Jeypore, April. 30:: Students will no longer have to face difficulties in pursuing higher education. A PhD (Doctorate) program is going to be introduced at Vikram Dev University. A notification regarding this has been issued.A total of 76 students will be able to pursue research across 12 departments. The university has also released a list of 19 senior professors who will serve as PhD supervisors.…
SB Nuagaon Panchayat Honoured for Outstanding Performance in Swachh Bharat Mission in Kotpad Block
Kotpad , April. 30: SB Nuagaon Panchayat has been awarded for its excellent performance under the Swachh Bharat Mission in Kotpad Block. The recognition highlights the Panchayat’s outstanding efforts in maintaining cleanliness, promoting sanitation, and ensuring proper waste management at the grassroots level.Through active community participation, regular awareness drives, and effective implementation of sanitation initiatives, the Panchayat has set an example for other villages in…
District Collector Conducts Inspection of Turi–Gunthat Irrigation Project, Reviews Progress and Emphasizes Timely Completion
Nabarangpur, April 30: District Collector Maheshwar Swain conducted a field visit and review of the Turi–Gunthat Medium Irrigation Project.During the visit, he held discussions with Tahasildar Bhuleshwar Nayak regarding agricultural land likely to be affected by the project. The irrigation project aims to construct two barrages across the Turi and Gunthat rivers to provide irrigation to 9,135 hectares of farmland.In the first phase, ₹106 crore…
Demand Intensifies to Initiate Transfer Process for Secondary School Teachers, Educators Seek Timely Implementation of Long-Pending Policy
Bhubaneswar, April 30 While the online transfer process for primary school teachers has already begun this year, no notification has yet been issued for the transfer of secondary school teachers. As per norms, the online transfer portal is usually opened in February and the process is expected to be completed by the end of June. However, the School and Mass Education Department Odisha has not…
Free Medical Camp Organized on World Malaria Day in Korukonda, Promoting Awareness and Preventive Healthcare
Korukonda, April 30: On the occasion of World Malaria Day, a large-scale free medical camp was organized at Balimela.The camp was conducted in the premises of Saraswati Shishu Vidyamandir, Balimela, under the initiative of Dr. Shibanarayan Patra, Principal of Uttam Mallick Group of Institutions, in collaboration with Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital.Various health services were provided during the camp, including treatment for different diseases,…
Auto Ambulance Service Launched to Operate in Remote Areas, Aiming to Provide Timely Emergency Healthcare Access in Difficult Terrains
Dharakote, April. 30: In remote areas of Dharakote Block in Ganjam district, the district administration has launched an innovative service for pregnant women and children.Under the scheme named ‘Nirikshana Sathi’, free auto ambulance services will now be available in inaccessible regions. This initiative aims to ensure timely medical transportation, especially for pregnant women.With this service, expectant mothers will no longer have to be carried on…
Yellow Warning Issued for 15 Districts Amid Rising Heat and Humidity, IMD Advises Caution as Odisha Reels Under Intense Weather Conditions
Bhubaneswar:April. 30: The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for several districts of Odisha due to rising heat and humidity conditions.For the next 24 hours, a yellow warning has been issued for 15 districts. These include: Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Angul, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, and Balangir.Additionally, similar warnings have been issued:From the morning of April 26 to the…
Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2026 Schedule Announced, Exams to Be Held from May 4 to 9 in Computer-Based Mode Across Multiple Centres
Bhubaneswar, April. 30: The schedule for the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2026 has been officially announced.The examination will be conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) mode from May 4 to May 10, in three shifts each day:Morning: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMAfternoon: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMEvening: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMCandidates will be able to download their admit cards from April 25 onwards through the…
National Panchayati Raj Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm Across Ganjam District, Highlighting Grassroots Governance
Ganjam, April 30: National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated by the Dharakote Block administration in Ganjam district under the supervision of BDO Sangram Keshari Jena.The event was attended by chief guest Anjali Swain, along with Tahasildar Lambodar Marandi, Additional Tahasildar Ganesh Dalai, ABDO Bhawani Shankar Pradhan, Block Vice-Chairman Manoj Kumar Sahu, and MP representative Muna Pradhan, among others.On this occasion, the guests highlighted the significant…
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Odisha Circle Achieves Remarkable Success, Registers Strong Growth in Services and Customer Reach
Bhubaneswar, April 30: The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Odisha Circle has achieved notable success at the national level in the financial year 2025–26 by winning two prestigious awards.The circle was recognized as the Best Performing Circle and also received an award for outstanding performance in Enterprise Business (Revenue). These awards were presented by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.Under the leadership of Chief General Manager…