Bhubaneswar:April. 24: Former Bargarh MLA Sadhu Nepak rejoined the Indian National Congress on Saturday, along with hundreds of his supporters. He formally joined the party at Congress Bhavan in the presence of senior leaders, including PCC President Bhakta Charan Das and Odisha co-incharge Jetta Kusum Kumar.The joining ceremony was conducted by Media Cell Chairman Aravind Das, who briefed the gathering about Nepak’s political background and…
Rs 500 Crore Barrage Project Under Scrutiny Amid Concerns Over Construction Quality and Standards
Kothar, April 24: Concerns are growing among local residents over the quality of construction work in the Kochila Barrage project being built at a cost of Rs 500 crore in Dhamnagar block.The project, located under Arjunpur Panchayat, is being constructed on the Baitarani River. Recently, about 150 feet of the left embankment at Mamdula collapsed, raising serious safety concerns for nearby villages such as Mamdula, Daspari,…
TGT Teachers Demand Multiple Transfer Opportunities to Address Long-Pending Posting Issues
Bhubaneswar, April 24: TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) teachers working in secondary schools have demanded simplification of the inter-district transfer process in Odisha.Currently, as per the notification issued by the School and Mass Education Department Odisha on May 14, teachers are allowed to apply for mutual (consent-based) inter-district transfer only once during their entire service period.Key Concerns Raised:Due to the “one-time only” rule, teachers are unable…
New BJP State Headquarters to Be Established Soon in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, April 24: Preparations are underway for the construction of a new state headquarters of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bhubaneswar. The project is estimated to cost around ₹80 crore.According to sources, the existing party office will be shifted within the next month to a nearby government quarters near Unit-3 Gurudwara area, where temporary arrangements will be made after remodeling.Key Features of the New Headquarters:A…
No Transfer of BLOs Until Voter List Revision is Completed, Says Election Authority
Bhubaneswar: April. 24:The Election Commission of India has directed that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) should not be transferred until the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls is completed in Odisha.Since BLOs are actively engaged in the voter list revision process, their transfers have been temporarily restricted to ensure smooth completion of the exercise.Following this directive, the Directorate of Elementary Education Odisha has…
State Government Announces Formation of Drinking Water Corporation in Odisha to Strengthen Water Services
Bhubaneswar, April. 24: The Odisha government is planning to set up a Drinking Water Corporation, informed Minister Rabi Narayan Naik.Key Highlights:An Odisha team will soon visit two other states to study their models before finalizing the structure of the corporation.A detailed framework (roadmap) will be prepared after this assessment.The corporation will function using IT and digital platforms for better management and service delivery.An external agency…
Amarnath Yatra 2026 Scheduled to Begin on July 3 with 57-Day Pilgrimage Duration
Amarnath, April. 24: The sacred Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3, 2026, and continue till August 28, 2026, spanning a total of 57 days.Key Details:Registration Start Date: April 15, 2026Yatra Duration: 57 daysEnd Date: August 28, 2026Every year, thousands of devotees undertake this pilgrimage to the holy Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu & Kashmir, making it one of the most significant religious journeys in…
Former Jeypore SDPO Partha Jagadish Kashyap Promoted and Posted as Bhadrak ASP
Jeypore:April. 24: Former SDPO Partha Jagadish Kashyap has been promoted and transferred as Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Bhadrak.According to a notification issued by the Home Department Odisha (No. 12502 dated April 10), transfer orders have been issued for 9 police officers in the state.A 2021-batch IPS officer, Kashyap previously served as SDPO in Jeypore and was attached to the office of the SP…
Saheb Khel Reappointed as BJP SC Morcha District President in Koraput
Koraput:, April. 24: Koraput: Saheb Khel has once again been appointed as the President of the Scheduled Caste (SC) Morcha of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Koraput.After his reappointment, Saheb Khel expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, State BJP President Manmohan Samal, State SC Morcha President Baidhara Mallick, Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha, and Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra for their support and trust.Koraput MLA…
Panchayat-Level Grievance and Public Hearing Camp Held at Girla Panchayat under Kotpad Panchayat Samiti
Kotpad,April. 24.: Panchayat-level grievance and public hearing camp was organized at Girla Panchayat under Kotpad Panchayat Samiti.