Moscow, 10th July 2025 – The preparation of the tenth National of the report of the Russian Federation (ND RF) on the fulfillment of obligations arising from the Convention on Nuclear Safety. The document was signed by the General Director of the state corporation Rosatom by Alexey Likhachev and the head of Rostekhnadzor Alexander Trembitsky. The report contains material on the implementation of the obligations arising from the…
State Mission Shakti Director Monika Priyadarshini Visits Daringbadi to Review Women’s Initiatives
Baliguda: IAS officer and State Mission Shakti Director Monika Priyadarshini visited Daringbadi, where she arrived at the PWD Guest House. Upon her arrival, she was welcomed by BDO Preetiranjan Rath. During her visit, she inspected several Mission Shakti initiatives, including the coffee plantations, Coffee Café, Hill View Park, the turmeric processing center managed by Mission Shakti women in Dandimatha, and another turmeric unit at Sulumaha.…
New Guidelines Issued for Formation of School Management Committees
Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department of Odisha has issued guidelines for the formation of School Management Committees (SMC) or School Management and Development Committees (SMDC) in all schools of the state — from pre-primary (Shishu Vatika) to Class XII. According to the guidelines: In elementary schools, the School Management Committee will be formed with 15 members, where the Head Teacher will serve as…
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to Be Honoured with ‘Kalinga Ratna’ Award
Cuttack: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been nominated for this year’s prestigious ‘Kalinga Ratna’ award. The award will be conferred during the 45th annual celebration of the Sarala Sahitya Sansad, to be held on Tuesday, the 15th of this month at 3:30 PM at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. As informed by Sarala Sahitya Sansad Chairman Dr. Prabhakar Swain and Editor Dr.…
Jayaram Pangi Demands Separate Statehood for Undivided Koraput Region
Lakshmipur : Jayaram Pangi, Chairman of the Dandakaranya Hill Development Council and a senior tribal leader and former minister, has demanded the formation of a separate state from the undivided Koraput district. He has proposed that Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, and Gajapati districts of Odisha, along with Parvathipuram and Paderu districts of Andhra Pradesh, be merged to form a new, independent state. He also appealed…
Authorities Open Hirakud Gate Amid Rising Water Levels
Hirakud: The first release of floodwater from the Hirakud Dam for the current monsoon season has begun. After the traditional rituals and worship at 10 AM, Sluice Gate No. 7 on the left side of the Hirakud Dam was opened. Following this, the other gates will be opened in a phased manner
76th Van Mahotsav Celebrated with Enthusiasm in Phulbani Range
Phulbani: On the occasion of the 76th Van Mahotsav, a tree plantation program was organized under the direction of DFO Phulbani and Pratap Kotapalli, and with the sincere efforts and dedication of Range Officer Shiba Ram Lenka. The event was held in the forest area near Balsakumpa under the Phulbani range, where various species of trees were planted. Phulbani MLA Uma Charan Mallik attended the…
11 Trains Cancelled on Bhubaneswar–Visakhapatnam–Gunupur Route Due to Maintenance
Brahmapur: In view of modernization work on the power supply system, 10 trains running between Bhubaneswar–Visakhapatnam–Gunupur have been cancelled on the 11th of this month, as per official information. The cancellations are due to the upgradation of the electrical system at Tummalapalle station in Andhra Pradesh. The following trains will remain cancelled on 11th: Gunupur–Visakhapatnam–Gunupur Passenger Brahmapur–Visakhapatnam–Brahmapur Passenger Bhubaneswar–Visakhapatnam–Bhubaneswar Intercity Express Visakhapatnam–Palasa–Visakhapatnam MEMU Visakhapatnam–Brahmapur–Visakhapatnam Express…
Odisha Police Clinches 9 Gold Medals at World Police and Fire Games
Bhubaneswar: At the ongoing World Police and Fire Games 2025 in Birmingham, the sportspersons from Odisha Police have delivered a stellar performance. By the end of Day 4, they have successfully secured 9 gold medals, bringing pride to the state. Constable Ashok Dandasena has clinched 2 gold medals and 1 silver, while Savita Tappa won 1 gold and 1 bronze, and Sushmita Tiga bagged 1…
Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy Emphasizes Sports Alongside Education
Jharsuguda: A hockey stick distribution program was organized at Ray Saheb Mahadev Prasad Swaika Government High School, located in Bagdihi, Kirimira Block of Jharsuguda district, Odisha. The event was conducted under the guidance of the school’s Headmistress Shanti Lata Kisan. Chief guest of the program was Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy. Among other dignitaries present were Bimal Kumar Tandi, District Physical Education Officer (Jharsuguda), Sanatan Sahu,…