Malkangiri, May 02: Malkangiri District Collector Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke felicitated 28 meritorious students who secured more than 90% marks in the CBSE Class 10 examination.The District Education Officer, District Welfare Officer, Additional District Education Officer, and other officials were also present at the event.
Shift to Private Trading Raises Concerns as 56,000 Kendu Leaf Collectors in Chhattisgarh Yet to Receive Bonus Amid Increased Trader Activity
Malkangiri, May 02:: There is a provision that if kendu leaves are sold at government procurement centers, collectors receive bonuses along with items like umbrellas and footwear.In Malkangiri district, an amount of ₹460 per collector was paid in December 2025. However, due to unnecessary delays in the payment of bonuses, collectors are now selling their kendu leaves to traders from Chhattisgarh. In areas like Padia…
Bharatiya Janata Party IT Cell Meeting Held at State Office, Focus on Strengthening Digital Outreach and Communication Strategy
Bhubaneswar, May 02: A meeting of the State Social Media and IT Cell was held at the state office. The meeting was attended by State President Manmohan Samal, MP Bansuri Swaraj, State IT Cell Convenor Jyoti Ranjan Nayak, State Social Media Co-Convenor Madhusmita Baliarsingh, along with social media convenors and co-convenors from various party wings, IT Cell members, other office bearers, and senior leaders.Participants were…
Focus Intensifies on Preventing Child Marriage and Child Labour Through Awareness, Education, and Strong Policy Implementation
Nabarangpur, May 02:: A meeting titled “A Day for Children” was held on Saturday under the chairmanship of the District Collector.The meeting was attended by District Social Welfare Officer Draupadi Kahar, District Child Protection Officer Suresh Pattnaik, Chief District Medical Officer Dr. Malay Kumar Pradhan, ADPHO Dr. Malay Tripathy, District Labour Officer Chhotray Tudu, District Welfare Officer Palaka Rabindra, District Education Officer Chhatrapati Sahu, Chairperson…
Voluntary Blood Donation Camp Organized in Jharigaon Sees Enthusiastic Participation, 34 Units of Blood Collected
Jharigaon:May 02: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized at the Jharigaon Community Health Centre in Nabarangpur district, jointly by the block administration and Ama Odisha.The camp was inaugurated in the presence of Block Development Officer Madhusudan Majhi, Medical Officer Aravinda Panda, Dr. Santosh Pradhan, CDPO Biraj Mohini Pangi, Forester Sushant Kumar Singh, ABEO Dasharath Gand, PHEO Surendra Kumar Sahu, SI Laxmikant Dora, BPM Jagannath…
Man in Paparahandi Earns Recognition for Performing Last Rites of Over 1,000 Unclaimed Bodies, Setting an Example of Humanity
Paparahandi:May 02: In a remarkable act of humanity, a kind-hearted man has come into the spotlight for performing the last rites of more than 1,000 deceased individuals. Saheb Nayak, a resident of Paparahandi in Nabarangpur district, has earned widespread appreciation for his selfless service.Around 40 years old, Saheb Nayak is the son of Ram Chandra Nayak and works as a washerman by profession, running a…
Grand Procession Welcomes Arrival of Maa Narayani at Yatra Ground Amid Devotional Fervor and Traditional Celebrations
Phulbani, May 02:: On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, Maa Narayani was ceremoniously brought to the yatra ground on Monday night in a grand procession accompanied by music, fireworks, and various cultural performances.The event witnessed the presence of MP Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi, Phulbani MLA Uma Charan Mallick, along with the District Collector, Superintendent of Police, Additional District Collector, SDPO, Sub-Collector, Municipality Chairperson, and several…
Automated Driving Test System (ADTS) Introduced to Enhance Transparency and Strengthen Road Safety in Driving License Issuance Process
Bhubaneswar, May 02: Automated Driving Test System Introduced to Improve TransparencyWith a focus on enhancing road safety and ensuring transparency in the driving license issuance process, the ‘Automated Driving Test System (ADTS)’ has been made operational.Under this new initiative, advanced technology is being used to assess a driver’s skills without human intervention. The system conducts objective and unbiased testing of driving abilities, ensuring that licenses…
Mass Marriage Ceremonies Held Across Odisha Under Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana, Deputy CM Pravati Parida Attends Grand Event in Balasore
Balasore, May 02: Under the Chief Minister’s Kanya Vivah Yojana, mass marriage ceremonies are being at various locations across the state. On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida attended the mass marriage program held at Balasore.
World Earth Day Celebrated by SWAK in G. Udayagiri with Awareness Programs on Environmental Protection
G. Udayagiri, May 02: Social Workers Association of Kandhamal (SWAK) celebrated World Earth Day with enthusiasm and awareness activities.Forest Range Officer Manikeshwari Pattnaik attended the event as the chief guest. Among the other guests were Forester Prashanti Kumar Sahu, senior educationist Golak Bihari Pattnaik, SWAK advisor Samir Kumar Padhi, Media Club President Arun Kumar Sadangi, school in-charge headmistress Sudharani Patra, Media Club Secretary Chinmaya Kumar…