Malkangiri, April 23: Gangadhar Sodi has formally taken oath as the new Chairman of the Special Development Council (SDC) of Malkangiri district, while Sabitri Padiami assumed charge as the Vice-Chairperson.After assuming office, Mr. Sodi stated, “The workplace is God, and the office is like a temple for me.” Before taking his seat, he paid respect to the office, symbolizing his dedication to duty.He emphasized that…
Memorable Moments Captured at Grand Literary Event Celebrating Literature, Creativity, and Intellectual Exchange
Bhubaneswar, April 23: Some unforgettable moments captured during the Shraddha Festival (memorial observance) of Kabisurya Baladev Rath, organized jointly by the Odisha Sahitya Akademi and Kabisurya Sahitya Sansad.On April 20, 2026, the program featured a discussion session and a poetry recitation festival. I had the opportunity to participate, recite poetry, and receive felicitation—making it a truly memorable experience.
Second Lok Mahotsav and Trade Fair Successfully Concludes in Kandhamal with Cultural Grandeur and Business Activities
Phulbani, April 23: The second Kandhamal Lok Mahotsav and Trade Fair–2026 concluded on its final day with active participation. On the occasion, Kandhamal District Collector Ved Bhushan visited the fair in the evening and expressed after touring various stalls set up by self-help groups and the department.During his visit, he purchased items from a pickle stall from Brahmapur and also bought books from the Kamala…
District-Level Akshaya Tritiya Farmers’ Day Celebrated in Bhanjanagar with Participation of Farmers and Officials
Bhanjanagar, April 23: On the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the District-Level Farmers’ Day was celebrated at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra Bhanjanagar, Benakunda.Minister for Commerce & Transport, Steel and Mines Bibhuti Bhushan Jena attended as the chief guest. He began the by worshipping Mother Earth and symbolically ploughing the land, marking the start of Akhi Muthi Anukula (traditional sowing ritual). Other dignitaries also encouraged farmers…
Voluntary Blood Donation Camp Held at Jharigaon, 34 Units of Blood Successfully Collected for Medical Needs
Jharigaon:April 23: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized at the Community Health Centre in Jharigaon under the joint initiative of 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 Gond, PHEO Surendra Kumar Sahu, SI Laxmikant Dora, BPM…
Contractors’ Coordination Meeting Held in Nandapur–Lamtaput Region to Review Ongoing Development Works
Nandapur, April 23: A discussion meeting of contractors from Nandapur and Lamtaput blocks was held on Sunday at Kantasaru village under Balda Panchayat.More than 30 contractors from both blocks participated in the meeting. During the discussion, members expressed dissatisfaction over issues such as the tender process in various government departments, rising prices of construction materials, and the dominance of contractors from outside regions.The participants demanded…
Government to Introduce Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to Ensure Safety and Security of Census Workers During Field Operations
Bhubaneswar, April 23: A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be introduced to ensure the safety of government employees engaged in the census. In this regard, the Revenue Minister, Suresh Pujari, convened a meeting with revenue and census officials.He stated that conducting a door-to-door census is a challenging task. The ongoing heatwave has emerged as another major concern, with reports of some employees falling ill. There…
Regional Meeting Held in Jharsuguda to Discuss Preparations for Jagannath Temple Consecration Ceremony
Jharsuguda: April 23: A regional meeting was held on Monday at 5 PM in the premises of the newly constructed temple of Jagannath at Kanaktora village under Lakhanpur block, to discuss preparations for its consecration ceremony.The meeting was conducted under the अध्यक्षship of Temple Establishment Committee President Sushant Chaini. It focused on arrangements for the upcoming consecration festival, which is set to begin on Friday.Detailed…
Malkangiri District Retired Government Employees’ Association Submits Memorandum Highlighting Key Demands
Malkangiri, April 23: Following the directives of the Odisha State Retired Employees Association, members of the Malkangiri District Retired Government Employees’ Association, under the leadership of President Balaraju Padhi, organized a peaceful procession and submitted a memorandum of demands.During the rally, the association submitted a 10-point memorandum addressed to the Prime Minister of India and a 9-point memorandum to the Chief Minister of Odisha through…
Odisha Government Constitutes Transgender Welfare Board to Strengthen Inclusive Policies and Support Systems
Bhubaneswar, April 23: The state government has constituted a Transgender Welfare Board to work for the welfare and empowerment of the transgender community.The Chief Secretary will serve as the Chairperson of the board. The Secretary of the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department will act as the Vice-Chairperson.The Director of the SSEPD Department will function as the Member Secretary of the board.…