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Bhanjanagar, Dec, 16:  Farmers’ interest in mustard cultivation is increasing in the Bhanjanagar region. Departmental officials are providing all kinds of support in this regard. For the current year, a target has been set to cultivate mustard on 880 acres of land.

Assam, Dec, 16:  Baijayant has been given the responsibility of Assam election in-charge. The BJP has announced the names of the election in-charges for Assam and Tamil Nadu. Baijayant Panda has been appointed as the election in-charge for Assam. Similarly, Piyush Goyal has been appointed as the election in-charge for Tamil Nadu.

Koraput, Dec, 16:  Corruption in the dense forest area of Koraput has left residents struggling to survive. People are shivering in the biting cold, living in broken huts and battling harsh conditions. Many families lack basic necessities like warm clothing, food, and medical care, making daily life a constant struggle. Locals say that despite repeated appeals to authorities, little has been done to improve their situation,…

Delhi, Dec, 16:  Former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Rajkumar Goel will take oath as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office and secrecy to him. A three-member selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had recommended Goel’s name. Goel is a 1990 batch retired IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh–Goa–Mizoram–Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre.

Ganpur, Dec, 16: A preparatory meeting for the Ranpur Festival ‘Arjun’ 2026 was held today at the local Panchayat Samiti hall under the supervision of Ranpur Block Development Officer Manoj Kumar Nayak. Present at the meeting were local legislators, festival committee president Surama Padhi, Panchayat Samiti chairperson Nirmala Behera, Ranpur Area Council chairperson Rangin Mahanti, senior festival advisor Bipin Kumar Padhi, Samaj representative Priyabrata Praharaj,…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 16: The under-construction Raipur–Visakhapatnam economic corridor is expected to be fully operational by December 2026. Built at a cost of ₹16,482 crore, this corridor will accelerate development in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. The project will enhance infrastructure in remote areas and improve livelihoods along the route. It will reduce the travel distance by approximately 137 km and save 7 hours of travel…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 16: The Odisha Secondary School Teachers’ Association (OSSTA), the largest teachers’ organization in Odisha, has expressed its moral support for the ongoing primary teachers’ dharna (protest) on Gandhimarg, Bhubaneswar. It is noted that teachers from all primary schools in the state have been protesting on Rajarasta, Bhubaneswar, demanding their pending dues for two years. Since 2001, all serving primary teachers have been requesting…

Dabugan,Dec, 16:  A state-level cricket competition for girls under 17 has been ongoing in Jagatsinghpur district since [date missing]. From the participating Nabarangpur team, six students from the Government Girls’ High School, Dabugan (A) have been selected. The selected students are Anjana Pujari, Gangabali Mehera, Yashoda Majhi, Gayatri Bhatra, Bandita Bhatra, and Urmila Bhatra. The district-level player selection program was held on the 3rd of…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 16:  The government will provide financial assistance for the marriage of a girl under the Chief Minister’s Kanya Vivah Yojana. Guidelines for this scheme have been issued, and a circular has been sent to all district collectors by the Department of Women and Child Development. Under this scheme, a girl will receive Rs 51,000 for her marriage. The guidelines specify that the age…

Kotpad, Dec, 16: A social worker and distinguished football player from the Kotpad region, Sheshananda Shatrushalya, a recognized referee of the State Football Association, passed away at the age of 92. Due to age-related health issues, he breathed his last at his residence. The late Shatrushalya played for the Kotpad-E team during the 1980s and gained considerable fame at both district and state levels. He…

Pur, Dec, 16:  The Fourth Annual Friendship Gathering of the Undivided Koraput District Lever Drivers’ Association was held today, Saturday, at the Bori Gumma Upper Primary School playground under the chairmanship of Kum Harijan, President of the Association. The program was attended by several dignitaries, including Harihar Harijan, editor of the Bori Gumma District Organization, as the chief guest, and Jagannath Panda, honored guest; Kedar…

Koraput,  Dec, 16:  The Koraput District Police celebrated the 63rd Home Guard Day at the local police grounds. Rohit Kumar Verma, District Police Officer of Koraput, attended as the chief guest, received the parade salute, and later delivered a message on this occasion along with senior officials, including the President, Chief Minister, Home Guard DG, and other dignitaries. During the event, emphasis was laid on…

Jeypore Dec, 16: The Border Security Force (BSF), India’s first line of defense tasked with protecting the country’s borders, celebrated its 61st Raising Day as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations on 6th December with patriotic enthusiasm. Established after the 1965 India-Pakistan war, the BSF has consistently upheld its motto of vigilance “Duty unto Death,” symbolizing its commitment to national security. To honor the courage,…

Tentulikunti, Dec, 16: In Tentulikunti, Shobhashini Panigrahi, the mother of BDO artist Manoj Kumar Panigrahi, passed away last month on the 26th at around 10:30 PM in her native village in Bodakutur, Kolampur Block, Kalahandi district. During this sorrowful time, local leaders and dignitaries expressed their condolences to the grieving family. Nabarangpur MLA Gourishankar Majhi and former MP Parshuram Majhi personally conveyed their sympathies. They…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 16: As part of the celebration of Mandei Festival 2025, an attractive district-level Kantha (embroidered quilt) art competition was organized today at the office premises of the District Collector, Nabarangpur. The event was successfully coordinated by the District Education Officer, District Welfare Officer, and District Culture Officer. The competition was divided into two categories: student level and professional level. In both categories, a…

Bargarh, Dec, 16:  A financial grant of Rs 1 crore has been approved for the Bargarh Dhanu Jatra. 200 artists will receive an honorarium of Rs 10,000 each. The funds have been sanctioned by the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture. This year, the Dhanu Jatra will be held from December 24 to January 3, 2026. The Dhanu Jatra festival will be live-streamed through LED…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 16:  There is a plan to complete the Bhubaneswar Ekamra Project works before Shivaratri.  Ekamra MLA Babu Singh said that a new tender will be issued within 15 days.  “Work has been halted in places where there were land acquisition issues.”  The Law Minister has directed that the work be completed before Shivaratri.  The agency that was earlier awarded the work caused delays, said Babu Singh. Therefore, a new…

 Rayagada, Dec, 16:  A single major issue has been raised both in Parliament and in the Odisha Legislative Assembly—the establishment of a medical college in Rayagada district. Despite the presence of a so-called “double-engine” government at both the Centre and the State, local MPs and MLAs have questioned why the earlier announcement of setting up a medical college in every district has not been implemented.…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 16:  The remuneration of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) has been doubled. The Election Commission has announced an increase in remuneration. The payment has been raised from Rs 6,000 to Rs 12,000. The incentive amount for electoral roll revision has also been increased byRs 1,000. The remuneration of BLO Supervisors has been increased from Rs 12,000 to Rs 18,000. The remuneration of AEROs and EROs…

New Delhi, Dec 15: – The season of wonder is here at Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, where twinkling lights, heartwarming melodies, and the scent of spiced delights awaken the true spirit of the holidays. Playful elves, a majestic Christmas tree, and sparkling décor craft moments of connection and delight, while cozy corners for little ones and thoughtful surprises around every turn make every celebration feel warm,…