Koraput/March, 18: International Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Basanti Kalyani Mandap in Laxmipur. The program was conducted under the supervision of local Police Station IIC Sujnani Sahu. Hundreds of women attended the event and celebrated the occasion by cutting a cake. Social worker Sangeeta Mishra attended as the chief guest and delivered a brief speech highlighting the importance and role of women…
All Candidates Elected Unopposed in Kotpad Bar Association Election, Showcasing Remarkable Unity and Mutual Understanding Among Advocates
Kotpad, March, 18: The election process for Bar Associations is currently underway across the state. In this context, the Election Officer and senior advocate Jitendra Nath Mohapatra, who was in charge of the Kotpad Bar Association election, announced that all candidates have been elected unopposed. Mani Prasad Pattnaik has been elected as President, Mukteswar Nayak as Vice-President, Ajit Pattnaik as Secretary, S. Chandra Rao as…
New PAN Card Rules to Come into Effect from 1st April, Bringing Major Changes for Taxpayers Across India
Bhubaneswar, March, 18: From 1st April 2026, the Central Government is going to introduce major changes to the rules related to the PAN card used for financial transactions, aiming to reduce inconvenience for the general public. According to the new amendment, the minimum limit for submitting a PAN card during property purchase and sale has been increased from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. As a…
Nita Ambani Receives Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences Humanitarian Award, Dedicates Honour to Entire Reliance Industries Family
Bhubaneswar, March, 18: Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences Humanitarian Award Received by Nita Ambani; Says the Honour Belongs to the Entire Reliance Industries Family, Not Just Her Alone.
Public Outreach Campaign Conducted by Ama Police Committee in Malkangiri to Strengthen Police–Public Relations
Malkangiri ,March, 18: A public outreach programme was organized under the aegis of the Ama Police Committee at Chadeiguda village under Rasabeda Gram Panchayat in Khairput Block.The programme was attended by Officer-in-Charge of Orkel Police Station, Dhiren Kumar Pattnaik, as the chief guest. Other guests included Khairput Zone Zilla Parishad Member Bali Majhi, Rasabeda Sarpanch Pramila Gutta, Kudumulugumma Sarpanch Mangala Madhi, LAMP President Gopi Pangi,…
ULLAS Literacy Examination Conducted Successfully in Malkangiri with Thousands of Candidates, Including Jail Inmates, Taking Part
Malkangiri,March, 18: Under the Central Government’s flagship scheme ULLAS – Nav Bharat Literacy Programme, the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) was successfully conducted today in Malkangiri district. The examination was organized at around 865 centers across the district. The programme aims to make non-literate individuals aged 15 years and above literate as part of the government’s major literacy mission. According to District Education…
Block-Level Social Harmony Meeting Held in Malkangiri to Promote Communal Unity and Peaceful Coexistence
MalkangiriMarch, 18: A social harmony meeting was held at the premises of the Balimela Jagannath Temple under Korukonda Block. The meeting took place from around 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and was attended by prominent members and leaders of various communities, tribes, and caste groups from the Korukonda region. With the support of Shri Manoj Kumar Behera of Balimela, Arun Kumar Patra, Chitta Ranjan Nayak,…
Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Strengthens Monitoring Mechanism to Safeguard Welfare of Children Across the State
Bhubaneswar, March, 18: Child beggars will be removed from roads, temples, traffic intersections, bus stands, and other public places across the state. Odisha aims to become a child beggar–free state by the end of 2026. In this regard, the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has issued official guidelines. A district-level task force will be formed in every district. Strict action will…
Rs25 Lakh Compensation Announced for Families of 11 Deceased in Tragic Fire at Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack
Bhubaneswar, March, 18: In the tragic fire incident at the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, the death toll has risen to 11. The Chief Minister visited SCB in Cuttack and reviewed the situation. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has announced financial assistance of ₹25 lakh for the families of the deceased. He has also ordered a judicial inquiry into the…
Administrative Preparations Begin in Full Swing for the Grand Ghata Yatra Festival in Kotpad
Kotpad, March, 18: Preparations have begun for the upcoming Ghata Yatra of Goddess Maa Sitala Thakurani in Kotpad area of Koraput district. The festival is scheduled to commence from the 23rd of this month. To ensure the smooth and peaceful conduct of the event, administrative officials and the Yatra Management Committee have jointly started necessary preparations. A permanent main entrance gate and a tall decorative…