Kalahandi: In Ghantiguda village under Mahima Panchayat of Kokasara block, a group of concerned women today locked the local Anganwadi Centre in protest. The Anganwadi worker there has been accused of misappropriating food items meant for children, pregnant, and lactating women. According to the allegations, the Anganwadi worker, Sushiladhangda Majhi, has been irregular in distributing food items such as chhatua (nutritional mix), eggs, and other…
CM Approves Hike in Daily Allowance for Home Guards
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister has approved an increase in the daily allowance for Home Guards.The daily duty allowance has been raised from Rs612 to Rs623. This revised allowance amount will be applicable retrospectively from January 1, 2025. Similarly, the daily allowance for Civil Defence Volunteers has also been increased. This revised allowance for volunteers will be applicable retrospectively from May 1, 2025.
State Mandates Biometric Attendance in All Government Offices
Bhubaneswar: Biometric attendance is now mandatory in all government offices across the state. The state government is emphasizing that employees must arrive at the office on time. Biometric attendance systems have been made compulsory in all government offices. All departments have been instructed to ensure the biometric system is fully functional. In this regard, a directive has been issued by the General Administration Department.
Kotpad Sees Progress: Road Widening and Drain Construction Underway
Kotpad: In Koraput district, the road connecting Jeypore, Haralaput, Kusumi, and Kotpad towns has been widened, and a new drainage system has been constructed by the administration. The road widening project had been delayed for a long time due to encroachments on both sides of the road from Gopal Rice Mill to Kurumichhak. Most of the land on either side of this road was government-owned,…
Development Chariot Flagged Off from Kotpad Block to Boost Progress
Kotpad: The Vikas Vahan Rath (Development Vehicle Chariot) was flagged off from the Kotpad Block premises as part of a program organized by the BDO Sandhya Samarth. Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhattarai inaugurated the chariot by waving the green flag as the chief guest. Among others present at the event were Block Chairperson Kamala Bhattarai, Vice-Chairperson Tapan Panigrahi, MP representative from Nabarangpur Rameshwar Jena, Tehsildar Trinquel,…
Hira GTD Employees’ Union Hosts Annual Conference in Burla
Burla: The 53rd annual conference of the Hira GTD Employees’ Union of Odisha State Electricity Board was held at the Power House Club in Burla. The program was presided over by Niranjan Panigrahi, representing the union. Satyabadi Bag, General Secretary of the State Electricity Employees Federation, attended as the chief guest and hoisted the union flag. Narayan Singh, General Secretary of the Union, presented the…
Free Aadhaar Camp: Enroll or Update Your Details at No Cost!
Brahmapur: A free Aadhaar enrollment and correction camp was organized at the 35th Ward Office by Corporator Sameer Mishra. On the occasion of the inauguration, Brahmapur Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei, former Brahmapur MP Chandrasekhar Sahu, former MLA Bikram Kumar Panda, and Dr. Ramesh Chandra Chyaupatnaik were present as chief guests. Corporator Mishra stated that new Aadhaar card registration and corrections will be carried out at the…
Times Black ICICI Bank Credit Card Unveils Surreal New Ad Film, Narrating the Origin of Extraordinary
New Delhi, 16th June, 2025: Since its grand launch at the historic Gateway of India in December, the Times Black ICICI Bank Credit Card has made a remarkable impact on the industry. Following its meteoric rise, the brand has now launched a short film that narrates the origin story of the card. Designed to cater to the needs of its discerning members, Times Black ICICI…
Bajaj Allianz Life Offers Fast-Track Claims Support After Ahmedabad Tragedy
Chandigarh, June 16, 2025: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurance providers, expresses its deepest condolences to the families affected by the tragic aircraft crash in Meghani Nagar area of Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. In response to this unfortunate incident, the Company has activated special measures to assist families of its policyholders affected by the crash. Understanding the immense challenges…
Honda 2Wheelers India Leads PAN-India Green Drive During Environment Week
PAN-India Push for a Greener Tomorrow: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India marks Environment Week with Nationwide initiatives Mumbai, 16th June 2025: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) marked Environment Week 2025 with a series of sustainability-focussed activities across its nationwide network, beginning 5th June (World Environment Day). The initiative aimed at raising environmental awareness and encouraging responsible practices, culminated in a special event at Hindon…