Jan 20: Skilling Rural Youth Is Key to Strengthening India’s Households and Future Workforce New Delhi, 19th January 2026: For millions of rural youths, the transition from education to employment is critical and challenging. Many aspire to white-collar jobs, often unaware that skilled blue-collar and technical roles can offer stable, dignified, long-term careers. Limited access to training and pathways into work pushes many into…
Nitin Nabin Becomes the New BJP National President
Delhi, Jan, 20: Nitin Nabin becomes the new BJP National President Elected unopposed after filing nomination as the sole candidate Official announcement to be made formally
Chief Minister Emphasises “4E” Formula to Prevent Accidents
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: The Chief Minister has stressed the importance of the “4E” approach to prevent accidents. The first ‘E’ is Education — providing correct information and creating public awareness. The second ‘E’ is Enforcement — strict implementation of traffic rules. The third ‘E’ is Engineering — construction of safe roads and bridges. The fourth ‘E’ is Emergency — ensuring immediate medical services. The Chief Minister…
371 Candidates Appear for OAV Entrance Examination in Nandapur
Nandapur, Jan, 20: The entrance examination for admission into Class VI, VII, VIII and IX of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) was conducted on Friday at two examination centres in Nandapur block of Koraput district. A total of 371 candidates appeared for the examination at the two centres. At the Nandapur High School examination centre, out of 134 candidates registered for Class VI, 120 candidates appeared.…
Chief Secretary in Action Mode, Monthly Video Conference with District Collectors from 16th
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: After taking charge as Chief Secretary, Anu Garg has gone into action mode. She will hold a video conference with all District Collectors on the 16th of every month. During these meetings, she will review various important government works pending at the district level. A detailed review will be conducted on key aspects of schemes and programmes being implemented under different departments.…
Gram Sabha Resolutions to Go Directly to District Collector Under New Rules
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: The state government has made major changes to its flagship scheme ‘Developed Village, Developed Odisha’. The new rules strengthen the participation of the Gram Sabha (village assembly). It has also been decided that if any damage occurs in projects constructed under this scheme, the concerned executing agency will be responsible for compensation. For projects costing more than ₹10 lakh, a three-year Defect…
“Vande Mataram” Resonates Across Educational Institutions in the State
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: “Vande Mataram” Resonates in Educational Institutions Collective singing of “Vande Mataram” in all educational institutions across the state. The mass singing was organised on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram”. Collective singing was held in all schools, colleges and universities. Students, teachers and lecturers participated together in the mass singing programme.
Meeting of District Panchayat Executive Officers’ Association Held
Shagada, Jan, 20: The annual meeting and get-together programme of the District Panchayat Executive Officers’ Association was held at the tourist spot Khandi Kanpara under Shagada Panchayat in Boudh block. The programme was held under the chairmanship of District President Jayadev Pradhan. Secretary Gyanaranjan Mishra presented the annual report. Organisational matters of the association were discussed in detail and several resolutions were unanimously adopted. Among…
7th Khadang Loky Mahotsav Enters Second Evening with Powerful Social Messages Through Performances
Boudh, Jan, 20: On the second evening of the 7th Khadang Lok Mahotsav, organised on the banks of the Khadang River at Bandhagora under Khuntigora Panchayat of Kantamal block, cultural programmes were presented by local artists and the Maa Nakeishuni Chaiti Ghoda Nach troupe from Bargarh district. Later, the “Ravan Darbar” programme was staged by artists from Barach Chichinda. In the Darbar, Phiringia Block Vice-Chairman…
Jeypore Cultural Organisation Achieves Success in Drama Competition
Jeypore, Jan, 20: At the 9th State-Level Stage Drama and 35th Ganjam Kala Parishad Stage Artists’ Drama Competition, the play “Ma Lo Chamber” by the Jeypore Cultural Organisation was awarded. Written by Jagadish Adhikari and directed by Niranjan Panigrahi, the play secured second place on the Berhampur stage. The play was managed by G. Mahesh, while Ram Nigam Mahanti provided music direction. Suresh Hota, Panchanan…
Union Budget to Be Presented on February 1
New Delhi, Jan, 20: The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on the 28th of this month and will be held in two phases till April 2. On the first day, President Droupadi Murmu will address both Houses of Parliament. On January 29, the Economic Survey Report for the current financial year will be tabled. The Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 will be…
Senior Advocate Gangadhar Samantaray Passes Away
Nabarangpur, Jan, 20: Senior advocate Gangadhar Samantaray, a founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Nabarangpur district and former Government Advocate, passed away this morning at the age of 69. He had also served as the former President of the district BJP. For many years, he worked as a Government Advocate in the district court. He had also served as President of the District…
Election Literacy Clubs to Be Set Up in Schools and Colleges for Future Voters
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: Voter awareness programmes will now begin at the school and college level. Students and youth will take responsibility for spreading awareness about voting. Efforts will be made to create awareness among children even before they reach voting age, and these students will also help ensure that all eligible citizens above 18 years exercise their right to vote. Special focus will be given…
Master Plan Prepared for New Lok Seva Bhavan and New Assembly Building
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: Master Plan for New Lok Seva Bhavan and New Assembly Building The foundation stone will be laid for the construction of the new Lok Seva Bhavan. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi will lay the foundation stone. Lok Seva Bhavan and the new Assembly building will be located at one place. The complex will be constructed on 71 acres of land at a cost of…
Podagada Adarsha Van Vidyalaya Celebrates Annual Day with Grand समारोह
Umarkote, Jan, 20: The first annual function of Podagada Adarsha Van Vidyalaya under Umarkote block was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The programme was held under the chairmanship of founder Dr. Kailash Chandra Behera. The Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Shri Shubendu Kumar Sabar, attended as the chief guest. Among the distinguished guests were Municipal Executive Officer Alok Kumar Anugulia, State Bar Association Vice-President Narsingh Tripathy, freedom fighter…
Chitrakonda MLA Leads Forest & Wildlife Protection Drive, Distributes Forest Land Pattas
Mathili, Jan, 20: A forest fire prevention, wildlife protection awareness, and forest land patta distribution programme was organized at Damabeda village under Gobindpalli Panchayat, under the chairmanship of Mathili Forest Range Officer Shri Basudev Nayak. The Hon’ble Chitrakonda MLA Shri Mangu Khil was present as the chief guest. He distributed forest land pattas to 79 forest-dwelling beneficiaries and advised the villagers to actively protect forests…
Apartment Registration Rules Changed, New Guidelines Announced
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20:Under the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023, at the time of registration of the first apartment sale deed, a 5% stamp duty had to be paid to transfer the common areas and facilities to the flat owners’ association. This was creating a financial burden on apartment owners. Now, this registration process has been simplified. Henceforth, for registration of the common areas…
NEP Reforms: New Textbooks for Classes I to VIII, Yoga and Arts from Class III
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20:: Based on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the textbook framework for students from Classes I to VIII has been changed. The names of the books have been revised and their content has also been updated. Along with this, several new subjects have been included. From Class III, students will be taught art education and physical education. For this purpose, separate books…
Pre-Budget Meeting: Deputy Chief Minister Places 9 Demands Before Union Finance Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: At the pre-budget meeting held today in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida participated and placed various demands and proposals. A written memorandum containing important issues related to Odisha was submitted to the Union Finance Minister. Deputy Chief Minister Ms. Parida mainly put forward nine key demands and proposals. These include providing…
OMFED Board Meeting Decides to Supply Powdered Milk to Anganwadi Centres and Schools
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (OMFED) was held recently. In the meeting, a proposal was approved to supply OMFED powdered milk to all Anganwadi centres and schools across the state. It was decided that discussions would be held with the state government and necessary steps would be taken in this regard.…
Harpirya Wins Silver Medal, Brings Glory to the State
Koraput, Jan, 20: Student Harapriya Samal has secured second position. For this achievement, she has won a silver medal at the World Skills Competition held at a Government Skill Development College, in which she represented Damanjodi of Koraput district. At a felicitation programme held on Friday at Lok Seva Bhavan, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Skill Development Minister Sampad Kumar Swain honoured her. People…