Over 130 Indian (MLAs &MLCs), 24 Legislators from Karnataka to Attend Global Legislative Summit in Boston, US, Under NLC Bharat 2025 Bengaluru, 6th Aug 2025 : In a significant step towards strengthening global democratic engagement, 24 legislators including Shri Manjunath Bhandari, MLC from Dakshina Kannada Local Authorities constituency; Shri M. K. Pranesh, Deputy Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council from Chikmagalur Local Authorities constituency; Shri U. T.…
Bhaskar Singha Unveils ‘Realms of Peace, V’ at Visual Art Gallery, New Delhi
The solo art exhibition “Realms of Peace – V” by renowned artist Bhaskar Singha will take place at Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi. The show will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 6 August 2025 at 6:30 PM, and will remain open to the public from 7th to 10th August, The opening will be graced by esteemed personalities from the art and…
Proposal to Drop Sanskrit from High School Syllabus Triggers Outcry
Cuttack, 6th Aug 2025: The Odisha Board of Secondary Education has launched a new plan to replace Sanskrit as a third language in high schools with vocational education. This change is being implemented in 431 schools starting from July 23, where students will be offered vocational subjects in place of Sanskrit or Hindi as a third language. Previously, around 3,000 high schools offered Hindi or…
UDID Cards to Be Issued at 33 Sub-Divisional Hospitals Across Odish
Bhubaneswar,6th Aug 2025: To ease the issuance of Unique Disability Identity (UDID) cards, the Odisha Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has proposed to the Health Department that UDID services be extended to 33 Sub-Divisional Hospitals (SDHs) across the state. Currently, UDID cards—necessary for differently-abled individuals to access various government schemes—are issued only at district headquarters hospitals. This centralized process causes…
Swachhata Awareness Rally Held in Kotpad to Promote Cleanlines
Kotpad,6th Aug 2025:– As part of the ongoing “Swachhata Apana Bimari Bhagao” (Maintain Cleanliness, Drive Away Diseases) campaign running from early July to July 31, a cleanliness awareness rally was organized today in the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC). The event aimed to sensitize residents about the importance of hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and disease prevention. All employees of the Kotpad NAC, along with local leaders…
Mahanadi River to Be Developed as Alternative Transport Route in Odisha
Sambalpur, 6th Aug 2025:– A monthly thalweg survey has been conducted on National Waterway-64 (Mahanadi) in Odisha, aimed at mapping the deepest navigable channel of the river. This hydrographic survey, carried out by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), is a key step toward transforming the Mahanadi into a cost-effective and sustainable mode of transport in the future. Due to lower transportation costs compared…
Women Allowed to Work Night Shifts with Mandatory Written Consen
Bhubaneswar, 6th Aug 2025: Women employees in Odisha can now be assigned night shifts in factories and other commercial establishments, but only with mandatory written consent, according to a new notification by the State Labour Department. The directive lays emphasis on the safety and security of female employees and includes the following key guidelines: Minimum three women employees must be posted per night shift in an…
BJD Announces 6-Hour Puri Bandh on August 7 Over Balanga Death
Puri,6th Aug 2025: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced a 6-hour bandh in Puri on August 7 (Wednesday), from 6 AM to 12 Noon, in protest over the death of the Balanga victim. The party claims that the police investigation into the incident has been inadequate and has raised serious questions about its transparency and effectiveness. Demanding that the truth behind the incident be…
Nabarangpur Journalists’ Association Felicitates New Collector Dr. Maheswar Swai
Nabarangpur, 6th Aug 2025: The Nabarangpur District Journalists’ Association (NDJA) extended a courtesy visit and warm felicitation to the newly appointed District Collector, Dr. Maheswar Swain. Led by NDJA President and senior Sakal daily correspondent Gouranga Patra, members of the association presented the Collector with a photograph of Lord Jagannath’s golden attire and a religious book. During the meeting, the journalists highlighted various professional issues faced…
Teachers Submit Memorandum to CM via BEO Office in Buguda
Buguda, 6th Aug 2025: Under the call of the Odisha School College Teachers and Employees Coordination Committee, a delegation from Buguda Block OSTTA submitted a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister, Higher Education Minister, and School & Mass Education Minister. The submission was done via the Block Education Officer (BEO) through the head clerk in the BEO’s absence. Led by OSTTA Block President Prashant Kumar…