Bhubaneswar, Feb, 21: Cabinet Approves 4 Proposals → State cabinet meeting concluded → Cabinet approved the State Budget 2026–27 → Cabinet seal given to 4 proposals → 3 proposals of the Water Resources Department approved → ₹100 crore sanctioned for the Anandpur Barrage → One proposal of the Labour Department also approved → Information shared by the Chief Secretary after the meeting The decisions were taken…
Kotpad College Hosts Self-Defense Training Camp for Students
Kotpad, Feb 21: An eight-day self-defense training camp was successfully concluded at Kotpad College. The program was approved and supported by the Higher Education Department of the Government of Odisha. At the camp, sports teacher Prabhasini Mal from Kotpad Women’s Higher Secondary School participated and created awareness among the girl students about self-defense. A trainer named Dhanei Chalan provided practical training in various self-defense techniques…
District Supply Assistants’ Association Submits Memorandum to MLA Over Key Demands
Kotpad, Feb 21: The Koraput District Supply Assistants’ Association submitted a memorandum containing three major demands to Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra at the Bhatra Samaj office, requesting him to raise the issues in the State Assembly. The memorandum was submitted in the presence of supply assistants from all parts of Koraput district, under the chairmanship of association president Madhusudan Raut. The key demands of the…
Kerala Creates History with Free Higher Education After Class 12
Kerala, Feb, 21: Kerala has become the first state to provide free higher education after Class 12. Arts and Science degree courses are now completely free.
Koraput MP Saptagiri Ulaka Meets Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Seeks Strong 4G Coverage in Remote Areas
New Delhi, Feb 21: Koraput MP Saptagiri Ulaka met Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and demanded reliable 4G mobile network services across all remote areas of Koraput district and Rayagada district. During the meeting on Tuesday, the MP pointed out that many areas in both districts are still deprived of mobile network connectivity. As a result, people in tribal-dominated regions are being deprived of emergency…
Umarakot Famous Thakurani Yatra to Commence from March 23 with Grand Rituals
Umarakot, Feb, 21: 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…
The Barbershop With Shantanu Returns With Season 5, Launches ‘Khul Ke Scale’ to Enable Real Indian Entrepreneurs
Feb 20: After four years of celebrating Indian entrepreneurship authentically, The Barbershop with Shantanu is returning with its fifth season on 20th February 2026. This year, the platform pivots from conversations to real enablement with the launch of Khul Ke Scale, where Shantanu Deshpande and a distinguished panel of industry experts will help solve real problems posed by real entrepreneurs building real business in India.…
Hindu Conference and Felicitation Ceremony Held at Raghunathpur
Raghunathpur Feb, 20: At present, various conspiracies are reportedly being carried out to weaken Hinduism. Due to the growing trend of aggressive modernism and the adoption of foreign ideologies, food habits, clothing, behavior, thought systems, culture, traditions, lifestyle, and both social and family unity are gradually declining. In this context, setting aside caste differences, a grand Hindu conference was organized on Tuesday at Sirlo near…
Modern Safety System Installed in Tunnel No. 7
Khordha, Feb, 20: A modern safety system has been installed in Tunnel No. 7 on the Khordha Road–Bolangir railway track. The advanced safety infrastructure has been set up by East Coast Railway. The tunnel is located between Purunakatak and Charichhak and is 1,975 meters long. According to railway safety standards, modern safety infrastructure and protection systems have been arranged inside Tunnel No. 7
Ayush Secures First Rank in Class 5 Scholarship Examination
Tentulikhunti, Feb, 20: The results of the Class 5 scholarship examination in Tentulikhunti block have been announced. According to the block education authorities, a total of 14 students have been selected. With the highest score of 67 marks, Ayush Nayak, a student of Saraswati Sishu Mandir, has secured first position in Tentulikhunti block. Other top-ranking students include: A student from Prabhati Harijan Jan Primary School, Jharigumma…