Malkangiri, Jan, 08: Deputy Commandant Debesh Ranjan Pradhan of the 4th Special Security Battalion stated that protecting people’s lives and property along with safeguarding the environment is a collective responsibility. He said that the responsibility of ensuring the safety of life and property of the citizens of the country, the state, and every district has been entrusted to government security forces such as the CRPF,…
OSSTET Scheduled to Be Held on January 21
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: The OSSTET–2025 examination will be held on January 21. Both Paper–I and Paper–II will be conducted in a single sitting. The examination will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude at 12:30 PM. Candidates will be able to download the admit cards from the website starting January 10.
Bhanja and Madan Memorial Volleyball Tournament Inaugurated
Tikabali, Jan, 08: At Bahadasahi Chhak near Tikabali in Kandhamal district, a match of the Bhanja and Madan Memorial Volleyball Tournament was held today between Kandhamal Six and Daringbadi. In this contest, Kandhamal Six emerged victorious. The Director of Tikabali Seva English Medium School, Nutana Nayak, attended the event as the chief guest and said that victory is assured when the game is played with…
Triennial Conference of Revenue Employees’ Association Held
Nabarangpur,Jan, 08: The triennial conference of the Nabarangpur district unit of the Odisha Revenue Employees’ Association was held with great enthusiasm under the chairmanship of former president Ashutosh Mahanti. The programme was attended by Prasanna Kumar Nayak, State Executive President, as the chief guest. Other distinguished guests included Nityananda Bhatra, Koraput District Secretary; Manoj Barik, senior member from Koraput district; and S. Jagadish, State Vice-President.…
Naveen Patnaik Calls for Service, Self-Respect, and Struggle at BJD’s 29th Foundation Day
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08:At the 29th Foundation Day celebration of the Biju Janata Dal held at Sankha Bhavan, party president and the mass leader of four and a half crore Odias, Shri Naveen Patnaik, delivered a message of service, self-respect, and struggle. He advised party workers to continue the fight in the interest of the state and provided strategic guidance on how the party can return…
District-Level Employment Fair Held in Bhadrak
Asurali, Jan, 08: The Bhadrak district-level Employment Fair 2025 was organized on Tuesday at Asurali in Dhamnagar Block. The fair was seen as a symbol of hope and opportunity, aimed at providing new employment prospects for youth. Thousands of job-seeking young men and women were seen attending the event. Industrial establishments from within the district as well as from outside participated in the fair and…
Calligrapher and Poet Manoranjan Mahanti Conferred with “Shabda Kuber” Award
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: At the premises of Jiva Hotel in Bhubaneswar, the fifth annual celebration of the literary organization “Ama Aganare Saj Phula Paribara Sahitya Anusthan” was held with great enthusiasm. The programme was conducted under the guidance of the institution’s founder, Pradyumna Kumar Bhutia. The event was graced by Mihir Kumar Meher as the chief guest, Manoj Kumar Mishra as the keynote speaker, Santosh Kumar…
MP Inaugurates ‘Mission Shakti Café’ at Tumudibandh
Kandhama, Jan, 08: The Mission Shakti Café located within the Tumudibandh Block premises under the Baliguda subdivision of Kandhamal district was formally inaugurated by Kandhamal MP Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi. At the outset, women members of the Self-Help Groups, CRP-CM and MBK welcomed the guests by offering flowers and traditional scarves (uttariya). The programme was presided over by Tumudibandh Block Development Officer Banabihari Harpal. As the chief…
Understanding Cost, Turnaround Time, and Accuracy in Coal and Mineral Testing
Introduction to Coal and Mineral Testing Coal and mineral testing is a critical process employed in the mining and resource extraction industries. It serves to assess the quality, composition, and overall characteristics of the materials being mined. The significance of testing lies in its ability to determine the value of these resources, which impacts economic viability, efficiency in processing, and compliance with environmental regulations. The…
Koraput Collector Visits Pattangi Block, Interacts with Villagers
Koraput, Jan, 07: During his visit to Pattangi Block today, the Koraput District Collector visited the Jagannath Temple at Kotia, the Gram Panchayat Level Federation, Deomali tourist spot, Madkar Bridge, and Talakanti Waterfall, and held discussions with the local villagers. Along with this, he also attended the inauguration ceremony of the advanced healthcare ecosystem “Swayam” at Kotia.