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Nabarangpur,, Jan, 12: The promotion list for OAS (SB) level officers in the School and Mass Education Department has been published. According to the list: Shreekant Jani, Senior Block Education Officer of Nandahandi block, has been promoted to Additional District Education Officer. Jagannath J. Dharua, Senior BEO of Chandahandi block, has been transferred to Deputy Director, Sambalpur. Supriya Nayak, BEO of Narayanpatna, has been promoted…

Kotpad, Jan, 12:  The foundation stone of Godavarish Mishra Upper Primary School has been laid in Chandili village of Kotpad block. The Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, laid the foundation stone through a video conference. During the program, Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra attended as one of the chief guests, along with local Sarpanch Pushpa Pujari, Zilla Parishad member Tripati Chalan, retired headmaster Pramod Das, headmaster…

Bhubaneswar,  Jan, 12:  Chief Minister Increases Artist Pension by Rs1,000 The monthly pension for artists has been raised from Rs2,000 to Rs3,000. Artists aged 40 to 80 years will now receive this increased pension amount. Artists above 80 years of age will receive Rs 3,500 per month. Previously, the monthly pension was Rs 2,500. This announcement was made by the Chief Minister during the state-level Pala…

Keonjhar, Jan, 12: The government has introduced multiple schemes for farmers, with one of the biggest incentives being a paddy bonus of ₹800 per quintal. This step has boosted the morale of farmers, according to officials at Palaspanga Lamps, Keonjhar, during the auspicious start of paddy procurement. During the first day of the Chief Minister’s visit to Keonjhar, CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the paddy…

Kotpad Jan, 12:A badminton tournament along with a summer camp ceremony and block-level junior badminton competition was organized at Kotpad Biju Pattnayak Stadium. Around 19 players participated in this tournament. In the doubles category, Aditya and Banti emerged as winners, while Yatin and Shan were the runners-up. In the singles competition, the contest was between Yatin and [name unclear]. The event was organized with the…

Jharsuguda, Jan, 12: In collaboration with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Consumer Coordination Forum (Board) organized a “Telecom Complaint Redressal and Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop” at Bijnapalli Sthana Mahavidyalaya. The workshop was inaugurated by Shri Chintamani Pradhan, Sub-Divisional Officer of Brajarajnagar, as the chief guest. The program was presided over by Ramani Ranjan Vishwal, principal of the college, and coordinated by Prakash Chandra…

Rayagada, Jan, 12:  During the Lok Mahotsav and Pallisree Mela “Chaiti-2025” held in Rayagada district, #TPSODL showcased an independent stall. Through this stall, awareness was created among the general public about the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme and the UJL (Ujala) model. Our team members explained to visitors the benefits of the schemes, the application process, and the advantages of the government subsidy.

Bhubaneswar,  Jan, 12:  For the first time, fresh produce from Odisha—onion, beans, cucumber, and bottle gourd, grown by farmers in Kalahandi and Nabarangpur—has been successfully exported to Dubai. There has been a high demand for Odisha’s vegetables abroad. This initiative ensures that farmers receive fair prices for their produce while also gaining access to new markets. Dr. Ramesh Chandra Vishwal, founder and CEO of Vilamart, stated…

Bhubaneswar,  Jan, 12:  Under the Chief Minister’s Bus Service Scheme, school children will now get free bus services. The proposal from the School and Mass Education Department has been approved by the State Government. The Transport Department has issued a notification regarding the free bus service. This initiative is a step to reduce school dropout rates and will be implemented in both AC and non-AC bus…

Papadahandi, Jan, 12:  A Shivling has reportedly appeared in the Nachanipokhana forest area, located between the villages of Nakatiguda, Punjiguda, and Kaliaguda under Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district. After the news spread, a growing number of devotees from nearby areas have been gathering at the site to offer prayers. On Thursday night, Chandra Bhatra of Kaliaguda village reportedly received a divine message in a dream.…

Bhubaneswar,  Jan, 12:  E-challans can now be paid both online and offline. For the convenience of the general public, RTOs have been directed to accept cash payments. At RTO offices, specific officers will be officially assigned the responsibility of collecting e-challan payments. Payments will be accepted only from vehicle owners or drivers against active pending e-challans. After the e-challan payment is received, a money receipt/acknowledgement will…

Ganjam, Jan, 12:  The Ganjam district administration has launched “Pledge for Progress – 2026”, with the objective of reducing plastic pollution, conserving resources, and promoting environment-friendly and sustainable practices to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Everyone is requested to scan the QR code to take the New Year pledge and tag five others to help build this initiative into a collective public awareness campaign

Agra, Jan, 12:  Ajay Raj from Agra received the Bal Puraskar (Children’s Award) from the President of India for saving his father from the clutches of a crocodile. At just 9 years of age, he displayed extraordinary courage and successfully managed to drive away the crocodile. President Droupadi Murmu praised Ajay for his bravery and honored him with the award.

Bhubaneswar,  Jan, 12: The State Cabinet approved 11 proposals from 8 departments. The information was shared in a press meet by Chief Secretary Anu Garg. World Skill Centers will be established in Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, and Sambalpur. The information was announced by the Chief Secretary.

Bhubaneswar, Jan 10:  The second day of the 12th Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) 2026 unfolded as a rich and immersive celebration of ideas, languages, histories and contemporary concerns, bringing together some of South Asia’s most distinguished writers, thinkers, public intellectuals, artists and policymakers at the Mayfair Convention, Bhubaneswar. Reflecting on the depth and diversity of conversations on Day 2, KLF Founder and Director Rashmi Ranjan…

Delhi, Jan, 10:  While severe cold is being felt across the entire state, the residents of Delhi are also not spared from the harsh impact of the chill. Along with intense cold, continuous rainfall has made the situation more uncomfortable. People are confused about whether to wear sweaters or raincoats. On one hand there is biting cold, and on the other, spells of rain. Residents of…

Puri, Jan, 10:  Parking fee increased at Puri Bhakta Nivas. From January 7, if a four-wheeler is parked for 24 hours, a parking fee of ₹500 will be charged

Jeypore:Jan, 10:  Renowned lawyer Dr. B. Gayatri Devi has once again been appointed as the Chairperson of the Koraput District Child Protection Committee. She had earlier held this responsibility from 2018 to 2021. Among others, Suresh Hota, Susmita Rath, Surendra Karan, and Shivani Patra have been nominated as members.