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Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 27:  With the voice of the people, the Biju Janata Dal has established its strength in Odisha. The Biju Janata Dal has always been steadfast in the development of Odisha. Inspired by Biju Babu’s ideals and the dedication of countless workers, the Biju Janata Dal has become the finest regional party in the country. On the glorious occasion of the party’s 29th Foundation Day,…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 27: The local Shastri Bhavan, the birth anniversary celebration of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the district-level ‘Good Governance Day’ were observed. The program included the live broadcast of the event celebrating the honorable Prime Minister and an award distribution ceremony for the district-level parliamentary sports festival. The chief guests at the event included Honorable MP Balabhadra Majhi, additional District Collector Tapan…

Polasara, Dec, 27: A preparatory meeting was held on December 24 at the BJD office premises in Polasara to mark the 29th Foundation Day of the Biju Janata Dal at the Polasara Assembly constituency level. Former Polasara MLA and ex-minister Srikanta Sahu attended the meeting as a chief guest. During the meeting, a total of 369 representatives from Polasara Block and NAC as well as…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 27:The Odisha government has decided to launch the “Baraputra Heritage Village Scheme” to honor and preserve the memory of Odisha’s Baraputras (freedom fighters). The scheme will be implemented under the “Developed Village, Developed Odisha” initiative, with revised guidelines issued to ensure cleanliness and strengthen community participation. This important decision was taken during a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.…

Jeypore, Dec, 27: Jeypore has been honored for its notable achievements in various fields. The block has been awarded as the second-best block in the district at the state-level public festival Parab. The trophy was received by Block Chairperson Tilottama Muduli and B.D.O. Shakti Mahapatra. Mahapatra stated that the success was made possible with the support of Panchayat representatives and block employees. ‘Parab’ Awards Also…

Jeypore, Dec, 27: Jeypore has been honored for its notable achievements in various fields. The block has been awarded as the second-best block in the district at the state-level public festival Parab. The trophy was received by Block Chairperson Tilottama Muduli and B.D.O. Shakti Mahapatra. Mahapatra stated that the success was made possible with the support of Panchayat representatives and block employees. ‘Parab’ Awards Also…

Jeypore, Dec, 27: In Koraput district, a decision was taken on 11th December to open the paddy market. However, even after 94 days, no paddy has been lifted from the market. Neither millers nor any officials have come to collect the paddy. Farmers, eager to sell their produce, have been waiting patiently but have been unable to sell their paddy, which remains stored in the…

Jeypore, Dec, 27: On the occasion of the holy Christmas, the final match of the Christmas Football Tournament was held at the local J.E.L.C. Jubilee Ground in Jaypur between the Jeypore CWA-C and CWA-B teams. The CWA-A team won the match by scoring one goal. The chief guest for the final match was Bishop Shri Ananta Kumar Nayak of Jeypore J.E.L.C. Church, who distributed prizes…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 27:As is the tradition every year, the annual forest festival at Rashmi Ranjan Sidhashram, located in local Taragaon, was held during the month of Dhanu to inspire forest dwellers. The grand ceremony took place near Rani Duduma in Koraput district under the presidency of Dr. Neelkantha Padhi, adorned with the title Shri Rashmi Prasad, and was conducted by Shiv Shankar Patra in the…

Bhubaneswar,Dec, 27: On 21st December, during the annual celebration of the weekly newspaper Pratigya held at Geetagobind Sadan in Bhubaneswar, the winners of the Raj Beauty contest, conducted by Pratigya Live, were honored. The event was attended by Dharmashala MLA Shri Yukt Himanshu Shekhar Sahu, Ekamra MLA Shri Yukt Babu Singh, Chairperson of the Odisha State Child Rights Board Smt. Babita Patra, Director of the…

Jharigaon, Dec, 27: The parliamentary sports festival held at Jharigaon Mini Stadium has been celebrated. The event was attended by MP Balabhadra Majhi, MLA Narsingh Bhatra, BJP State Vice President Ramesh Sahu, Arjun Tripathi, BJP District President Kunjbihari Das, Umarkot representative Ram Nayak, BDO Madhusudan Majhi, Tehsildar Sumant Patra, MP Sports Coordinator Rameshwar Jena, Tentulikhunti MP representative Santosh Patra, Papadahandi MP representative Somnath Pujari, BJP…

Brahmapur, Dec, 27:  The long-standing demand for Brahmapur’s development, which had been neglected by BJD leaders for many years, has finally received attention. Although some initiatives had begun in the past few months, they were largely confined to paperwork. The Chief Minister has now announced that Brahmapur city will be developed as a “Greater Brahmapur City.” The district administration has been instructed to immediately prepare…

Rayagada , Dec, 27:  Sushri Shreya Shruti Pani Grahi from Rayagada district received the gold medal in her graduate program in Agricultural Engineering at the second convocation ceremony of the local Gandhi Agricultural University, Gunupur, held on 14th December. She was part of the first batch (2020-24) of the university’s Agricultural Engineering program. She is the daughter of Prof. Janardan Panigrahi and Smt. Shakuntala Panigrahi.…

 Nabarangpur, Dec, 27:  At the inauguration of the paddy mandi organized by the Controlled Market Committee, Nabarangpur, Minister of School and Mass Education, Nityananda Gand, participated and officially launched the paddy procurement operations from farmers in the district. Distinguished guests on the stage included MLA Dabugaon Manohar Randhari, District Collector Dr. Maheswar Jade, Additional District Collector (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia, and Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra.…

Koraput, Dec, 27:  The Koraputia Dhemsha dance mesmerized audiences at the Odisha International Adivasi Festival organized in New Delhi under the guidance of renowned international Odissi dancer Dr. Chandana Raul and hosted by the cultural organization AKS. The festival was held on the 7th of this month at the India International Centre, New Delhi, focusing on the social, cultural, and political rights of India’s tribal…

Cuttack, Dec, 27:  The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) has extended the deadline for name registration of students eligible to appear for the 2027 High School Certificate (HSC) Examination. This includes all students currently studying in Class IX in BSE-recognized high schools. Earlier, the Board had announced that the online registration process would be completed by December 17. However, the deadline has now been extended…

Rayagada, Dec, 27:  The ring road of Rayagada town will be fully constructed. For this purpose, the Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been prepared by the Works Department and has also received approval. The ring road, which currently starts near the Majhighariani Temple and extends up to Maharshi Vidya Mandir, will now be further extended from Maharshi Vidya Mandir up to FCI Square, informed Works…

Asurali, Dec, 27:  On the occasion of the first death anniversary of veteran activist Dibakar Sahu, a memorial meeting was organized at his residence premises in Palasahi. Dibakar Sahu was a former member of the CPI(M) Bhadrak District Committee, a former Samiti Member of Palasahi Panchayat, and a lifelong activist who had established and supported several educational institutions in the Dhusuri and Dhamnagar areas. The…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 27:  School and college teachers and employees, who had been staging a day-and-night sit-in protest for two days at Gandhi Marg demanding grants for grant-eligible schools and colleges and pension benefits for retired and retiring teachers and staff, have withdrawn their agitation. The Odisha School and College Teachers and Employees Coordination Committee (OSCTECC) stated that the protest was withdrawn after discussions with departmental…

Dhusuri, Dec, 27:  The fifth phase of the free pilgrimage to Jagannath Dham for senior citizens, organized by the Love and Care Charitable Trust, has been successfully completed. Under this initiative, elderly residents from Harinhans and Olatpur Patrisahi villages of Dhusuri Panchayat were taken on a pilgrimage to Jagannath Dham (Puri). As part of the program, the Trust provided completely free services for the elderly,…