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Kotpad , Jan, 05:  An attractive district-level football match was organized in Kotpad town. First, a beautiful procession was taken out from Kotpad Kusumi Chhak, passing through the Maa Sheetala Thakurani Temple, to welcome and escort the chief guests. With the accompaniment of bands, fireworks, Dhemsa dance, and the presence of respected citizens of Kotpad, the beauty and grandeur of the playground were enhanced. Among…

Asurali, Jan, 05: The National Unity Camp held in Hyderabad saw participation from a team representing Odisha State, led by teacher Prabhat Dhal from Ma’ Sharada Devi Higher Secondary School. A 10-member team from Odisha took part in the seven-day camp. At the camp, students Yamuna Jena and Madhusmita Sutar gave excellent performances in cultural programs and secured first place. The overall performance of the…

Dabugaon ,Jan, 05: In Dabugaon, Nabarangpur district, a district-level committee has been formed including super-class, A-class, and B-class contractors. The main aim of forming this committee is to ensure that contractors from outside the district are not allowed to undertake contract work in Nabarangpur district. No local contractor will cooperate with contractors from other districts. In the meeting held in Dabugaon, the following were unanimously…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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…

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.

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…

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.…

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…

Nabarangpur, Jan, 05:The process to identify land for the 7th Battalion of the Armed Police Force in Nabarangpur district has begun. Nabarangpur SP Sandeep Sampat visited government land in the Podalguda area of Sindhiguda RI Circle in Nandahandi tehsil to inspect the site. Today, Education Minister Nityananda Gand, District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, Nabarangpur MLA Gourishankar Majhi, Zilla Parishad Executive Officer Biranchi Narayan Darwan, and…

Kotpad , Jan, 05:  Keeping in view the demand for Kotpad sarees, the foundation stone for a handloom building has been laid under the initiative of the Central and State governments. This brings special joy to the weavers, especially in the New Year. Today, Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra laid the foundation stone for the handloom building. Among the distinguished guests were Kotpad NAC Chairman M.…

Kotpad, Jan, 05:  Jagannath Dishari, a Class 10 student of PM SHRI Government Boys’ High School in the Kotpad area of Koraput district, has been selected to represent the Odisha team in the Inter-State School Basketball Championship. Jagannath was selected through basketball trials and received training in Bhubaneswar. The 69th Inter-State Under-17 Basketball Championship will be held this month at Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh. A total…

Nabarangpur Jan, 05:  A preparatory meeting for organizing the district-level Fisheries and Animal Resources Fair was held yesterday, 23.12.2025, under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. Officers from the Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Department, along with officials from other departments, were present at the meeting. With unanimous consent, it was decided that the District-Level Fisheries and Animal Resources Fair 2025 will be organized…

Bargarh, Jan, 05:  For 11 days, the world’s largest open-air theatre, Dhanu Yatra, will be staged, making Mathura city come alive once again. Mathura city will echo with the boisterous laughter of King Kansa Bargarh town will transform into Mathura, while Ambapali will become Gopapura The people of Bargarh will be mesmerized by the divine plays of Lord Krishna Artists will perform across 22 open stages…

Ganijang, Jan, 05:  At the annual festival organized on Sunday by the literary organization “Ama Aganare Saj Phula Paribar” at a private hotel in Bhubaneswar, poet and writer Manoranjan Mahanti, a resident of Ramakrushnapur village in Bhadrak district, was honoured with the prestigious ‘Shabda Kubera Award’. On this occasion, many other talented individuals from different fields, who have demonstra

Bhubaneswar, Jan, 05:  Vehicle owners have been given relief as the deadline for completing valid vehicle documentation has been extended by one month. Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed that the time limit has now been extended till February 1. During this extended period, vehicle owners can complete documentation such as Registration Certificate (RC), Fitness Certificate, Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), and Insurance. Earlier, it…