Rairangpur , April. 29: The NEET UG will now be conducted at Rairangpur College in Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj district.Earlier, students from the Rairangpur-Panchapida region had to travel to distant locations like Baripada and Keonjhar to appear for the examination. Now, especially amid the ongoing severe heatwave, they will no longer need to undertake long journeys.This opportunity has been made possible due to the efforts of senior…
Indian Railways Introduces New Rules to Enhance Travel Convenience and Accessibility for Passengers with Disabilities
New, Delhi: April. 29: Under new rules by Indian Railways, passengers with disabilities can now travel more conveniently.With a valid UDID Card (Unique Disability ID), individuals can avail travel in the unreserved Divyangjan coach of mail and express trains without difficulty.There is no longer a need to worry about getting seats—just carry the proper identification and travel with ease.However, it is important to note that…
School Holidays Announced from April 27 to June 17 in View of Severe Heatwave Conditions to Ensure Student Safety
Nabarangpur: April. 29: In view of the intense heatwave conditions, school holidays have been घोषित across Odisha from April 27 to June 17.The announcement was made by School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond. He informed that all educational institutions—from Anganwadi centres to higher secondary (+2) level, including both government and private schools and colleges—will remain closed during this period.The minister also warned that strict…
Papadahandi Block Secures 2nd Position While Chandrapur Panchayat Clinches 1st Rank at State Level, Marking a Proud Achievement
Papadahandi , April. 29: At the state-level celebration of National Panchayati Raj Day held in Balangir, Papadahandi Block of Nabarangpur district secured 2nd position for its excellent performance under MGNREGA, while Chandrapur Panchayat of the same block achieved 1st position in the state.The awards were presented in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Panchayati Raj Minister…
Week-Long Awareness Programme Against Child Marriage Launched to Promote Education, Rights, and Protection of Children
Jharsuguda:April. 29: A week-long awareness campaign against child marriage has been launched by the district administration and District Social Welfare Department in Jharsuguda.The program was organized at Talpatia Gram Panchayat office premises. District Social Welfare Officer Jayanti Gadtia presided over the event and highlighted the harmful effects of child marriage along with the strict legal provisions against it.She informed that marrying a girl below 18…
Eight Devotees from Umarkote Set Out for Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca–Medina Amid Prayers and Good Wishes
Umarkote, April:29: Eight pilgrims from the Muslim community of Umarkote town have set out on Saturday for the holy Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina.On this occasion, hundreds of devotees gathered at the local mosque in Umarkote to bid them farewell. A ceremonial procession was organized from the mosque to Gandhi Chowk with the pilgrims—Salim Rathore, Jahamara Rathore, Ali Lathia, Tabassum Lathia, Maulana Sayeed Ahmed,…
World Malaria Day Observed in Jharigaon with Awareness Drives and Focus on Prevention and Control Measures
Jharigaon, April 29: World Malaria Day was observed at Baraguda village under the initiative of the Fupugaon Ayushman Arogya Mandir, which comes under the Jharigaon Community Health Centre.On this occasion, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Medical Officer Dr. Biswajit Chhinnara of the Fupugaon Primary Health Centre. During the meeting, Dr. Chhinnara created awareness about the symptoms of malaria and its prevention. He…
BJP Organises Women’s Protest March in Raigha, Raising Key Issues and Demanding Immediate Action
Raighar: April. 29: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a “Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra” (women’s protest march) today in Nabarangpur district against the Indian National Congress and the Biju Janata Dal.Several prominent leaders participated in the protest rally, including Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Jharigaon MLA Narsingh Bhatra, Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi, District President Kunj Bihari Das,…
Block-Level National Panchayati Raj Day Observed in Papadahandi with Focus on Strengthening Grassroots Governance and Rural Development
Papadahandi, April 29: The National Panchayati Raj Day was observed at the Papadahandi Block office premises ..The program was conducted under the chairmanship of Panchayat Samiti Vice-Chairman Sushant Kumar Behera. During the event, a total of 280 beneficiaries were issued work orders for houses under the Antyodaya housing scheme, while two beneficiaries were provided financial assistance of ₹90,000 each as incentives.Local MLA Manohar Randhari attended…
Litera Appoints Legal Industry Veteran Grant Hewlett to Lead AI Firm Intelligence Portfolio
Grant Hewlett brings 15 years of cross-disciplinary experience to Litera’s mission of driving both efficiency and growth for law firms CHICAGO and AUSTIN, Texas – Apr. 29, 2026 – Litera, the legal AI platform provider that best unifies the practice and business of law, has appointed Grant Hewlett as VP, Product for Firm Intelligence. He will lead strategic direction and execution of Litera’s firm intelligence products, advancing its end-to-end,…