Jeypore, Jan, 10: The State Pollution Board and the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department are set to launch a competition for plastic-free picnic spots. A list of 16 tourist destinations from the district has been prepared for this. According to an official, the main aim of the competition is to keep picnic spots free of litter and plastic while promoting a clean environment. According…
Mahadev Idol Becomes Major Tourist Attraction in Kalimela
Kalimela, Jan, 10:A 30-foot tall Shiva idol, located atop the Tagurkota hill in Manyamkonda Panchayat, Kalimela block, is now mesmerizing tourists. The idol is depicted sitting on a tiger skin, making it especially striking. Around it, four domes and two viewpoint areas in front further enhance the beauty of the site. The idol has been constructed on a large black granite rock, and the block…
Student Gupta’s Innovation Qualifies for Zonal-Level Competition
Kotpad, Jan, 10:Student Gupta Harijan of Chandili Upper Primary School, Sadar Block has achieved success in the State-level Children’s Science Exhibition. His project on “Reinvestment of Fuel Energy” received high praise. He has been nominated to participate in the Zonal-level East India Science Fair to be held in Kolkata. Gupta had earlier participated in the 52nd State-level Exhibition held in Keonjhar, where 210 projects from…
New Milestone for Education in Chandili as Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Primary School Foundation Laid
Chandili, Jan, 10: Another milestone for educational development in the Chandili area. I felt proud to participate in the foundation stone laying ceremony of Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Primary School.Jan, 10: This school will serve as a strong foundation for excellent education, values, and opportunities for future generations. The cooperation and support of local representatives, teachers, and community members will make this effort even more powerful. Education…
Pass–Fail System Restored for Class 5 and 8, Annual Exams from First Week of March
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 10: Annual examinations will now be conducted for Class 5 and Class 8, and the pass–fail system has been reinstated for these classes. For students of Classes 1 to 4 and Classes 6 and 7, evaluation will be done through summative assessment. The annual examinations will begin in the first week of March. The results will be declared in the second week of…
Chief Minister Issues 15-Point New Year Directive, Mandates Use of Odia in Government Work
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 10: All correspondence, notices, and notifications will be issued in the Odia language. All types of government work must be carried out exclusively in Odia. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed all officials—from the Secretariat down to the block level—to strictly comply with this instruction. The Chief Minister has also instructed the newly appointed Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, to take strict measures…
Only Screened Drivers Allowed to Drive Ama Bus: Transport Secretary Issues Strict Orders
Bhubaneswar,Jan, 10: In a major step to prevent accidents involving Ama Bus services, the Transport Department has introduced strict new measures. From now on, drivers will be allowed to operate Ama Buses only after passing a screening test. The screening of drivers will be conducted through a third-party agency. After a high-level meeting, Transport Secretary Usha Padhi shared this information. To curb Ama Bus accidents,…
Foundation Stone Laid for Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School in Jharigaon
Jharigaon, Jan, 10: The Karmari Government Upper Primary School, located under Belgaon Panchayat of Jharigaon Block in Nabarangpur district, has been included under the Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme. On this occasion, the foundation stone for the school was formally laid today within the school premises. On this auspicious occasion, Jharigaon MLA Narsingh Bhatra attended the program as the Chief Guest. Among the distinguished…
MLA Narsingh Extends Helping Hand to the Helpless
Jharigaon, Jan, 10: BJP (MLA) Narsingh Bhatra visited the family of a young boy named Bajrangi, who is suffering from a kidney disease, and extended support to them. The family, which has been struggling with this illness for the past four years, finally received words of assurance and hope. It may be noted that Bajrangi belongs to Junapani village under Belgaon Gram Panchayat, Jharigaon Panchayat…
Shree Jagannath Sanskruti Prachar Sansthan to Organise Satsang in Puri
Bhubaneswar:Jan, 10: On behalf of Shree Jagannath Sanskruti Prachar Sansthan, under the guidance and blessings of senior Jagannath devotees and promoters of spiritual and yogic culture, a Satsang will be organized. On 11.01.2026, a Satsang program has been arranged at Shri Radha Krishna Temple, Lokanath Road, Puri. The program will begin in the morning from 9:00 AM. You are cordially invited to participate in this…