Bhubaneswar, Feb, 18:Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will not be engaged in the upcoming census work. Since mapping is required for the Special Identification Register (SIR), BLOs will devote their time to this task. The state Chief Election Officer is set to start the SIR process very soon. A review meeting was held regarding BLOs who had performed poorly over the past two days. The meeting…
Ward Division and Seat Reservation Announced for Jayapatna Municipal Election
Jayapatna, Feb, 18:The ward-wise division and seat reservation for the Jayapatna NAC (Notified Area Council) elections have been announced. There is a 10-day window for filing objections. A total of 15 wards have been constituted. Of these: Seats for councilors are reserved as follows: Ward Nos. 11 and 15: Reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) women – 2 seats Ward No. 4: Reserved for ST –…
Citizens’ Committee and Chamber of Commerce Express Gratitude
Nabarangpur, Feb, 18: After the foundation stone was laid for the new medical college in Nabarangpur, the Chief Minister was felicitated by the Citizens’ Committee and the Chamber of Commerce. The Citizens’ Committee representatives, including President Jagannath Mahapatra and Editor Ram Prasad Patra, and the Chamber of Commerce representatives, including President Kahnu Dash and Editor P. L. Murthy, along with other members, formally expressed their…
Auto Driver by Day, Community Helper by Evening: Rabi Narayan Suara Inspires Many
Jeypore, Feb, 18:From driving an auto-rickshaw during the day to serving people in the evening, Rabi Narayan Suara has been actively helping his community. He assisted patients by taking them to hospitals and addressed various issues faced by residents, from ration card problems to pension claims. Now, he has stepped into the electoral arena as an independent candidate for Ward No. 22 of Jaipur Municipal…
Higher Education Department Begins Admission Preparations for 2026–27 Academic Year
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 18: The Higher Education Department has begun preparations for student admissions for the upcoming academic year 2026-27. The registration process for both undergraduate (UG, “combined three-year” courses) and postgraduate (PG) programs is set to start soon. To ensure smooth admissions, all examinations up to April 20 and results up to June 1 will be considered. The department has instructed all university registrars and…
Doctor Appointment Demand Raised Before Medical College Foundation in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Feb, 18: In Nabarangpur, there has been a demand to appoint doctors and remove service disparities before laying the foundation stone of the proposed medical college. Out of 395 sanctioned doctor posts in the district, only 222 are currently filled. According to reports, Mohan Charan Majhi is scheduled to visit Nabarangpur tomorrow to lay the foundation stone of the proposed medical college. However, before the…
Saptagiri Ulaka Meets Jyotiraditya Scindia, Seeks Reliable 4G Network in Remote Areas of Koraput and Rayagada
New Delhi:Feb, 18: The Member of Parliament from Koraput, Saptagiri Ulaka, met Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and demanded reliable 4G mobile network services across all remote areas of Koraput and Rayagada districts. During the meeting on Tuesday in New Delhi, the MP pointed out that many regions in both districts are still deprived of mobile network connectivity. As a result, people in tribal-dominated areas…
New IIC Joins Jharigaon Police Station Under Odisha Police
Jharigaon, Feb 18: Following the transfer of the previous officer-in-charge, Pradeep Kumar Sabar, a new IIC (Inspector-in-Charge), Rachita Madkami, has joined the police station in Jharigaon under Nabarangpur district. She formally took charge yesterday and was welcomed and congratulated by the police staff. Earlier, Ms. Madkami was serving as a Sub-Inspector at Borigumma Police Station in Koraput district. IIC Rachita Madkami is known in the…
Order Issued for Rehabilitation of Displaced Residents from 14 Panchayats
Nandapur, Feb 18: For the Machkund Hydroelectric Project, residents of 14 panchayats were displaced. Even after 70 years of the project’s construction, their problems have not been resolved, alleged social activist and lawyer Anup Kumar Patra. Acting on his complaint, the National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of the matter. The Commission has registered a case (No. 1904/IN/2026 dated 10/02/2026) and issued notices to…
Kendupatra Forest Division Office Shows New Path, 13 Young Women Get Jobs
Jeypore, Feb 18: The Kendupatra Forest Division Office in Jeypore has shown a new path of livelihood for young women from kendu leaf plucker families. It has emerged as a major support system for these households, helping women become self-reliant through skill development and job placement. Under various government welfare schemes for kendu leaf pluckers, families are already receiving incentives and benefits. Adding to this,…