‘Shakti Appa’ to Be Deployed in Every District for Women’s Safe

Bhubaneswar,4th Aug 2025: The Shaktishree scheme will be expedited, and the safety of girl students will be ensured. For this purpose, five women officers in each district will be appointed as ‘Shakti Appa’. These officers will raise awareness among students in all educational institutions within their districts. They will provide guidance on women empowerment and safety. Letters regarding this have already been sent to all…

Special OTET for In-Service Teachers Scheduled on August 31

Cuttack, 4th Aug 2025: A special Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET), specifically for in-service teachers engaged in primary education, will be held on August 31. This Special OTET is being organized by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. A total of 75,403 in-service teachers who had previously applied will be eligible to appear for this special OTET. No new applications are being accepted. The…

Schools Depend on Guest Faculty; 6,387 Retired Teachers Set for Reappoint

Bhubaneswar, 4th Aug 2025:  Guest teachers will be appointed in government high schools, fully aided high schools, block grant high schools, and Sanskrit Tol schools. A total of 6,387 retired teachers will be reappointed for the current academic year. A letter regarding this has been issued by the School and Mass Education Department to the Director of Secondary Education. According to the letter, these guest…

National Film Awards 2025 Announced – Celebrating Excellence in Cine

Delhi,  4th Aug 2025: National Film Awards Announced Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey Named Best Actors Shah Rukh Khan awarded Best Actor for Jawan Vikrant Massey wins Best Actor for 12th Fail 12th Fail wins Best Feature Film Pushkara nominated as Best Odia Film Tarang Cine Productions’ Pushkara declared Best Odia Film Sabyasachi Mishra plays the lead role in Pushkara, directed by Subhranshu Das

‘Shaktishree Sanyojika’ to Be Appointed in All Odisha Colleges and Universitie

Bhubaneswar,4th Aug 2025:  To accelerate the implementation of the Shaktishree programme, the Department of Higher Education has directed that every college and university in the state appoint a ‘Shaktishree Sanyojika’ (Women Coordinator). A woman faculty member will be selected for this role in each institution, with formal instructions already issued to college principals and university registrars. These coordinators will work to strengthen the Shaktishree Empowerment…

District Home Guard Office, Malkangiri Issues Recruitment Objection Notic

Malkangiri, 4th Aug 2025:  As part of the ongoing Home Guard recruitment process in Malkangiri, a screening has been conducted for all submitted application forms. During the scrutiny, some forms have been rejected due to various reasons. The list of rejected candidates, along with the reasons for rejection, has been published on the notice boards of the District Home Guard Office, Malkangiri, and all local…

Utkal Journalists’ Association Extends Warm Welcome to New Malkangiri Collector

Malkangiri . 4th Aug 2025: Today, under the leadership   of Ashok Mishra, President of the Utkal Journalists’ Association, Malkangiri district, office bearers and members of the association met Shri Somesh Upadhyay, the newly appointed District Collector of Malkangiri, for a formal courtesy visit. On the occasion, the Collector was felicitated with a traditional stole and flower bouquet as a token of welcome on behalf of…

MLA Intervenes to Repair Crumbling Road in Malkangiri

Malkangiri, 4th Aug 2025: Due to continuous rains, the road to Akarpalli village under Matapaka Panchayat in Malkangiri district has deteriorated badly, causing major inconvenience to residents. The poor condition of the road has disrupted transportation, essential services, and students’ access to school. After receiving complaints from villagers, MLA Narsingha Madkami visited the site and conducted an inspection. He later held discussions with Malkangiri BDO…

Satyabrata Panigrahi Shines in Odisha Information Service Examinatio

Jeypore ,4th Aug 2025: Rayagada, 18 (Samisa): Satyabrata Panigrahi from Gunupur has achieved remarkable success in the Odisha Information Service (OIS) Examination, conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). The results were declared yesterday, in which Satyabrata secured the 15th rank with distinction. An individual actively engaged in writing and literature, Satyabrata holds a postgraduate degree in Physics, followed by specialized studies in Journalism…

Odisha Power Employees Present 10-Point Demand Charter to Authorities

Byasanagar, 4th Aug 2025:  The Odisha Power Employees’ Federation (OPEF), Jajpur Branch submitted a 10-point charter of demands to the local TPNODL Electrical Subdivision Officer on behalf of employees. The memorandum was presented under the leadership of OPEF Jajpur Branch Circle Secretary Biplab Keshari Samanta. Key demands included: 1. Filling up vacant posts in PSSMCs and Anubhav Kendras. 2. No forced overtime for employees working…