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Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 24:   Starting January 1, there will be strict vehicle inspections. The pollution certificates of vehicles will be checked. Vehicles without a valid PU (Pollution Under Control) certificate will not be allowed to receive diesel or petrol. This information was shared by Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur after a meeting with the Transport Department, oil companies, and dealer associations. The campaign will continue until January…

K. Nuagaon, Dec, 24:  Under the leadership of Block Education Officer Pramod Kumar Mallik, the Navodaya exam was conducted peacefully today at the local government high school campus in K. Nuagaon Block, Kandhamal district. A total of 214 students from 14 Panchayats and 11 clusters of the block had applied to appear for the exam. However, due to various reasons, 14 students were absent, and…

Malkangiri, Dec, 24:  A cluster-level education meeting program was organized at Padmagiri under Malkangiri Block at the government upper primary school, Bailapari, under the supervision of Shri Jitendra Kumar Tripathi, C.S.C. The program focused on school enrollment and education for 2025. The event began with an inaugural ceremony, where the Padmagiri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Shri Sunadhar Madakami, District Council Member Kuni Bhumia, Ward Member Mahendra…

Malkangiri, Dec, 24:  A painting, debate, and quiz competition on the theme of Continuous Development Goals – 2030 was organized at the campus of the local Butiguda Nodal Upper Primary School to promote awareness of development goals. The event was conducted under the direction of the District Planning and Monitoring Office, and it aimed to encourage students to engage with development plans and discussions. Students…

Dabugaon,Dec, 24:A complex-level sports competition was celebrated at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Dabugaon, Nabarangpur district. The event was organized under the chairmanship of Headmaster Satyaranayan Chaudhuri. The chief guest of the event was Suresh Samal, former Headmaster of Jamorunda Shishu Mandir, while Sanjay Kumar Padhi, editor of the Shishu Mandir management committee, also participated as a guest of honor. The chief guest, Samal, emphasized the equal…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 24:  The annual festival ‘Dussehra’ of Maa Kankaluni, presiding deity of Medana village under Dabugaon block, Nabarangpur district, was celebrated with great pomp on Monday, 15th December. Thousands of devotees from nearby areas gathered to witness the procession of the deity. Various representatives of local deities including lathi bearers, kurtis, shira, dishari, priests, ganda, dalan, and uita accompanied the procession and participated in…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 24:   A dedicated ambulance corridor will be developed from Khandagiri to AIIMS. This decision was taken during a review meeting of the Works Department, informed Prithviraj Harichandan. A three-lane service road will be constructed from Khandagiri to Kalinganagar. Out of these, one lane will be reserved exclusively for ambulances.

Koraput, Dec, 24:   The District Magistrate of Koraput attended the annual function of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Koraput, as the chief guest. On the occasion, the District Magistrate felicitated and awarded meritorious students who achieved success in various competitions, and also honoured teachers and staff members who demonstrated excellence in different fields

Jeypore, Dec, 24:  The Koraput District Krushak Kalyan Manch submitted a memorandum demanding immediate resolution of problems related to paddy and maize mandis. The memorandum, addressed to the District Collector of Koraput, was submitted at the office of the Jeypore Civil Supplies Officer to the District Chief Civil Supplies Officer, Manas Ranjan Mohapatra. Copies of the memorandum were also submitted to the Jeypore Sub-Collector and…

Bissamcuttack, Dec, 24:  The paddy mandi at Gajbahal, under Chacharaguda Panchayat (Pandara) in Bissamcuttack Block of Rayagada district, was inaugurated today. The mandi was jointly inaugurated by the local Sarpanch and the Bissamcuttack MLA. Officials present at the event included Dhurena Sahu from the Bissamcuttack Supply Department, staff of the Gunupur Regulated Market Committee, Santunu Sahu, Managing Director of the Bissamcuttack Cooperative Society, employees of…

Puri, Dec, 24:  On this occasion, the Chief Minister highlighted the cultural and spiritual significance of the Shrimandir and appreciated the efforts of the Temple Administration in preserving traditions while presenting them in an informative and well-designed format. The calendar and diary contain important religious dates, rituals, and information related to Lord Jagannath, serving as a useful guide for devotees throughout the year.

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 24:  The state government has made a major announcement regarding ration cards. From the upcoming New Year, 15 lakh new ration cards will be distributed across the state. The government has clarified that there is no shortage of ration cards. The state government has stated that steps are being taken to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is deprived of receiving a ration card.

Nabarangpur, Dec, 24:  The paddy procurement centre inauguration programme organized by the Regulated Market Committee, Nabarangpur, the Hon’ble Minister for School and Mass Education, Nityananda Gond, attended as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the paddy procurement process from farmers in the district. Present on the dais as distinguished guests were the Hon’ble Dabugam MLA Manohar Randhari, District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, Additional District Magistrate…

Jorhat, Dec 23: Marking National Farmers’ Day, Cairn Oil & Gas, a part of the Vedanta Group, reaffirmed its commitment to rural development by supporting farmers in Jorhat through access to high-yielding rice-seeds, organic inputs, and crop facilitation. The initiative was highlighted during an awareness session organised for the farmers in collaboration with Jorhat Agriculture Department, Government of Assam, alongside Cairn’s ongoing initiative with Krishi…

Gurgaon, Dec 23:-  Gurgaon’s premier lifestyle and culinary destination, HQ27, ushered in the festive season with its much-anticipated Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, reaffirming its position as a vibrant cultural hub for families, food enthusiasts, and community-driven experiences. Renowned for its eclectic mix of acclaimed restaurants and lifestyle offerings, HQ27 brought together creativity, warmth, and purpose to mark the celebrations. Home to popular outlets such as…