Lakshmipriya Honoured with Ideal Woman Award at Special Ceremony in Phulbani

Phulbani, June 1: Lakshmipriya Parida, a daughter of the Brahmanigaon area in Kandhamal district, has brought गौरव to Brahmanigaon, Kandhamal, and Odisha by receiving the CII Ideal Woman Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions. She received the honour on May 12 during the CII Annual Business Meet 2026 held in New Delhi. At the special event, a total of 376 women from different states…

Pravati Parida Visits Proposed Site for Kendriya Vidyalaya at Patpur Under Nimapada Assembly Constituency

Nimapada, June 1:  Pravati Parida Visited the proposed site for the establishment of a Kendriya Vidyalaya at Patpur under the Nimapada Assembly Constituency. This project will play a significant role in the educational development of the Nimapada region and provide students with access to quality education.The establishment of the Kendriya Vidyalaya is expected to create better academic opportunities for students and strengthen the overall education…

Kiran Das Felicitated and Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Social Service Activities

Kiran Das Honoured at Western Odisha Disability Summit 2026 Jharsuguda, June 1: Social worker Kiran Das was felicitated at the Western Odisha Disability Summit 2026, organized by We For You at IIM Sambalpur, in recognition of his outstanding contributions toward the welfare and empowerment of persons with disabilities. The summit brought together coordinators and representatives of various disability organizations from across Western Odisha to discuss…

Singer Bhushan Rajkishore Nayak Continues Dedicated Efforts to Preserve and Promote Traditional Pala Culture

Kothar, June 1:: Singer Bhushan Rajkishore Nayak has been playing a significant role in preserving Odisha’s traditional folk art and Pala culture. A distinguished public figure and talented Pala singer from Brahmanpal village under Dhoosuri police station, the award-winning artist Bhushan Srinayak is widely recognized across the state as a devoted and accomplished exponent of classical drama and Pala performances. Recently, during the Second Convocation…

Supply Secretary Issues Strict Directive for 100Percent eKYC Completion, Warns Against Lapses in Essential Commodity Distribution

Bhubaneswar,June 1:  The Supply Secretary has issued a strict directive to District Supply Officers to ensure 100% completion of eKYC. Officials were instructed to take preventive measures before any artificial shortage of essential commodities occurs. The Secretary emphasized that officers should work proactively instead of reacting after problems arise. He warned that violation of conduct rules would lead to suspension and dismissal from service. “Take…

OSRTC Additional Secretary Conducts Inspection Visit to Review Facilities at New Bus Stand

Nabarangpur, June 1: The Additional Secretary of Odisha State Road Transport Corporation and General Manager of the Commerce and Transport Department, Sanjay Kumar Biswal, visited Nabarangpur district on a one-day tour. Mr. Biswal inspected the Atal Bus Stand, reviewed the functioning of the Chief Minister Bus Service Scheme and OSRTC services, and also visited the Regional Transport Office (RTO). He met District Collector Dr. Maheshwar…

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Reviews Paddy Procurement Issues, Focuses on Smooth Sale Process for Farmers

Bhubaneswar,June 1:  At a meeting held in Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, detailed discussions were held on how farmers of our region can conveniently sell their paddy, ensure quick issuance of tokens, and resolve the problems faced by farmers who received tokens for selling smaller quantities of paddy. The meeting was attended by Hon’ble Food Supplies and Consumer…

First General Meeting of District Planning and Monitoring Committee Held to Review Developmental Priorities and Ongoing Projects

Nabarangpur, June 1: The first meeting of the District Planning and Monitoring Committee, constituted under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India, was held today at the Mission Shakti Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The meeting was attended by MLA of Dabugaon Manohar Randhari, MP representative Banka Bihari Bisoyi, Nabarangpur MLA representative A. Suresh Shastri, Jharigaon MLA representative Gobinda…

Golak Mahapatra Meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Calls the Moment Inspiring and Unforgettable

New Delhi June 1:  Droupadi Murmu met me at the Presidential Residence in New Delhi, and golak mahapatra felt extremely delighted to have the opportunity to meet the pride and glory of Odisha and the Hon’ble President of India. By the infinite blessings of Lord Jagannath, a worthy daughter of Odisha today adorns the highest constitutional office of the country and has become a symbol…

District-Level Disaster Management Preparedness Meeting Held in Jharsuguda to Review Monsoon and Emergency Response Plans

Jharsuguda,June 1:: A preparatory meeting of the District-Level Natural Disaster Management Committee was held at the auditorium hall of the District Collector’s office premises under the chairmanship of District Collector Kushal Motiram Chandra. The meeting, organized under the supervision of District Emergency Officer Mrutyunjay Sabar, was attended by Naval Agrawal, representative of the Hon’ble Revenue and Disaster Management Minister; Ramhari Pujari, representative of the Hon’ble…