Bhubaneswar, April 22: For the first time in the state, a spring enumeration program is being conducted. The data collected from this initiative will help in groundwater management and support environmental balance in the concerned regions.A meeting of all District Collectors of the state was held under the chairpersonship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg, where a presentation was made regarding the irrigation census being carried…
Meera Rani honored with Certificate of Honour for outstanding social service in Malkangiri.
Malkangiri, April 22: On Tuesday, the birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar was celebrated in Balimela town of Malkangiri district. On this occasion, several distinguished individuals who have contributed to the welfare of the region were honored with certificates of appreciation by the organizing committee.Among them, social worker Meera Rani Sethi, who has earned widespread appreciation for her dedicated service to the community, was felicitated…
Warm farewell accorded to Senior Civil Judge in Nabarangpur, marking the end of a distinguished judicial tenure.
Nabarangpur: April 22:A farewell felicitation ceremony was organized today in the premises of the District and Sessions Court of Nabarangpur by the Nabarangpur District Bar Association in honour of Senior Civil Judge Mrs. Monika Tripathy.On this occasion, her association with the Nabarangpur Bar and Bench, along with her contributions to the judicial process, were fondly recalled. She was also requested to visit Nabarangpur district again…
MLA inaugurates Surabhi Cowshed, boosting rural livelihood and promoting dairy development in the region.
Khunti, April 22: A new Surabhi cowshed (Goshala) was inaugurated at Kenduguda under Tentulikhunti block. The event was attended by several dignitaries.The chief guest of the program was MLA Gaurishankar Majhi. Among the distinguished guests were District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, the Sub-Collector, Project Administrator, Chief District Veterinary Officer Dilip Kumar, Tentulikhunti Block Development Officer Manoj Kumar Panigrahi, Block Chairman Niladri Nayak, Vice-Chairman Rajendra Bisoyi,…
Residents of Kodinga Mali peripheral villages submit demands to District Collector, seeking urgent attention to local issues and development needs.
Jeypore, April 22: Residents of the peripheral and affected areas of Kodinga Mali under Laxmipur block of Koraput district have approached the District Collector with a memorandum, raising strong objections to ongoing and proposed mining activities.Raising slogans such as “No project, no mining,” “No employment, no mining,” and “Remove Vedanta, Save Kodinga Mali,” the villagers expressed their resentment against companies like Vedanta Limited and Odisha…
Successful awareness program on indigenous food practices empowers Paraja children with knowledge of traditional nutrition and healthy living.
Jeypore, April 22: An awareness program focusing on indigenous food practices, food security, and nutritional outcomes among Paraja tribal children of Koraput district was successfully organized at the M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in Jeypore.The program was conducted as part of a research project led by Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar, and supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.The event…
Mohan Charan Majhi unveils Odia Daily Diary, aiming to promote language, culture, and daily engagement among citizens in Odisha.
Bhubaneswar, April 22: In a significant initiative, the first “Odia Dainandini” (daily diary), jointly prepared by Bada Khabar and Samalochana, was officially released today.The diary was inaugurated by Mohan Charan Majhi at the Chief Minister’s chamber in the State Secretariat (Lok Seva Bhavan).On this occasion, key dignitaries present included Chief Editor Adhendu Das of Bada Khabar and Samalochana, Deputy Chief Whip of the ruling party…
Government moves to strengthen hospital security as dedicated officers to be appointed for doctors’ safety across healthcare institutions.
Bhubaneswar, April 22: In a major decision, the state government has taken steps to strengthen security for doctors across Odisha.As per the decision, Security Officers will be appointed in all 14 medical colleges in the state. Officers of ranks such as Additional SP, DSP, or Deputy Commandant will be given these responsibilities.Similarly, in district headquarters hospitals, officers of Inspector rank will be deployed to ensure…
Rohit Pujari switches political allegiance, joins Bharatiya Janata Party in a significant move ahead of upcoming political developments in Odisha.
Sambalpur, April 22: Former minister and Sambalpur BJD district president Rohit Pujari has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), symbolically “holding the lotus.”Sambalpur MLA Jayanarayan Mishra and other BJP leaders were present during the occasion.This political development was witnessed during the occasion of Sital Sasthi.A video of Rohit Pujari in deep discussion with Jayanarayan Mishra had gone viral a day earlier, hinting at this move.…
In an extraordinary moment of humility and humanity, Droupadi Murmu walked amidst the public in intense heat at Rourkela, breaking protocol to engage directly with the people.
Rourkela,April 22: Walked in scorchiang heat The Hon’ble President showed humanity by breaking protocolIn Rourkela, Draupadi Murmu met the public on the main road