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Malkangiri BJD-affiliated public representatives have stopped the construction of a low-quality bitumen road by the Minor Irrigation Department, questioning the misuse of taxpayers’ money. The issue relates to the rehabilitation and beautification of Shi Sagar in Mathili block of Malkangiri district, for which ₹4.57 crore had been sanctioned by the previous government. The Minor Irrigation Department was tasked with executing the work and had handed…

Rourkela Home Guard recruitment exam in Rourkela Police District 9,061 candidates for 107 posts  Educational qualification: Class 5 pass  B.Tech and graduate students also among applicants  Daily wage ₹612, i.e., Rs18,360 per month

Kotpad : A farewell felicitation was held at the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) office for former Executive Officer Puja Raut. After serving for the past three months in the Kotpad NAC, she had undertaken several commendable developmental initiatives for the betterment of the region. Her efforts and excellent coordination with all staff members significantly advanced the council’s functioning. Her sudden transfer as Additional Executive…

Nabarangpur: A district-level workshop was organized by the Nabarangpur BJP to mark 11 years of the Central Government and 1 year of BJP rule in the state, highlighting the Amrit Kaal of a developed India, service, good governance, and welfare of the poor. The event was held under the chairmanship of District President Kunj Bihari Das, with former Union Minister Bishweswar Tudu attending as the…

Jharsuguda – An awareness program against child marriage was organized by Laikera Police at the Kirtan Mandap of Khuntamala Panchayat in Laikera. The program was presided over by IIC Dilip Behera. Additional Superintendent of Police Madhusikta Mishra attended the program as chief guest and explained the consequences of child marriage and the legal punishments related to it. Local Sarpanch Sabyasachi Sahu, media representative Bharat Patra,…

Anugul A train accident occurred on the track near Golabandh while a person was returning from Badake Karajang to Badakera. The injured individual, Basanta Sahu, was first taken to Angul Trauma Care and later referred to Cuttack for further treatment.

Srinagar From today, train service has started between Katra and Srinagar. Two trains have been arranged for the convenience of passengers. Passengers can now reach Srinagar from Katra in just 3 hours. This train facility will greatly benefit devotees visiting Vaishno Devi. The train service will be available six days a week. The first train (26401) will depart from Katra at 8:10 AM for Srinagar. The second train (26403) will leave Katra…

Kashipur: Uncertainty continues to loom over the opening of the Eklavya Model Residential School in Kashipur block headquarters, even 16 months after its foundation stone was laid. The foundation ceremony was held on January 20, 2024, in the presence of then Union Tribal Affairs Minister Bishweswar Tudu and BJP leader and Sundargarh MP Jual Oram. Former Rayagada MLA Makaranda Muduli, along with local and district-level…

Kotpad The long-awaited dream has finally come true with the inauguration of Maa Danteshwari’s temple at the Bhattara Samaj Office in Kotpad. The temple establishment festival was conducted with great devotion. Present at the event were members of the undivided Koraput district’s Bhattara community. The grand temple of Maa Danteshwari was constructed through the dedicated efforts of former MLA Chandra Sekhar Majhi.

Bhubaneswar: Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), has been awarded the UN Sasakawa Award 2025.