Bhubaneswar, Jan, 19: Due to the impact of a western disturbance, temperatures have increased in Jharsuguda and Keonjhar. By 5:30 a.m., Jharsuguda recorded a rise of 2 degrees in temperature. Jharsuguda’s temperature was recorded at 8.8 degrees Celsius. With an increase of 1.2 degrees, Keonjhar’s temperature reached 10.6 degrees Celsius.
High-Level Committee to Hold Meeting with Teachers on 22nd
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 19: A high-level committee will hold a meeting with primary school teachers on the 22nd. The meeting will be conducted by the high-level committee formed by the School and Mass Education Department. The meeting will be chaired by retired IAS officer Ashok Tripathy. The meeting will be held at Toshali Bhavan at 11:30 AM. Various problems of primary school teachers will be discussed in…
Online Evaluation of +2 Answer Scripts Likely to Be Introduced This Year
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 19: Possible Introduction of Online Answer Script Evaluation This year, online evaluation of answer scripts may be introduced for the +2 examinations. Preparations are being made initially for the Arts stream, said the School and Mass Education Minister. “The budget has not yet been finalised; a decision may be taken,” he said. “We are planning to complete the evaluation within a fixed time period…
Block Programme Manager Joins Cleanliness Drive at Boipariguda CHC
Boipariguda:Jan, 19: In a heart-touching display of teamwork, Block Programme Manager (BPM) Hemraj Panigrahi today rolled up his sleeves to assist the sanitation workers in their daily cleaning work at the Boipariguda Community Health Centre (CHC). By actively participating alongside the sanitation staff, Mr. Panigrahi highlighted the importance of collective responsibility. He inspired those around him by saying, “No position is small or big. The…
Road Safety Awareness Rally Organised in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Jan, 19: On the occasion of National Road Safety Month, a Road Safety Awareness Rally was organised today in Nabarangpur district. The rally was organised through the initiative of the Regional Transport Office. It began in front of the District Collector’s Office and proceeded up to the Mission Shakti Convention Hall. On this occasion, District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Sandeep…
Dhanmati Becomes the Eyes of Damuni in Inspiring Act of Humanity
Nabarangpur, Jan, 19: An elderly woman has become the guiding light for her blind niece, leading her forward despite her own old age. Such a touching and rare sight can be seen in Nabarangpur town. Damuni Goud, who is blind, is a resident of Nuaguda village under Sindhiguda Panchayat of Nandahandi Block in Nabarangpur district. In her old age, her greatest support has become her…
Preparatory Meeting Held for District-Level Employment Fair 2025–26 in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Jan, 19: A preparatory meeting for the District-Level Employment Fair 2025–26 was held at the OSWAN VC Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. During the meeting, District Skill Development and Employment Officer Anand Chandra Palai provided detailed information about the employment fair. He informed that more than 15 project implementing agencies and over 30 employers will participate in the fair.…
Road Safety Awareness Rally Held to Promote Safe Driving
Nabarangpur,Jan, 19: On the occasion of the observance of National Road Safety Month in the district, a Road Safety Awareness Rally was organised. The rally started in front of the Nabarangpur District Collector’s Office and proceeded up to the Mission Shakti Convention Hall. The programme was organised by the Regional Transport Office (RTO). District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Nadip Sampad were…
Annual Sports Meet of Balimela Science and Technology College Inaugurated
Balimela, Jan, 19: Today, the 40th Annual Sports Festival of Balimela Science and Technology College was successfully concluded. The Principal, lecturers, lady lecturers, and a large number of students of the college participated in the event. The chief guest of today’s programme was Shri Pradeep Nayak, Chairman of the Balimela Notified Area Council, who addressed the students about the great importance and objectives of sports.…
Spiritual Journey Begins: 140 Senior Citizens from Nabarangpur Head to Ayodhya, Varanasi
Nabarangpur:Jan, 19: Today was a very significant day for the senior citizens of Nabarangpur district. Under the State Government’s Senior Citizens’ Pilgrimage Scheme, four buses carrying selected pilgrims departed today for Ayodhya and Varanasi via Rayagada. On this occasion, District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain attended as the chief guest and formally flagged off the journey, extending his best wishes to the pilgrims. For the pilgrims’…