Bhubaneswar: In two earlier phases, 100 school heads have already completed their training. Now, another batch of 50 head masters will be heading to IIM Ahmedabad starting on the 9th of this month and will undergo training until the 13th. After completing the training, these principals will also be responsible for providing training to nearby school heads. The training focuses on increasing student attendance, enhancing quality…
Excise Dept, Social Security Office, and De-addiction Centre Launch Joint Awareness Drive Against Substance Abuse
Malkangiri : An awareness program on the dangers of intoxication and consumption of adulterated liquor was organized today jointly by the Malkangiri Excise Department and the District De-addiction Centre. Nirmal Chandra Dharua, District Social Security Officer of Malkangiri, attended as the chief guest and inaugurated the program. He emphasized the harmful effects of substance abuse in society and advised people to stay away from intoxicating…
Snana Purnima Festival Celebrated in Jagannath Temples Across the District — Devotees Throng for Chaturdha Darshan on the Snana Mandap
Malkangiri: The Snana Purnima festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion at various Jagannath temples across the district. At the main Jagannath temple of Malkangiri district headquarters, the rituals commenced early in the morning. After completion of daily rituals, the principal servitors including Binayak Satapathy, Santosh Nanda, Balaraju Panda, Prafulla Panda, Balaraju Padhi, Brajakishore Pal, Madhu Panigrahi, Niranjan Panda, Dibakar Pal, Santosh Dash, Sai…
Koraput Block Launches Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition to Celebrate Culinary Heritage
Koraput,: A block and municipal-level Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition was held at the local Town Hall in Koraput. The event was organized under the chairmanship of Koraput Block Development Officer (BDO) Debashis Goud. The program was inaugurated by Koraput Block Chairperson Namita Majhi, who lit the ceremonial lamp as the chief guest. Koraput Municipality Chairperson Lalat Ranjan Sethi, Municipal Executive Officer Gyanajit Tripathy, and…
CT Admissions 2025 Begin: Explore Courses and Apply Online
Bhubaneswar: The official notification for admission into the Diploma in Elementary Education (CT) course for the academic session 2025–2027 in Odisha has been released. Candidates will have to appear for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for selection. Online applications can be submitted from tomorrow (June 12) till July 9. The fee payment through online mode will be accepted from June 12 to July 10. Candidates will…
Students Awaited Update: +3 Merit List for Undergraduate Admissions Out Now
Bhubaneswar: The +3 degree admission merit list will be released on Thursday. Admissions will take place in four phases. Students selected in the first phase can deposit admission fees and enroll between June 12 and 17. The second phase merit list will be published on June 22, and students selected in this round can enroll by June 25. Similarly, the third merit list will be…
NPCI and IDRBT Sign MoU to Jointly Advance Payment Security and Cyber Resilience
Chandigarh, June 13, 2025: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on initiatives that aim to strengthen the cyber security and resiliency across India’s digital payment ecosystem. As part of the agreement, the two organisations will jointly conduct targeted training programmes for tech and cyber professionals…
First Committee Meeting on Kotia Issue Held at Lok Seva Bhawan Under Suresh Pujari’s Chairmanship
Bhubaneswar: First meeting of the committee formed to resolve the Kotia issue was held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Suresh Pujari. In this meeting, extensive discussions were held for the holistic development of Kotia, and departmental officials were instructed to prepare a dedicated roadmap. I want to state clearly that Kotia is an integral part of Odisha. We are committed to ensuring that…
Auto-Rickshaw and Moped Collide Near Dhepaguda; One Student Killed, Four Injured
JEYPORE: A collision occurred between an auto-rickshaw and a moped near Dhepaguda. After the accident, the auto overturned. Four people, including the moped rider, were injured, and one student died. The deceased student has been identified as Swayam from Bariniput. The critically injured have been admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Jaypur. Tension prevails at the accident site. Police have reached the spot and…
Odisha Cabinet Approves Four Key Proposals for Development and Public Welfare
Bhubaneswar: Under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, an important Cabinet meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhavan. In this meeting, four key proposals related to the development of the state and public welfare were approved. The Mukhyamantri Sahar Vikash Yojana (MSBY) was approved with the objective of building a developed urban Odisha by the year 2036. An expenditure of ₹6,000 crore…