Umerkote A block-level preparedness drill was conducted on Thursday at the multipurpose cyclone shelter located at DNK, under Umerkote Municipality, Nabarangpur district. The purpose was to demonstrate effective disaster response techniques during natural calamities. Present at the event were: Prakash Chandra Mishra, Nabarangpur Sub-Collector Geetanjali Behera, District Emergency Officer Himanshu Shekhar Pattnaik, District Project Officer, Emergency Department Meghaban Bagh, Umerkote Tahsildar Radha Bhatra, Chairperson of the…
Parivartan Foundation Holds Key Meeting in Nabarangpu
Nabarangpur: An executive meeting of the Parivartan Foundation was held at its office located near Sai Baba Temple, under the chairmanship of the organization’s chief, Mr. Tripathy. In his remarks, Mr. Tripathy emphasized that more youth should get actively involved with Parivartan Foundation in the coming days to contribute to the welfare of society. The program was graced by noted social worker and chief advisor…
Odisha to Lead National Disaster Management Conference
Bhubaneswar, A major national-level conference is set to be held in Odisha, where ministers from all states, former diplomats, and disaster management experts will participate. Odisha has expressed its preparedness and leadership in presenting practical solutions based on its experience in disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts, especially in education and awareness. Regional News: Mock Drill Conducted at Multipurpose Cyclone Shelter in Kotpad Kotpad (News) – A…
Vocational Education Expansion: 482 More Schools to Get New Programs
Bhubaneswar: From the 2025–26 academic year, vocational education will be introduced in an additional 482 secondary and higher secondary schools across Odisha. Under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme, 311 schools have been approved for this initiative, while 171 schools have been approved under the PM SHRI program. This information was shared by the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA). OSEPA has instructed the Board of Secondary…
Diarrhoea Outbreak Reaches Health Minister’s Home District in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: What began in the first week of June in Jajpur district has now spread from coastal to western Odisha. Although a few cases were initially detected in Bargarh, the condition remained stable there. However, Balangir district has now reported over 20 cases, with many patients in serious condition due to extreme dehydration. Even after 13 consecutive days of diarrhoea wreaking havoc across half of…
‘Viksit Odisha 2036, Viksit Bharat 2047’ Pledge Meeting Inspires Papadahandi
Papadahandi, A pledge meeting under the theme “Viksit Odisha 2036, Viksit Bharat 2047” was organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Papadahandi Mandal at Sorisapadar village near Papadahandi. The event highlighted the achievements of the central government over the past 11 years and the Odisha state government in its first year, aiming to spread awareness among the public and share how citizens can continue to…
CM’s Maize Mission: Seed Distribution Drive Successful in Kotpad
Kotpad: Today, a seed distribution program under the Chief Minister’s Maize Mission was organized at the Chitri Dora Farmers Producer Company in Bobeya Panchayat, under Kotpad block of Koraput district. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra attended the event as the chief guest. As part of the program, a total of 135 male farmers and 170 female farmers from Bobeya, Chitra, Sutipada, Gumuda, Chandili Guali, Dhamanahandi, and…
Odisha Trails in Implementation of Mandatory E-Services
Bhubaneswar: Although there is a provision to provide 56 citizen-centric services through mandatory online platforms, Odisha currently offers only 25 of these services, resulting in a saturation level of just 44.14% in this category. In contrast, states like Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka have integrated all 56 services into their mandatory e-service systems. However, when it…
Odisha Cricket Association Moves to Online Ticket Booking System
Bhubaneswar, OCA (Odisha Cricket Association) shifts focus from offline to online ticket booking. The India vs South Africa T20 match will be held at Barabati Stadium on December 9. The Odisha Cricket Association has begun preparations for the match. Like other states, OCA also plans to sell tickets online. A decision regarding ticket sales will be made based on the opinion of all committee members. After the finalization of the sports…
Villagers Urge Panchayat Camps Amid Rush to Update Ration Cards
Baipariguda: There is chaos and confusion among beneficiaries trying to add new names to their ration cards. In light of this, villagers have submitted a memorandum to the Supply Department, demanding that camps be organized at the panchayat level. The villagers handed over the memorandum to the Supply Department officer at the Baipariguda Block Office premises. According to the memorandum, people from 20 panchayats under…