Kotpad , April 15: A blood donation camp was organized at the Kotpad Health Centre on the occasion of Odia Paksha.The programme was inaugurated by local MLA Rupna Bhadra and BDO M. Shankar Rao. The camp was held under the chairmanship of Health Centre doctor Dr. Bishwaranjan Malik.A large number of youth, students, teachers, and fire service personnel from the Kotpad area voluntarily participated in…
Govt Tightens Rules on Overloaded Vehicles, Revises Highway Fees
New Delhi, April 15 (BNP) – The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified amendments to the National Highways fee rules, introducing a revised framework to regulate and penalise overloaded vehicles. The National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026 will come into effect from April 15. Under the revised norms, vehicles carrying up to 10% excess load will not be…
Grand Conference of Koya Community Held at Pulimetla with Enthusiastic Participation
Malkangiri, April 15: A grand conference of the Koya community was held at Pulimetla village under Kalimela block in Malkangiri district. The event turned festive with traditional attire, music, and dance, while new leadership was selected for the development of the community.The program showcased a vibrant glimpse of Koya culture. Men and women of the community participated enthusiastically, wearing traditional dresses and performing dances to…
First Meeting of Malkangiri Block Primary Teachers’ Association Held with Focus on Education and Welfare Issues
Malkangiri, April 15: The first meeting of the Malkangiri Block Primary Teachers’ Association was held at the District Primary Teachers’ भवन under the अध्यक्षता of President Ram Prasad Padhi.Secretary Manoj Sethi presented the report, while Ganesh Chandra Jena performed a devotional song. As the chief guest, State Association Vice-President Ranjit Nayak attended the meeting and spoke about strengthening the organization.All members expressed their views that…
Meghwal Leads Plantation Drive, Shramdaan Under Swachhta Pakhwada
New Delhi, April 15, (BNP): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Tuesday led a plantation drive and Shramdaan at Windsor Place Roundabout, NDMC Park, Janpath in New Delhi as part of the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada. The minister planted a sapling and urged citizens to actively contribute to increasing green cover, highlighting the government’s focus on cleanliness and environmental…
NPS Teachers’ Association Urges Authorities to Open Transfer Portal at the Earliest
Bhubaneswar, April 15: The 2026–27 academic year has already begun. However, the transfer process for secondary school teachers for the 2025–26 academic year is still incomplete, and the transfer portal for the current year has not yet been opened.Although there are instructions every year to open the online transfer portal in February and complete the entire process by mid-June, these guidelines are not being properly…
Sanatani Mass Run Organized on the Occasion of Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti with Enthusiastic Participation
Nabarangpur, April 15: On the upcoming occasion of Pana Sankranti, a grand Hindu procession is being planned by the Hindu Ekta Bahini in Nabarangpur district. Prior to this, a Sanatani mass run involving students was organized on Sunday.The event was flagged off at the premises of Shri Ram Temple Nabarangpur by Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi and BJP State Executive Member Prahlad Tripathy.The run passed…
Scindia Inaugurates Philatelic Exhibition at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya
New Delhi, April 15 (BNP): Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Tuesday inaugurated a philatelic exhibition at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, celebrating India’s heritage through postage stamps. The exhibition, titled “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat: Celebrating India’s Unity & Democracy through Postage Stamps”, is being organised by the Department of Posts from April 14 to 17, 2026. The curated showcase features stamps highlighting India’s cultural legacy,…
Teachers Assigned Census Duty to Remain Absent from Schools on April 16–18
Bhubaneswar, April 15: Teachers appointed for census duty will not attend school on April 16, 17, and 18. From April 19 to May 15, they will perform census duty along with their regular school duties.
Mamta Biswal Joins Ramachandi Police Station as New Officer-in-Charge
Ramachandi , April 15: Mamta Biswal has joined Ramachandi Police Station as the new Officer-in-Charge.