Bhubaneswar: The first round admission under SAMS +3 (Degree Admission) for the academic session 2025–26 has concluded. In the first phase, 74,018 students have enrolled. However, 2,16,767 seats remain vacant. The second merit list will be published on June 22, and admissions based on that list will be held by June 25. Similarly, the third merit list will be released on July 1, and admissions…
Wild Elephant Enters Phulbani, Residents Alerted
Phulbani : It’s not just for a day or two—for the past two to three months, the Udayagiri region has been plagued by elephant menace. These elephants frequently enter roads and villages, causing panic among locals. Last month, in Malanshuga village, a herd of elephants destroyed crops and even damaged houses and doors. However, the forest department staff in Udayagiri remain inactive. Allegedly, instead of…
Preparatory Meeting Held in Nabarangpur for International Yoga Day 2025
Nabarangpur: A preparatory meeting for the upcoming International Yoga Day 2025 was held today under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mahapatra at the local Mission Shakti conference hall. A tabletop exercise and mock drill meeting was conducted, with tabletop exercises held at the district and block/municipal levels earlier in the day and mock drills scheduled to be conducted tomorrow in all cyclone shelters…
Monthly Meeting Conducted at Chhatarla Panchayat under Kotpad Block
Kotpad: A monthly meeting of the sarpanches was held at Chhatarla Panchayat under Kotpad Block. The meeting was presided over by Deb Majhi, the current chairperson of the sarpanch forum. During the session, discussions centered around the overall development of all panchayats in Kotpad block and effective dissemination of government schemes among the residents. Special emphasis was given on ensuring ration cards and old-age pensions…
Disaster Preparedness Drive Held in Kotpad
Kotpad : Under the chairmanship of Sandhyarani Samartha, Group Development Officer of Kotpad, a mock drill on disaster preparedness and local capacity assessment was organized at the Multipurpose Cyclone Shelter in Sadaranga village. The drill aimed at raising readiness and awareness to tackle natural disasters like floods and cyclones, with the goal of ensuring zero casualty and safeguarding lives and property. The ODRAF team demonstrated…
Agnipath Scheme: Indian Army to Hold Common Entrance Exam from June 30
Cuttack: Under the Indian Army’s Agnipath Scheme and regular cadre recruitment for the year 2025–26, the online Common Entrance Exam (CEE) will be held from June 30 to July 10. For the Kolkata Recruitment Zone, the exam will be conducted across 22 centers in 18 cities nationwide. In Odisha, the exam will be held in seven locations: Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Balasore, and Berhampur…
Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Contest and Public Hearing Held in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur,: Under the direction of the State Government’s Mission Shakti Department and in collaboration with the Nabarangpur district Mission Shakti wing, a “Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition” was held at Mandeipada on the occasion of the District Level Development Fair. The competition aimed to promote and celebrate Odisha’s rich and diverse traditional cuisine. From earlier block-level competitions, 10 top-ranked women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) along with…
Awareness Drive on Ending Elder Abuse Held in Chhatia
Chhatia: An awareness and legal literacy meeting was organized on Sunday at Sevak Old Age Home in Solar Paikarapur by the Chandikhole Court Taluk Legal Services Centre on the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The meeting was presided over by Biswadeepak Sahu, Chairman of the Taluk Centre and Sub-Judge. Other dignitaries present included JMFC Shreemayi Nanda, President of Chandikhole Court Bar Association Suresh…
12th Battalion CRPF Holds Bike Rally in Nabarangpur for International Yoga Day
Nabarangpur: As the countdown for International Yoga Day began, various programs are being undertaken across the country to promote and spread awareness about yoga. As part of this initiative, a bike rally was organized by the 12th Battalion of CRPF stationed in Nabarangpur. The rally was flagged off by Commandant N.K.K. Prasad of the 12th Battalion CRPF by waving the green flag. CRPF personnel participated…
Bull Rescued from Well in Chandahandi
Chandahandi: A bull was successfully rescued from a well in Sardhapur village under Sadar block. With the combined efforts of local villagers and fire department personnel, the bull was brought out safely and is in good condition. The bull had accidentally fallen into a deep well in Sardhapur, causing concern among the villagers. Former Zilla Parishad member Sundar Majhi informed the fire department about the…