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…
Timber from Kandhamal Dispatched for the World-Famous Rath Yatra, Upholding Sacred Traditions
Kandhamal, April. 30: Timber has been sent from Kandhamal district to Puri for the world-famous Rath Yatra.For the first time, wood has been sourced from the Kotgarh forest range of Kandhamal district for the construction of the chariots. The timber will be used in making the axles of the three chariots of Lord Jagannath.A total of 23 logs of “Dhaura” wood, each measuring about 40…
CM’s Public Grievance Hearing Postponed Due to Heatwave, Authorities Prioritize Public Safety Amid Rising Temperatures
Bhubaneswar, April. 30: CM’s Public Grievance Hearing Postponed Due to HeatwaveThe public grievance hearing scheduled to be conducted by the Chief Minister has been postponed.The decision has been taken in view of the ongoing severe heatwave conditions across Odisha. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department Odisha has officially announced the postponement.This step has been taken to ensure the safety of people traveling from distant…
Revenue Minister Back in Action Mode After Recovery, Intensifies Focus on Swift Grievance Redressal and Public Service Delivery
Bhubaneswar: April. 30: After recovering, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has gone into action mode, emphasizing the resolution of public grievances.He conducted a detailed review of various developmental projects in Jharsuguda block. The minister directed officials to complete all ongoing projects by May 31 and ensure that projects yet to begin are started by May 7.He also instructed the Block Development Officer to…
On Madhubabu Jayanti, Chief Minister Visits Kendujhar and Lays Foundation for 400/220 kV Grid Substation to Ensure Uninterrupted Power for Over 7 Lakh Consumers
Kendujhar, April. 30: On the occasion of Madhubabu Jayanti, the Chief Minister visited Kendujhar and laid the foundation stone for a 400/220 kV grid substation. More than 7 lakh consumers will receive uninterrupted electricity supply.By 2036, another 34 new grid substations will be constructed across the state. In particular, plans have been prepared to build the first 765 kV grid substations in Bhubaneswar, Jajpur, Jharsuguda,…
Kalimela Community Health Centre Comes Under Review as Prathamesh Arvind Rajshirkhe Inspects Facilities in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, April. 30: Malkangiri District Collector Prathamesh Arvind Rajshirkhe conducted a surprise visit to the Kalimela Community Health Centre to assess the healthcare services there. He reviewed the condition of the hospital infrastructure, sanitation व्यवस्था, and the availability of medical equipment.The District Collector also interacted with patients to verify whether they are receiving free medicines and proper government healthcare services. He instructed the authorities to…
Training on Lesson Planning and Preparation Based on National Education Policy 2020 Conducted in Malkangiri to Enhance Teaching Standards
Malkangiri, April. 30: A cluster-level joint teachers’ training workshop was inaugurated yesterday at 7 PM at the local Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Malkangiri. The program will continue until April 30.A total of 61 teachers from 8 Shishu Mandirs of the district have participated in this workshop. On the occasion of the inaugural ceremony, the institution’s President Rabindra Kumar Maharana attended as the chief guest, Vice-President Bichitrananda…