Nabarangpur, Feb, 25: The district administration of Nabarangpur district on Saturday stopped a child marriage that was being arranged in the Sadar block area. The minor girl is reportedly from the Umarkote police station area. Preparations were underway to conduct the marriage at Bhatarasiuni Church after bringing the minor there. Arrangements for the feast had already been completed. Acting on timely information, the marriage was…
Prabodhan Camp Concludes Successfully at Banpur
Banpur, Feb, 25: Based on the National Education Policy, 55 new textbooks have been introduced into Odisha’s school curriculum for Classes I to VIII. These books will be implemented from the upcoming academic year. In this context, a teachers’ training camp titled “Prabodhan” was conducted from the 17th to 21st of this month at Manasingh Government Upper Primary School, Anurikia, near Banpur in Khordha district.…
University Status for Sailabala Women’s College Under Active Consideration: Suryabanshi Suraj
Cuttack:Feb, 25: Issue of granting university status to Sailabala Women’s College Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj has responded to the matter. The Minister said the proposal has not been rejected; rather, it is under active consideration. He stated that priority will first be given to infrastructure development, followed by strengthening the academic environment. “The State Government will take the right decision at the right time,” the…
Major Boost to Academia as Rs1.73 Crore Released for 12 Colleges
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 25: Under the “Ama Gaurab Ama College” scheme, the Higher Education Department has sanctioned ₹1.73 crore for the development of one university and 11 colleges in the state. Funds have been approved for the following institutions: Ravenshaw University Agalpur Panchayat Samiti (Degree) College, Balangir district Bijepur (Degree) College, Bargarh district Salepur Autonomous College, Cuttack district Biren Mitra Memorial Women’s (Degree) College, Cuttack district…
Government of Odisha Announces Establishment of Ayurvedic College in Malkangiri district
Malkangiri , Feb, 25: In the Odisha Budget, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced allocation of funds for the establishment of an Ayurvedic College in Malkangiri district. The people of the district have warmly welcomed this announcement. At Mathili, BJP functionaries including Mathili Block Chairman Mahesh Kumar Baka, MP representative Banamali Baral, District Vice-President Ashok Charki, Pangam Mandal President Laxman Bankia, VBI Ramji Coordinator Srikant…
Government of Odisha Seeks Proposals for Creation of New Districts in 2026–27
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 25: The State Government has invited proposals for the formation of new districts in the financial year 2026–27. The government has received memorandums four times demanding the creation of Athagarh district from Cuttack district. The demand memorandum has been submitted three times during the Garjat Parikrama. In the current month, the Athagarh District Action Committee has submitted the memorandum for the fourth time…
Superintendent of Police Cycles to Public Outreach Camp in Umarkote
Umarkote,Feb, 25: A public outreach camp was organized by Nabarangpur Police at Talpani village under Tohra area of Umarkote police station in Nabarangpur district. Nabarangpur Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampat Madkar arrived near the village in his official vehicle. However, finding that there was no proper road leading to the village, he got down from the vehicle and proceeded to Talpani on a bicycle. The…
Grand Thakurani Yatra in Umarkote to Commence from March 23
Umarakot, Feb, 25: The renowned Navadin Thakurani Yatra of Maa Jagat Janani at Umarakot will commence on March 23. To ensure smooth organization of the Yatra, a large meeting was held today in the premises of Maa Mangal temple on Jharigaon Road, during which a new committee was formed. By consensus, Binod Kishori Singh was appointed as President, Ashish Rao as Vice-President, Councillor Viki Nayak…
Preparatory Meeting for Kshatriya Maha Convention Scheduled at Chitrakote on March 1
Tentulikhunti, Feb, 24: A preparatory meeting was held at Dabugam for participation in the Kshatriya Dhakad Samaj Maha Convention scheduled to take place on Phalguna Trayodashi, March 1, at Chitrakote village under Tentulikhunti block. The meeting was attended by District President
Odisha Budget 2026: No Thatched Houses in People’s Government Scheme
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 24: Everyone will get a pucca (permanent) house. A total allocation of Rs5,160 crore has been made in the Budget for housing construction. Break-up of allocation: Rs2,445 crore under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) Rs30 crore under PM-JANMAN Rs565 crore under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) Rs2,000 crore under Arjyodaya Gruha Yojana Rs120 crore under PMAY Urban Bandhu