Nabarangpur, April 23: The state-level Under-14 and Under-16 Chief Minister’s Cup Football Tournament has been inaugurated at Nabarangpur College Ground and the Kalahandi Ground behind the District Headquarters Hospital. The tournament is being jointly organized by the district administration and the district sports association.On this occasion, former All India Santosh Trophy player Prashant Behera attended as the chief guest and inaugurated the event. Distinguished guests…
Sasmit Patra Submits Letter to Chief Election Commissioner Highlighting Important Issues
Bhubaneswar, April 23: The BJD has written a letter regarding the issue of 9.8 lakh voters being excluded from the voter list. BJD MP Sasmit Patra has written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.In the letter, MP Sasmit Patra has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. He emphasized that an accurate voter list is essential for democracy.He further stated that during the…
Steel Plants to Be Established in Dhenkanal and Keonjhar, Announces Hemant Sharma
Keonjhar, April 23: According to Hemant Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department, steel plants will be established in Dhenkanal and Keonjhar.Agreements have been signed with JSW and POSCO for this purpose. Hemant Sharma stated that currently, there are two steel plant projects in hand.A 5 million tonne capacity plant will be set up in Keonjhar, while a 6 million tonne capacity plant will…
Jute Cultivation Season Begins in Nayagarh as Farmers Prepare Fields with Renewed Enthusiasm
Daspalla, April 23: Jute cultivation has been initiated in Nayagarh district with financial assistance from the Jute Corporation of India.Gradually, jute will be cultivated over 170 acres of land across six blocks of the district—Odagaon, Ranpur, Khandapada, Daspalla, Nayagarh, and Nuagaon. As a first step, seeds have been distributed by the Jute Corporation in Kurudangi village of Odagaon block and Kadua village of Khandapada block.According…
Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces Plan to Expand Rail Connectivity to All 30 Districts of Odisha Soon
Bhubaneswar, April 23: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that railway infrastructure will be developed in all 30 districts of Odisha.He mentioned that 26 districts are already connected by rail, and efforts are underway to provide railway connectivity to the remaining 4 districts very soon.
17 Couples Tie the Knot Under Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme in Malkangiri Amid Joyful Celebrations
Malkangiri, April 23: Under a significant initiative by the district administration of Malkangiri and the Women & Child Development Department, 17 couples were married through the “Chief Minister’s Kanya Vivah Yojana”.The mass marriage ceremony was conducted following Vedic rituals. Each newlywed couple received financial assistance of ₹45,000, along with a marriage registration certificate.Additionally, to promote environmental protection, each couple was gifted a fruit-bearing tree.
Schools Encourage Students to Continue Studies and Learning Activities During Summer Vacation Break
Bhubaneswar, April 23: This time, studies will continue during the summer vacation. Students from Shishu Vatika (pre-primary) to Class 8 will be provided with lessons.Assignments will be shared class-wise through WhatsApp. Direct communication will be made with parents via their WhatsApp numbers, and students will receive lessons through their parents’ accounts.Teaching will also be conducted using audio and visual methods.In this regard, instructions have been…
Grand Mass Marriage Ceremony Organized in Koraput with Participation of Numerous Couples and Community Support
Koraput, April 23: The Chief Minister’s Kanya Vivah mass marriage ceremony was held today at the Skill Development Center in Koraput.Under this initiative organized by the district administration, 33 couples were married in a collective ceremony. Attendees were present to bless the newlyweds.Prayers were offered to Jagannath for a happy and prosperous married life for all the couples.
Koraput District Collector Declares Three-Day School Holiday from April 23 to 25 Due to Severe Heatwave Conditions
Koraput: April 23: Due to the intense heatwave, the District Collector of Koraput has declared a holiday for schools. All schools in the district will remain closed for three days, from the 23rd to the 25th.However, teachers and all school staff are required to be present at their respective schools from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.The holiday has been announced for all students, from pre-primary…
Malkangiri District Administration Announces Heatwave Measures, Orders Closure of Schools from April 22 to 25
Malkangiri, April 23: In view of the severe heatwave conditions, the district administration of Malkangiri has announced the closure of schools. District Collector Prathmesh Arvind Rajshirkhe has directed that all government, government-aided, and private schools in the district will remain closed for students from April 22 to April 25.This directive applies to all classes, from kindergarten to Class 12, to safeguard students’ health from extreme…