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Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 10:  Response from the Supply Minister to the Ministerial Committee at the Minister’s Office regarding Paddy Procurement: A ministerial-level committee has been formed for paddy procurement. Committees have been formed within each department for proper coordination. Each district has been assigned a minister responsible for monitoring. In every mandi, one officer will be assigned responsibility by the District Collector. Officers will report to the…

Kolnara, Dec, 10:   The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was observed at the office of the BEO (Block Education Officer) in Kolnara under the auspices of BEO Manjulata Jena. As part of the programme, an awareness rally was conducted involving differently-abled students and their parents. Following the rally, various competitions were organized for students, including Musical Chair, Jalebi Race, Drawing, Ball-Finding, and Music competitions.…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 10:  The Matric (Class 10) Examination will begin from February 19. The exam will start at 9:00 AM and continue till 11:30 AM. A notice has been issued by the Board. The exams will be conducted from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Only for Mathematics, an additional 15 minutes will be provided—meaning the Maths exam will end at 11:45 AM instead of 11:30 AM.…

Dashapalla, Dec, 10:  On National Highway 57 connecting Khordha and Balangir, Dashapalla lies 123 kilometers from Bhubaneswar. Dashapalla has an ancient history. Many legends are linked to this place, and attractions such as the Deobhanga royal palace, Shri Mahavir Temple, Khol Mahavir, Jagannath Temple, Bhimara Hills, Deer Park, Kuaniaria Water Reservoir, and the Takara Pakha Ragand Waterfall always draw tourists. Every year, tourists look forward…

Nabarangpur, 4891 (Yuva Morcha Bureau): Under the guidance of the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, a nationwide 100-day campaign titled Child Marriage-Free India (CMFI) has been launched. Following this, the aspirational district of Nabarangpur has also inaugurated this campaign. At the district-level programme organized with the support of the District Social Welfare Department and voluntary organisations, the Chairperson of the State Child Protection…

K. Dabugaon, Dec, 10:  In Motigaon village under Junapani Panchayat of Dabugaon Block, Nabarangpur district, the Block Agriculture Department distributed free gram (chickpea) seeds to farmers on Wednesday. Dabugaon MLA Manohar Randhari attended as the chief guest and distributed the seeds to the farmers. These seeds were distributed for cultivation during the Rabi season, for crops to be grown after the paddy harvest. In Dabugaon…

Jharigaon, Dec, 10:  For the past few days, the weather in the Jharigaon area has been highly unpredictable. Some days it is cloudy, some days it rains, and on others, the intense cold combined with thick fog engulfs both villages and towns. The weather seems completely out of sync with normal seasonal patterns. For the past two days, the daytime sky has remained cloudy, and…

Nabarangpur,  Dec, 10:  On the occasion of “Mandei,” the cultural festival of Nabarangpur district, a discussion session was held on the district’s Maa Penduni Temple, folk songs, culture, and four eminent personalities of the district — Dr. Sadashiv Tripathy, litterateur Bhagirathi Patra, martyr Baga Pujari, and Odia film star Shri Ram Panda.  Nabarangpur College.

Nabarangpur,  Dec, 10:  The Child Marriage–Free India Campaign was officially launched at the Sarojini Kalyan Mandap by the district administration in collaboration with the Association for Literacy and Awareness. This 100-day special awareness campaign, from 23 November to 8 March, carries great importance for Nabarangpur district, as child marriage continues to take place here at a significantly high rate. The inaugural program was presided over…

Jharsuguda , Dec, 10:  A farewell felicitation ceremony was organized on Sunday at the Pathapranta Facility Centre located on the premises of Kuremal Line Hotel for five teachers who retired from Panchayat High School, Samarbaga under Lakhanpur Block. The event was hosted by the Alumni Association of the school. According to available information, this school was established in 1987, and Headmaster Shantanu Panigrahi, who had…

Sambalpur,   Dec, 10:  A total of 10 tenders have been submitted for the much-awaited barrage to be constructed near Ayodhya Sarobar on the Mahanadi River in Sambalpur. The tender papers have already been opened. In the first stage, technical evaluation of the tender documents is underway. After the technical evaluation is completed, they will be forwarded for financial evaluation. It is expected that the entire…

Agribusiness Summit 2025 Concludes with Minister Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary Emphasizing Water Security and Sustainable Growth Agribusiness Summit 2025 organised by PHDCCI at Taj Palace, New Delhi offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the insights and commitments shared over the course of the event. Leaders, experts, and participants come together one last time to celebrate the progress made and to reinforce their dedication to…

Royal Orchid Hotels Expands Foothold in North India with New Signing in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand Bengaluru, Dec 09: Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHL), one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality chains, today announced the signing of a new property in Rishikesh, the spiritual and adventure capital of the world. The new hotel, set to be operated under a management agreement, marks a strategic entry into the vibrant, high-growth tourism…

Bengaluru, Dec 09:- The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore ushered in the holidays with a tree-lighting soirée that felt equal parts timeless tradition and modern spectacle. Set within the hotel’s grand Lobby Lounge, already an ode to opulence, the evening shimmered to life beneath the glow of a meticulously adorned Christmas tree, a stunning focal point that transformed the space into a scene of festive romance. The night began…