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Ganjam, Dec, 29:  On the New Year, bringing gifts to the office is prohibited. Bringing flower bouquets, sweets, or any gifts has been banned. The Ganjam District Collector has issued these guidelines. An appeal has been made to take part in the pledge for “Dharitri Maa” (Mother Earth). The District Collector has called upon all district residents to participate. Similarly, the District Collector, V. Kirshy Vasan,…

Delhi, Dec, 29:  On Veer Bal Diwas, Shravan Singh, a brave young boy who served water, tea, milk, and buttermilk to Indian soldiers during Operation Sindur, was honored with the Dhal Award.

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 29:  In Bhubaneswar, the All India Classical Dance, Music, and Arts Festival was organized by Tribhanga Kala Niketan. Artists from various states participated and showcased their talents. Bhuvanika, daughter of Shri Shriram Shastri and Smt. G.V. Ranjita from Nabarangpur district, performed the local folk dance “Dhemsa” and received high praise for her presentation. During the event, she was honored as a “complete artist” by…

Malkangiri:Dec, 29:  With the support of the State Sports Department, the Youth Festival was organized at Kalinga Stadium from December 24 to 26, where Vidisha Mahanti, a student of Malkangiri Model Degree College, secured first place in the state-level oratory competition. Following this, Vidisha will participate in the national-level Youth Festival to be held in New Delhi.

Puri,Dec, 29:  The English New Year is approaching. There is excitement everywhere to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026. Specially in Puri, preparations have begun in full swing for Zero Night and New Year celebrations. To welcome tourists, Nilachal Dham has been beautifully decorated. Hotels have also been adorned with colorful lights.

Balimela, Dec, 29:  A free homeopathic medical camp was organized today by Royal Homeo Clinic at the Town Hall premises in Balimela town, Malkangiri district. Over 150 people from Balimela town and nearby areas, including Niladrinagar, Sorlukonda, Chitapari-3, MV-1 V-109, MV-104, attended the camp and received free treatment for various health issues. This camp has been organized annually for the past two years by Royal…

Malkangiri, Dec, 29:  Vidisha Mahanti, a student from Malkangiri, will represent the district at the National Youth Festival. Vidisha Mahanti, a student of Malkangiri Model Degree College, recently won first place in the state-level elocution competition, bringing pride to the district, according to District Sports Officer Muna. The state-level Youth Festival was organized by the State Sports Department from December 24 to 26 at Kalinga…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 29:  From January 6, 2026, the admission process will begin for economically weaker section (EWS) students in the state’s residential schools for the academic year 2026-27. Seat Allocation: March 16 Registration Period: January 6 – February 8 First Round Online Applications: February 10 – March 10 First Round Lottery & School Allocation: March 16 First Round Admission Completion: March 17 – March 31…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 29: The local Shastri Bhavan, the birth anniversary of Former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and the district-level ‘Good Governance Day’ were celebrated. The event also included the prize distribution ceremony for the MP Sports Festival. The main guest at the program was Honorable Lok Sabha MP Balabhadra Majhi, accompanied by Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Khuntia as the chairperson of…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 29:  The Veer Bal Diwas was celebrated at the District Social Welfare Department, Ashok Mehta Auditorium, in the presence of officials of the District Collectorate. During the event, Draupadi Kahar, District Social Welfare Officer, welcomed everyone and highlighted the significance of Veer Bal Diwas. The main guest for the program was District Collector (General) Tapan Kumar Khunti. He addressed the gathering, emphasizing the…