Bhubaneswar, Jan, 05: Paddy procurement in the mandi will continue until March this year. Response from Supply Minister Krishnachandra Patra: “So far, 10.50 lakh metric tons of paddy have been purchased.” 2.30 lakh farmers have sold their paddy, said the minister. Procurement is ongoing in 18 districts, and tokens have been issued to 11 lakh farmers. Rs2,350 crore has been credited to farmers’ accounts. The Supply…
Airfare Becomes Costlier from New Year
Jeypore, Jan, 05: From the New Year, air travel between Jaipur-Bhubaneswar and Jaipur-Visakhapatnam has become more expensive. Service provider IndiGo Airlines has increased ticket fares — Jaipur-Bhubaneswar tickets have gone up byRs ₹946, while Jaipur-Visakhapatnam tickets have increased by Rs638. Travelers have expressed dissatisfaction over the fare hike from the New Year. Koraput district, one of the remote areas of Odisha, is well-connected through air…
Cold Wave Grips Mal Region, Lamtaput Shivers
Lamtaput,Jan, 05: Mal region is experiencing severe cold, with temperatures dropping below 5°C. In Lamtaput block of Koraput district, often referred to as the “Kashmir of Koraput,” strong cold has been felt for several days. For the past two days, temperatures have remained around 5°C, and heavy fog lingers until 11 AM. Mobility is affected as visibility drops to near zero until 10 AM. To keep…
Chief Minister Issues Instructions to Newly Appointed Chief Secretary
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 05: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has given a 15-point directive to the new Chief Secretary to make the administration more efficient and proactive. He has instructed to fill all vacant positions within the next 2 years. The CM’s goal is to bring Odisha among the top 5 states in the country. He aims to move Odisha towards a ‘mixed economy’ model. Listening seriously to…
New Chief Secretary Anu Garg Pays Courtesy Visit to Governor
Bhubaneswar, 0Jan, 05: On the first day of the New Year, Odisha’s newly appointed Chief Secretary, Smt. Anu Garg, paid a courteous visit to the Governor, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, at Lok Bhavan. During the meeting, Chief Secretary Garg extended New Year greetings to the Governor and discussed key administrative priorities essential for the overall progress of the state. She also reviewed ongoing development initiatives…
Nabarangpur SP Promoted to DIG Rank
Nabarangpur, Jan, 05: Nabarangpur SP Sandeep Sampat has been promoted to the rank of DIG (Deputy Inspector General). Mr. Sampat had assumed charge as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Nabarangpur district on June 10. Yesterday, an official notification from the State Home Department announced his promotion. Mr. Sampat, an IPS officer of the 2012 batch, had previously served as SP of Nabarangpur after being…
Guidelines Issued for Making Reels at Lokseva Bhawan
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 05: The Home Department will introduce guidelines for shooting reels at Lokseva Bhawan. This information was given by Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. The minister clarified that there is no free permission to shoot reels at Lokseva Bhawan. Going forward, the Home Department will instruct Lokseva Bhawan security personnel regarding the guidelines.
Akshay Sunil Agrawal Appointed as New Nabarangpur District Collector
Nabarangpur, Jan, 05: The Government has appointed Akshay Sunil Agrawal as the new District Collector of Nabarangpur. He will succeed the previous collector and is expected to take charge of administrative responsibilities, development programs, and public welfare initiatives in the district. The administration expressed confidence that under his leadership, Nabarangpur will see improved governance, better implementation of government schemes, and strengthened coordination between departments. Local…
Green Sticker to Be Available from the 10th
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 05: From January 10 onwards, green stickers will be issued. Vehicles that already have a valid Pollution Certificate (PUC) will be eligible to receive the green sticker. If you complete the process before the 10th, you can get the sticker from the RTO. If done after the 10th, it will be available at PUC testing centers. Special counters will be opened at all RTOs.…
Traffic Ban Imposed on T-Bridge for 4 Days
Badamba, Jan, 05: Traffic on the T-bridge will be prohibited for 4 days. The restriction has been imposed due to the famous Makar Mela at Badamba Singhanath Pe, etha. From January 14 to January 17, vehicle movement will not be allowed. The ban will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM each day. The decision was taken by the Badamba administration to manage the…