first-grade children in Anganwadi centers will receive school uniforms, shoes, socks, T-shirts, track pants, caps, and ID cards. The cost per child will be around ₹1,000. According to the information, for the current academic year, a total of 310,839…
Government to Deploy Childcare Workers at Anganwadi Centers
Bhubaneswar22nd Aug 2025: The government has announced that childcare workers (Anganwadi workers) will be appointed in government-run Anganwadi centers. On Wednesday, the School and Mass Education Department issued guidelines detailing the criteria for these appointments. According to the guidelines:22nd Aug 2025: An Anganwadi center with 30–100 children will have one childcare worker. Centers with more than 100 children will have two childcare workers. These guidelines…
District Collector Turns Teacher During Field Visit at Samalkha Nagir
Samalkha Nagiri, 22nd Aug 2025:, District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay visited the Bandaghat and Mudulipada areas of Khairput block. During his visit, the Collector personally taught English and Sanskrit lessons to 7th and 8th grade students at SSDI Girls’ High School, Mudulipada. He also interacted with students of SSDI Girls’ and Boys’ High School, Mudulipada, inquiring about their facilities, challenges, and learning environment. Additionally, he…
Shikhapalli–Padia Road in Ruins, Daily Commuters Face Hardship
Malakanagiri, 22nd Aug 2025:The Shikhapalli–Padia road in Shikhapalli Panchayat, Malakanagiri block has been in a dilapidated condition for a long time due to lack of repairs. Potholes along the road have caused serious difficulties for vehicles, leading to delays in commuting. Government officials, including teachers, PEOs, agriculture workers, health workers, and Panchayat field staff, have also faced inconvenience while traveling this road. Commuters from Malakanagiri…
Elderly Couple in Malkangiri Appeals for Proper Housing
Malkangiri ,22nd Aug 2025: An elderly couple from Barampar Panchayat, Kalimela area of Malkangiri district, has applied for a house under the government housing scheme but has not yet received one. The couple, Biren Mandal (mentally challenged) and his wife Suchitra Mandal from MPV-39 village of Durgam Bhajanigaon Panchayat, remain without a house under the scheme. The elderly couple is reportedly disheartened by the delay.…
Rising Demand for Mandia in Odisha as FCI Procures Crop for First Time
Bhubaneswar,22nd Aug 2025:The demand for Mandia (finger millet) has increased in Odisha. The Mandia produced in the state is now being sought not only within India but also internationally. For the first phase, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has procured 2,642 metric tons of Mandia from the state, which is rich in nutrients. The FCI plans to procure a total of 40,000 metric tons…
Workshop on Constitutional Rights Education Held at Baipariguda
Baipariguda,22nd Aug 2025: A workshop on constitutional rights education was organized for matrons overseeing students in residential schools run by the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Department. The program was conducted by the Institute of Human Rights Education (IHRE) under the guidance and advice of the District Administration, at the local Town Hall. Pradeep Nayak, the chief trainer, provided training to 60 matrons from 60…
Koraput Pays Tribute to Forgotten Freedom Fighter Sahid Laxman Nayak
Koraput, 22nd Aug 2025: In the backdrop of India’s Quit India Movement, the forgotten hero of Koraput, Sahid Laxman Nayak, is chronicled in history. After the movement reached Koraput, leaders like Radhakrishna Bishwasray, Radhamohan Mahu, Sadashiv Tripathy, and Nilakantha Patra took charge to intensify the struggle, and Mahid Laxman Nayak actively participated in it. He was arrested on a murder charge, and despite multiple pieces of…
Second Phase of +2 Admission: Applications Open from 25th to 31st
Bhubaneswar, 22nd Aug 2025: An advertisement has been issued for the second phase of +2 admission. Applications will start from the 25th of this month. Interested students can apply online through the SAMS website until the 31st. The first merit list for this phase will be published on 4th September. Students selected in this list can complete their admission at the Directorate of Higher Secondary…