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Bhubaneswar, Feb, 16: In September 2025, at the National Model Youth Gram Sabha Award ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, students from Hirli in Nabarangpur district earned national recognition. The initiative began with a training camp organized by the Panchayati Raj and Rural Development institution. Later, a simulated Gram Sabha environment was created to give practical training. Students acted in roles…

Bhubaneswar,   Feb, 16:  The cabinet meeting has concluded; information given by the Chief Secretary The cabinet has approved 12 proposals from 10 departments The State Cooperative Policy has been approved by the cabinet of Odisha ₹362 crore approved for a diversion system under the Water Resources Department

Kotia, Feb, 16:   A roadmap is being prepared for Kotia Action will be taken against illegal intrusion in Kotia Information given by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari “Andhra is influencing people of Kotia by crossing the border” — referring to Andhra Pradesh “Andhra is helping like an aunt, but we are caring like a mother” Full-time officers have been assigned responsibility for Kotia’s development The Revenue…

Borigumma:Feb, 16:  The Legislative Assembly Steering Committee has reviewed the progress of the Mega Drinking Water Project underway at Muran in Borigumma block of Koraput district. Under the leadership of the senior BJP MLA from Badasahi Assembly constituency, MLAs including Devi Ranjan Tripathy (Banki), Arvind Mohapatra (Patkura), and Pabitra Saunta (Laxmipur), along with district administration officials, visited the Mega Drinking Water Project site. Since this is…

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 16  Big :announcement for Gram Rakshis: Monthly allowance increased! For the Gram Rakshis who play a major role in maintaining law and order in rural areas, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has given a big gift. Now, instead of Rs1,800 per month, Gram Rakshis will receive a monthly allowance of Rs2,500. New rule: Gram Rakshis will work under their respective police stations and will…

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 14:  Renowned vocalist Geeta Pattnaik has fallen ill. She had attended a literary program yesterday as a guest. After suddenly becoming unwell, she was admitted to Capital Hospital. Medical tests revealed that she suffered a brain stroke. She is now undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 14:  Land title (patta) documents will now carry a QR code, said the Minister New patta format will be introduced through a joint initiative of the Central and State governments Electronic QR-code-enabled pattas will be issued Scanning the QR code will reveal the full history of the land title This information was given by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 14:  Demand to abolish MLA and MP quota in Adarsha Vidyalayas BJD MLA Arun Sahu has written a letter to the Chief Minister regarding this issue Letter requests closure of the two-seat quota allotted to MLAs, MPs, and District Collectors “Because of the quota system, meritorious students are being deprived of the chance to study” “Talented students should get the opportunity — abolish the…

Nabarangpur, Feb, 14:  Nabarangpur, under the gracious hands of Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, a total of 112 projects built at a cost of Rs 67.96 crore were inaugurated, and foundation stones were laid for various upcoming projects worth Rs 378.29 crore. For many years, there had been a demand to establish a medical college in Nabarangpur. Fulfilling this demand was also one of our…

Bhubaneswar,  Feb, 14:  All paddy produced by farmers will be procured, said the Cooperation Minister. “Some paddy is pending due to millers’ storage capacity limits.” “As storage gets cleared, paddy is being lifted accordingly.” Cooperation Minister Pradeep Balasamanta assured that everyone’s paddy will be procured. “Even if the paddy sale period ends, it will be extended.” “There has been a bumper paddy harvest this year; storage…