Bhubaneswar, Feb, 25: The Chief Minister has announced 5 new medical colleges. Ayurvedic Medical Colleges will be established in Gajapati, Malkangiri, and Rayagada. Two Homeopathic Colleges will be set up in Nayagarh and Nuapada. A proposal of ₹140 crore has been made for the establishment of these 5 new medical colleges.
Government Releases Funds for Implementation of V.B.-Jiram-G Scheme
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 25: Budget allocation boosts V.B.-Jiram-G scheme activities Rs5,575 crore allocated in the Budget for the V.B.-Jiram-G scheme. Rs635 crore allocated for the Samruddha Anganwadi Yojana. Rs100 crore allocated for 100 Smart Farm Markets (Model Mandis). Rs240 crore allocated for the world’s largest grain storage scheme. Rs10 crore allocated for the Rare Earth Corridor. Rs23 crore allocated for the State AI Mission. Rs150 crore allocated…
Rajya Sabha Polls to Be Held on March 16
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 25: The Rajya Sabha elections will be held on March 16. In Odisha, elections will be conducted for 4 seats. Voting will be held for 37 seats across 10 states. The official notification will be issued on February 26. March 5 is the last date for filing nominations. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on March 6. The last date for withdrawal of nominations…
Amazon Chief Applauds KIIT and KISS for Excellence in Education
Bhubaneswar,Feb, 25: KIIT and KISS expressed happiness in welcoming David A. Zapolsky, Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer of Amazon. During his visit to the campus, he interacted with students and took time to closely understand the KISS model. He appreciated the work being done for tribal children and praised how education, discipline, and opportunity are brought together under one roof. He had an engaging…
Construction Works Come to Standstill as Contractors Protest in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur:Feb, 25: Under the leadership of Nabarangpur District Contractors’ Association President Sudhir Panda and Secretary Sudhanshu Nayak, around 60 contractors have opposed the government’s new tender circular and begun an agitation from today at Lower PMG Square in Bhubaneswar. One of their primary objections is against the prevailing 14.99% “less” limit in the construction tender process. The association strongly opposed the move to remove the…
Kendu Leaf Collectors Stage Demonstration in MV-79 Over Unmet Demands
Kalimela:Feb, 25: Following a call by the Odisha Kendu Leaf Workers’ Association, kendu leaf pluckers, seasonal workers, and binding laborers working in the MV-79 area staged a sit-in protest in front of the Range Office . According to the workers, although memorandums had earlier been submitted to the Hon’ble Chief Minister and departmental authorities, no concrete steps have been taken so far. In protest, they…
Language-Based Learning Promoted at District Workshop in Malkangiri
Malkangiri:Feb, 25: Under the direction of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, the district administration, in collaboration with the District Social Welfare Department, organized a district-level workshop titled “Ame Padhiba Ama Bhasare” (We Will Study in Our Own Language). The program was attended by Additional District Magistrate Somnath Pradhan as the Chief Guest. In his address, he stated that Malkangiri is a tribal-majority district and emphasized that…
Major Boost to Youth Development as NCC Unit Opens in Kudumulugumma College
Kudumulugumma:Feb, 25: An NCC (National Cadet Corps) unit has been inaugurated at Darwin Memorial Degree College located in Kudumulugumma. The inaugural function was presided over by College Principal Ashok Kumar Das. The Sub-Collector of Malkangiri, Duryodhan Bhoi, attended as the Chief Guest. Among other distinguished guests were Assistant Collector Ajay Kumar Mandangi, Kudumulugumma Tahasildar Krishna Chandra Das, District NCC Nodal Officer Sushanta Majhi, and Gouri Shankar…
Skill Development Initiative Empowers Adolescent Girls in Malkangiri
Malkangiri:Feb, 25: Under the direction of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, a district-level skill training workshop was conducted at the local FLC Conference Hall under the Kishori Balika Atmika Programme, with the support of the District Social Welfare Officer. The workshop was inaugurated in the presence of Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Somnath Pradhan, District Social Welfare Officer Gouri Nayak, and Protection Officer T. Jayalakshmi. To empower…
Awareness Drive Against Witch-Hunting Organised in Rayagada
Rayagada, Feb, 25: A district-level workshop on the prohibition of witch-hunting and awareness was held on Friday at the Zilla Parishad Conference Hall in Rayagada district. District Social Welfare Officer Minati Deo participated in the program. She stated that the initiative would help prevent inhuman acts such as harassment, social boycott, violence, and even murder carried out in the name of suspicion of witchcraft, particularly…