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Bhubaneswar, March, 17:  The death toll in the fire incident at the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital has risen to 11. The Chief Minister visited SCB in Cuttack to assess the situation. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced financial assistance of Rs25 lakh for each of the deceased persons’ families. He has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident and…

Koraput March, 17:  He was not only a social worker but also a veteran member of the Janata Dal and the Biju Janata Dal. His unparalleled service at Sabara Srikhetra will always be remembered by the people of Koraput town and the entire Koraput district. He shared a close relationship with my late father, Harishchandra Buxipatra, and later with me and our family as well.…

 Lakshmipur, March, 17:  At Lakshmipur in Koraput district, during the 105th State-Level Literary Session organized by Matilagna Sahitya Sansad, I was deeply honored to receive the prestigious “Matilagna Arunima Samman 2026.” This recognition is not only a personal milestone but also a moment of immense pride and encouragement in my literary journey. Being felicitated on such a distinguished platform among eminent writers and intellectuals is truly…

Puri, March, 17:  Senior police officer Soumendra Priyadarshi has been assigned the responsibility of making police arrangements for the upcoming Rath Yatra.  Additional Director General (ADG) Mr. Priyadarshi will constitute various police units to be deployed for maintaining law and order and ensuring security during the Rath Yatra. some extra lines  

Brahmapur, March, 17:  The Commissioner of the Brahmapur Municipal Corporation (BeMC), IAS officer Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke, has been transferred and appointed as the District Collector of Malkangiri. In his place, the Sub-Collector of Jeypore will assume charge  

Koraput , March, 17:  Koraput district, District Collector Manoj Satyavan Mahajan reviewed the construction of new buildings for Kasturba Gandhi Girls’ Schools and Higher Secondary Schools. It has been planned to construct Kasturba Gandhi Girls’ School buildings in 14 blocks of the district. While construction work is currently underway in 10 schools, work in 4 schools has not yet commenced due to various reasons. It…

New Delhi, March 16, 2026 Representatives of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NT-DNT) from across India have announced the formation of the “DNT–NT Federation of India” following a national consultation held in Delhi on March 14–15, 2026. Community representatives have demanded that the Government of India include a separate column with a unique caste code for NT-DNT communities in the 2027 Census. They also warned…

A historic moment unfolded at the Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in KIIT Deemed to be University, Odisha, as the 26th Youth National Volleyball Championship 2025–26 for men and women was inaugurated, signalling a new era for Indian volleyball. The championship, running from March 15 to 20, 2026, promises to showcase the energy, skill, and dedication of the nation’s young volleyball players. The tournament is…

A tragic fire incident at a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, has claimed the lives of ten patients, triggering grief and concern across the country. The fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit of the Trauma Care Centre at SCB Medical College and Hospital, one of the state’s largest government hospitals. The incident has drawn condolences from several national and state leaders, including Droupadi Murmu,…

Strategic investments in millets, crop diversification, mechanisation, and agri-enterprises aim to build a resilient and farmer-centric agricultural economy. Pic Credit: Pexel Agriculture remains the backbone of rural livelihoods in Odisha, supporting millions of farmers and farm workers across the state. In its latest budget, the government has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen food security, diversify crops, and empower farmers through targeted investments. The focus…