Bhubaneswar,June 9: Reservation Implemented in Technical EducationFrom the Current Academic Year:ST students: 22.5% reservationSC students: 16.25% reservationSEBC students: 11.25% reservationA Major Decision by the Mohan GovernmentBhubaneswar, 26:From the current academic session (2026–27), an enhanced reservation system will be implemented for admissions into professional and technical education institutions in Odisha. Students belonging to the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category will receive 22.5% reservation, Scheduled Castes (SC) will…
Devotees Participate Enthusiastically in Budhi Thakurani’s Ghanta Yatra
Papadahandi, June 9: The famous and traditional Ghanta Yatra of Budhi Thakurani at Papadahandi in Nabarangpur district was celebrated peacefully amid huge public participation and a spiritual atmosphere. During the nine-day-long festival, the Goddess visited several villages in the local area, including Dishariguda, Dalaiguda, Dhamanapadar, Pradhaniguda, Sunadangari, Ghatguda, Dalachhapar, Chhatrabar, and Tandaguda. On the ninth day, after completing a procession around Papadahandi village, the Goddess…
K. Nuagaon Police Team Clinches Night Cricket Championship Trophy
K. Nuagaon, June 9: A night cricket tournament organized by the K. Nuagaon Cricket Club was successfully held over three days at the K. Nuagaon High School playground in Kandhamal district. A total of 16 selected teams from the region participated in the tournament. The final match was played between the K. Nuagaon Police team and the Falcon Six team. After winning the toss, the…
Bollywood Actress and MP Kangana Ranaut Arrives in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar,June 9: Bollywood actress and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut arrived in Bhubaneswar.She reached the city for the premiere of her film Bharat Bhagya Vidhata.In the evening, she will watch the premiere show along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.At the airport, she participated in the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign by planting a tree.
School Summer Vacation Extension Under Consideration Amid Rising Heatwave Concerns
Bhubaneswar, June 9: School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond has indicated that the duration of the summer vacation may be extended.A decision regarding the holidays will be taken after reviewing the heatwave situation in the state.Earlier, it had been announced that schools would reopen on June 22.As the heatwave continues, people are suffering severely from the intense heat.
Antyodaya Housing Scheme Work Inspected by Koraput Chief Development Officer
Koraput, June 9: Chief Development Office r, Koraput, visited Lima Gram Panchayat under Kundura Block today and reviewed the progress of various developmental projects and the Antyodaya Housing Scheme works. During the visit, he interacted with the beneficiaries and discussed the implementation and progress of the schemes. Additionally, at Bhushangguda under Girliguda, he held discussions with handloom weavers regarding their activities and related issues.
Sudhanshu Sekhar Badapanda Joins Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission
Bhubaneswar,June 9: According to a notification issued by the Energy Department, former Director of the Grid Controller of India, Sudhanshu Sekhar Badapanda, has been appointed as the new member of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC). It is learnt that the appointment has been made considering his long experience in the power sector and his administrative expertise.
Law Minister Leads High-Level Excise Department Conference in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar,June 9: At the Nirman Soudha in Bhubaneswar, a state-level conference of Excise Superintendents was held under the chairmanship of Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. During the meeting, the minister directed officials to continue extensive raids against illegal narcotics and liquor trade and to take strict action against professional criminals involved in such activities.
World Environment Day Celebrated with Felicitation Programme at Pine Resort, Koraput
Koraput, June 9: On the occasion of World Environment Day, a felicitation programme was organized today at Pine Resort, Koraput. In this programme, individuals and organisations from different blocks of the district who had actively participated in tree plantation drives in recent days were honoured with the titles “Prakruti Mitra” (Friend of Nature) and “Prakruti Bandhu” (Companion of Nature). In this context, from the Kotpad…
Kotpad BDO Monitors Special Intensive Revision Work at Booths
Kotpad , June 9: The Block Development Officer (BDO) of Kotpad conducted an inspection of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process at the booth level.The review was carried out in the areas of Dongari Surli and Pirinji.During the visit, the BDO closely monitored the ongoing electoral roll revision activities and checked the functioning at the booth level.Officials and staff involved in the process were also…