Bhubaneswar: Due to the delay in the opening of the transfer portal, the application process for secondary school teachers has also been delayed. Therefore, the Directorate of Secondary Education has issued a revised notification along with a new transfer calendar. From May 21 to June 5, eligible headmasters and teachers of all government schools under the School and Mass Education Department can apply for transfer.…
Kolnara Selfie Point Plunged into Darkness, Visitors Disappointed
Kolnara: Due to lack of maintenance, the “Ama Kolnara” selfie point remains in darkness. This selfie point, constructed in front of the Kolnara Tehsil Office in September 2022, now lies neglected. Situated beside National Highway 326, the selfie point used to attract travelers who would stop by to take pictures before continuing to their destinations. However, due to poor upkeep, the letters of the selfie…
Government to Purchase Land Directly from Tribals to Prevent Land Grabbing
Bhubaneswar: Wealthy individuals will no longer be able to pressure and grab land belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The government itself will now purchase land from tribals, says Minister Suresh Pujari. The state government will buy land from SC and ST communities. A corpus fund will soon be created by the government for this purpose. If someone wishes to sell land for their daughter’s marriage, medical…
Pension Raised to Rs3,500 for Seniors Above 80 Starting June
Bhubaneswar: From June onwards, a pension of Rs3,500 will be provided Pension increased for persons with over 80Percent disability 4,17,496 beneficiaries in the state will be benefitted Those above 80 years of age will also receive Rs3,500 pension
Assistant Teacher Dinabandhu Bej Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Literary Contributions
Basudevpur: Assistant Teacher Dinabandhu Bej of Shaheed Laxman Nayak High School has been conferred an honorary doctorate degree on Tuesday, 20.05.2025, by the American Merit Council’s Worldwide Charitable Trust at a convocation ceremony held at Jaydev Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, in recognition of his significant contributions to literature. It is noteworthy that Bej has earlier received over 150 certificates of honor from more than 100 organizations and…
Helpless Elderly Man in Papadahandi Receives Two Months’ Pension
Papadahandi An elderly man, Balaram Gouda, residing in Goud Sahi of Hatibari village under Majhiguda Panchayat in Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district, had not been receiving an old-age pension despite his advanced age. Following a report titled “Helpless Elderly Man Deprived of Pension” published in Pragatibadi on the 15th of this month, the district administration acted promptly. District Social Security Officer Sudhanshu Patra personally visited the…
State Home Department Issues Notification Regarding Ajit Kumar Pattnaik, Govt Advocate at Rayagada Court
Rayagada According to a notification from the State Government’s Home Department, Ajit Kumar Pattnaik, a government advocate at the Rayagada District Court, officially took charge as the Deputy Director of Gajapati District on Wednesday. Along with this new role, he will also continue to handle additional responsibilities in Rayagada district, as per reports. It is noteworthy that on the 9th of this month, the state government…
New Research Institute Named After Achyuta Samanta Opens in the USA
Bhubaneswar: A research institute has been established in the United States in the name of renowned Indian educationist Achyuta Samanta. Inaugurated on Tuesday, the institute is named the “Achyuta Samanta India Initiative CUNY CREST Institute (ASIICCI)”. This is the first time in U.S. history that a research center has been named after an Indian citizen. The institute will offer American students the opportunity to conduct…
Operation ‘Kagar’ Yields Major Success: 400 Maoists Eliminated in 5 Months
Malkangiri: After the central government adopted a tough stance on Maoist suppression, the anti-Maoist campaign ‘Operation Kagar’ has been intensified since January across Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand. Nearly 20 battalions of paramilitary forces have been deployed in these states for Maoist eradication efforts. In particular, Chhattisgarh’s Bastar Maoist Division and the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee are known for heightened Maoist activity, prompting…
900 Central Security Force Companies to Be Deployed for Amarnath Yatra
Jammu: The Amarnath Yatra is set to begin in the month of July. To ensure the safety and security of the pilgrimage, both the state and central governments have taken necessary steps. In view of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and ongoing tensions with Pakistan, 900 companies—amounting to approximately 1,21,500 personnel from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and additional Indian Army soldiers—will be deployed…