Kotpad:June 6: Saniya Nayak has assumed charge as the new Executive Officer of the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC) in Koraput district. On this occasion, senior engineer A. Rajesh Das, Sudhir Nandi, chief assistant Gopi Majhi, Gautami Pattnaik, and all staff members were present and welcomed Ms. Nayak with bouquets. During the meeting, discussions were held regarding developmental works in all wards, the deteriorating sanitation…
Odisha Police Organises State-Level Coastal Security Conference–2026 in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, June 6: The Coastal Security Wing of Odisha Police today organised the “State-Level Coastal Security Conference–2026” at Police Bhavan. The conference, themed “Coastal Security System: Challenges, Solutions and Future Roadmap,” focused on the present status of coastal security arrangements, key challenges, possible solutions, and future strategies.Director General of Police (DGP) Shri Yogesh Bahadur Khurania inaugurated the conference as the chief guest. In his address,…
Debashish Samantaray to Contest Rajya Sabha Election as BJP Candidate
Bhubaneswar,June 6: Debashish Samantaray has been named the BJP’s candidate for the Rajya Sabha. He has been nominated for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election from Odisha. The official announcement was made by the BJP Central Election Committee. Recently, Debashish had resigned from the BJD as well as from his Rajya Sabha membership. After resigning, Debashish Samantaray formally joined the BJP. With the BJP ticket, his…
Ganjam District Earns National Recognition for Outstanding Achievements and Performance
Ganjam , June 6: Ganjam district has brought pride to Odisha by shining brightly in the national capital, New Delhi. The district has received three prestigious awards for its outstanding performance and achievements in various development sectors. The District Collector of Ganjam, Shri V. Keerthi Vasan, personally received the awards on behalf of the district administration. These recognitions highlight Ganjam’s strong commitment to good governance,…
Environmental Awareness Highlighted During 54th World Environment Day Celebration at Medana
Nabarangpur, June 6: The 54th World Environment Day was celebrated with enthusiasm at Medana headquarters under Medana Panchayat in Dabugaon Block of Nabarangpur district. On this occasion, a plantation drive was organized at the Medana Panchayat Office, Lanjiguda Primary School, and the Forest Guard Office premises through the joint initiative of the Medana Sarpanch and the Forest Department. During the programme, a total of 100…
District-Level Coordination Committee Meeting Held for Third Phase of 11th Agricultural Census
Nabarangpur:June 6: – Today, at the Ashok Meheta Conference Hall in Nabarangpur, a District Level Coordination Committee meeting related to the third phase of the 11th Agricultural Census was held under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate (Revenue), Biswajit Chandra Barman. After approval, the collected data will be sent to the Central Government for effective planning and policy formulation for agricultural development. In order to…
Raja Festival and Trade Fair Open in Koraput, Showcasing Handicrafts and Handloom Products
Koraput, June 6: At the JELC Church Ground in Koraput town, a trade fair and Raja festival organized by Aroopa has begun today. The event will continue until the 16th of this month. A total of 50 stalls have been set up, featuring handicrafts, handloom products, sarees, and a food fair. The Executive Officer of Aroopa, Ashok Kumar Sahu, has appealed to the people of…
Mango Festival 2026 Concludes Successfully Under Joint Initiative of Odisha Government and ICAR
Bhubaneswar, June 6: The State-Level Mango Festival 2026, organized at the Central Horticultural Experiment Station through a joint initiative of the Odisha Government’s Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has been successfully held. The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, who also holds the portfolios of Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Energy, stated that in order to double farmers’ income…
Major Boost for Clean Air: Government Approves Rs5,041 Crore Plan for Delhi Pollution Control
Delhi,,June 6: To curb the rising air pollution in the national capital Delhi, the Union Cabinet has approved a fund of ₹5,041 crore. This allocation is aimed at gradually removing old trucks and buses operating in Delhi from the roads as part of a phased transition plan. The information was shared in connection with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Koraput Observes World Environment Day, Felicitates “Prakriti Mitra” and “Prakriti Bandhu” Awardees
Koraput:June 6: On the occasion of World Environment Day, a special programme was organised at Pine Resort, Koraput, where individuals and organisations contributing to environmental protection through tree plantation activities across various blocks of the district were honoured with the titles “Prakriti Mitra” and “Prakriti Bandhu”. During the event, Shri Kunj Bihari Baidya Pattnaik of Maa Mauli Yuva Sansad, Kotpad, was awarded the title of…