Nischintakoili: Despite government-issued guidelines advising against outdoor activity during the scorching summer days, teachers have been instructed to go door-to-door to survey school dropout students. Following these instructions, teachers across regions are actively conducting the surveys. Tragically, Akshaya Behera, a physical education (sports) teacher at Chandrashekhar High School, located in Demandotha under Tilakana Panchayat of Nischintakoili Block, passed away on Friday. It is alleged that…
Young Woman Succumbs to Injuries After Road Accident in Koshagumuda
Koshagumuda: A tragic road accident occurred near Koshagumuda Adarsha Vidyalaya around 7 PM on Friday evening, resulting in the death of a young woman. The deceased, identified as Jadu Bhatra (20), had been critically injured and was initially taken to Koshagumuda Medical but was later referred to Nabarangpur District Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Two others were also injured in the incident —…
Basudevpur Street Lighting Project Stalled Despite Rs 2.5 Crore Budget
Basudevpur: A street lighting project in Basudevpur town, valued at Rs 2.5 crore, is facing prolonged uncertainty. Street light poles, which were meant to brighten the roads, are lying unused by the roadside. Despite more than a year passing since the project’s approval, no electrical connections have been installed on the poles yet. There is no visible presence of the implementing agency on site. The…
Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority Reconstituted to Strengthen Coastal Regulation
New Delhi: The Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority (OCZMA) has been reconstituted under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. The newly formed 15-member authority, chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary of Odisha’s Forest and Environment Department, includes key officials such as the Secretaries of the Housing and Urban Development Department,…
AC Buses Introduced on Three New Routes; Wheelchair Access Enhanced for Elderly and Differently-Abled
Jeypore: The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) has launched air-conditioned (AC) buses on three more old routes: Jaypur-Motu, Jaypur-Paralakhemundi (Day Service), and Jaypur-Gunupur. Each of these 3/2 buses is fully air-conditioned and has a seating capacity of 50. With this addition, a total of five routes now have AC bus services. The corporation has also announced that services will soon be extended to six…
BSE Odisha Issues Notification No. 641 for Upcoming Examination and Confidential Work
NOTICE This is to inform all concerned individuals that applications for rechecking (Checking of Addition of Marks) of subjective and objective papers, and for scanned copies of answer books for the Annual High School Certificate Examination, 2025, can be submitted along with the required fees as per the following schedule, starting from 05/05/2025: 1. The guidelines for online application will be available on the official…
Senior Citizens’ Forum Advisor in Kotpad Passes Away
Kotpad: Basanta Shatrushalya, advisor of the Kotpad Senior Citizens’ Forum, passed away at his residence due to a heart attack. He was 76 years old. The late Basanta Shatrushalya was a retired teacher and was actively involved in the promotion of art and culture in Kotpad, as well as in the library movement. He was especially admired for his remarkable performance in the folk play…
Koraput Records One of the Lowest Pass Rates in Odisha HSC Exams
Koraput: Koraput district has ranked first in Odisha for the lowest pass percentage in the matriculation exams, with a pass rate of 92.83%, placing it at the bottom among all districts. In contrast, underdeveloped districts like Gajapati recorded a pass rate of 99.35%, topping the state rankings. Out of 16,061 students from 274 high schools in Koraput district, 15,876 students appeared for the exam. 185…
Bargarh’s Babita Rath Shines as One of Odisha’s Top HSC Performers
Bargarh: In the Odisha Board of Secondary Education’s High School Certificate (Matric) Examination results, Babita Rath, a student of Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir (Odiagon), Bargarh, has secured 584 marks (97.33%) and has emerged as a joint topper in the state. Her achievement has brought pride and honor to the district. On Saturday, District Collector Aditya Goyal felicitated Babita and her father Santosh. He advised Babita…
AIMIL Animal Health celebrated World Veterinary Day 2025 with nationwide virtual Continuing Veterinary Education (e-CVE) program
New Delhi, 6th May 2025 AIMIL Animal Health, the veterinary division of AIMIL Pharmaceuticals (India) Ltd, observed World Veterinary Day 2025 by organizing a large-scale virtual Continuing Veterinary Education (e-CVE) program. The online event was attended by over 3,000 participants which includes veterinary students, clinicians, research scholars, practicing clinicians, para vets, the Field staff and members of Allied profession. from across India and abroad, to…