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Jeypore, Jan, 10: For the first time, stainless steel pipe production will take place in Jeypore. Maa Durga SS Pipe Industry has entered into an agreement with Jindal Steel to manufacture steel pipes required for home furnishing and interior decoration. The General Manager of the company stated that production will begin from the month of February.

Bhubaneswar, Jan, 10: Deoranjan Singh has taken charge as the new Development Commissioner. Yesterday, a reshuffle was carried out at the senior IAS level. He will take charge as the Additional Chief Secretary of the Planning & Coordination Department as well as the Revenue Department.

Nayagarh:Jan, 10:  Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Ms. Madhumita Rath today assumed charge as the new District Collector of Nayagarh. Soon after taking over, she clearly outlined her approach to making the district administration more people-centric. 🗓️ Public Grievance Hearing on the First Day On her very first day in office, Collector Ms. Rath presided over a joint public grievance hearing organized at the district office…

Bhubaneswar, Jan, 10:  Paddy lifting from the mandis will take place normally. After the government’s assurance, the Millers’ Association has withdrawn from the agitation. Information shared by Millers’ Association Secretary, Laxmi Narayan Das. “The government has assured that the demands will be fulfilled within 15 days.” “If the demands are not met within 15 days, we will hold a meeting and take a decision.” “A letter…

Rayagada:Jan, 10:  The restoration and construction work of the Rayagada city railway overbridge on National Highway 326 has begun. For this, the District Collector Ashutosh Kulkantha has issued a notification stating that from the 10th of this month until the completion of the work, all types of traffic on the Rayagada overbridge will remain closed. Until the overbridge work is completed, the district administration has requested…

Nabarangpur, Jan, 10: In protest against the atrocities being committed on Hindus in Bangladesh, a massive procession was organized by the Bajrang Dal on Saturday, starting from Hanuman Temple and reaching up to Gandhi Chowk. The purpose was to carry out a religious and nationalistic activity successfully and to express unity and raise their voice against the injustices and atrocities being faced by the Hindu…

Nabarangpur, Jan, 10: On the first day of the 71st State Athletic Meet-2025, held at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack under the auspices of the State Sports Association, athletes from Nabarangpur district won a total of five medals. In the under-16 girls’ category javelin throw, Kuni Rajganda won the gold medal. In the under-14 boys’ triathlon competition, Baikuntha Bhattara won a gold medal. Meanwhile, in the…

Nabarangpur, Jan, 10:The Papadahandi branch of the Odisha Drivers’ Association has provided financial assistance to the family of a deceased driver. According to reports, Tulasi Bhattara (38), a resident of Bariguda village under Jatabal Panchayat in Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district, had been working as a driver for the past 20 years to support his family. However, due to some reason, he passed away on…

Jeypore, Jan, 10: The State Pollution Board and the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department are set to launch a competition for plastic-free picnic spots. A list of 16 tourist destinations from the district has been prepared for this. According to an official, the main aim of the competition is to keep picnic spots free of litter and plastic while promoting a clean environment. According…

Kalimela, Jan, 10:A 30-foot tall Shiva idol, located atop the Tagurkota hill in Manyamkonda Panchayat, Kalimela block, is now mesmerizing tourists. The idol is depicted sitting on a tiger skin, making it especially striking. Around it, four domes and two viewpoint areas in front further enhance the beauty of the site. The idol has been constructed on a large black granite rock, and the block…

Kotpad, Jan, 10:Student Gupta Harijan of Chandili Upper Primary School, Sadar Block has achieved success in the State-level Children’s Science Exhibition. His project on “Reinvestment of Fuel Energy” received high praise. He has been nominated to participate in the Zonal-level East India Science Fair to be held in Kolkata. Gupta had earlier participated in the 52nd State-level Exhibition held in Keonjhar, where 210 projects from…

Chandili, Jan, 10:  Another milestone for educational development in the Chandili area. I felt proud to participate in the foundation stone laying ceremony of Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Primary School.Jan, 10: This school will serve as a strong foundation for excellent education, values, and opportunities for future generations. The cooperation and support of local representatives, teachers, and community members will make this effort even more powerful. Education…

Bhubaneswar, Jan, 10:  Annual examinations will now be conducted for Class 5 and Class 8, and the pass–fail system has been reinstated for these classes. For students of Classes 1 to 4 and Classes 6 and 7, evaluation will be done through summative assessment. The annual examinations will begin in the first week of March. The results will be declared in the second week of…

Bhubaneswar, Jan, 10:  All correspondence, notices, and notifications will be issued in the Odia language. All types of government work must be carried out exclusively in Odia. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed all officials—from the Secretariat down to the block level—to strictly comply with this instruction. The Chief Minister has also instructed the newly appointed Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, to take strict measures…

Bhubaneswar,Jan, 10: In a major step to prevent accidents involving Ama Bus services, the Transport Department has introduced strict new measures. From now on, drivers will be allowed to operate Ama Buses only after passing a screening test. The screening of drivers will be conducted through a third-party agency. After a high-level meeting, Transport Secretary Usha Padhi shared this information. To curb Ama Bus accidents,…

Jharigaon, Jan, 10:  The Karmari Government Upper Primary School, located under Belgaon Panchayat of Jharigaon Block in Nabarangpur district, has been included under the Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme. On this occasion, the foundation stone for the school was formally laid today within the school premises. On this auspicious occasion, Jharigaon MLA Narsingh Bhatra attended the program as the Chief Guest. Among the distinguished…

Jharigaon, Jan, 10:  BJP  (MLA) Narsingh Bhatra visited the family of a young boy named Bajrangi, who is suffering from a kidney disease, and extended support to them. The family, which has been struggling with this illness for the past four years, finally received words of assurance and hope. It may be noted that Bajrangi belongs to Junapani village under Belgaon Gram Panchayat, Jharigaon Panchayat…

Bhubaneswar:Jan, 10:  On behalf of Shree Jagannath Sanskruti Prachar Sansthan, under the guidance and blessings of senior Jagannath devotees and promoters of spiritual and yogic culture, a Satsang will be organized. On 11.01.2026, a Satsang program has been arranged at Shri Radha Krishna Temple, Lokanath Road, Puri. The program will begin in the morning from 9:00 AM. You are cordially invited to participate in this…

Kotpad, Jan, 10:  Under Koraput district, the Primary School Teachers’ Association of Kotpad Block submitted a memorandum to the Koraput District Collector. In the memorandum, the association informed the Collector that due to the Kotpad BEO office administration’s failure to pay pending Dearness Allowance (DA) from July to September of last year, non-entry of higher qualification certificates in the service books despite submission, and non-payment…

Kotpad ,Jan, 10: A preparatory meeting was held today at the premises of Maa Sheetala Thakurani Temple in connection with the triennial Ghata Yatra to be organized in the year 2026. The meeting was convened at the invitation of Puja Committee President Mani Prasad Pattnaik. The meeting was attended by MLA Rupu Bhatra, Chairman of the Debottar Committee and Tahsildar Tyunkal Sethi, and Additional Tahsildar…