Nabarangpur, Jan, 21: The PM SHRI Festival was celebrated at the local Raja Chaitanyadev Nodal High School under the supervision of District Education Officer Chhatrapati Sahu. Additional District Education Officer Prakash Chandra Mahalik attended the programme as the chief guest. At PM SHRI Raja Chaitanyadev Nodal Government High School, the honoured guests included Additional District Education Officer Supriya Nayak, District Science Supervisor Chittaranjan Pattanayak, social…
PM SHRI Festival Celebrated at School Level in Chandahandi
Chandahandi, Jan, 21: The State Government has declared 800 schools as PM SHRI Schools. Among them, the Government High School at Pujariguda in Chandahandi Block of Nabarangpur district has been selected. In accordance with the National Education Policy 2020 and as per the directions of the State Government, the PM SHRI Festival was celebrated at the first PM SHRI Government High School in Chandahandi under…
Ayushman Scheme Issues to Be Resolved Very Soon”
Bhubaneswar Jan, 21: The Health Minister informed today that the problems related to the Ayushman scheme will be resolved within the next three days. All issues concerning Ayushman Bharat cards will be sorted out very soon. Eligible beneficiaries who have not yet received their cards will be able to submit their details through digital platforms and also check the status of their applications. In the…
Two Brothers Join BSF and CISF, Bringing Pride to the Village
Koshagumuda ,Jan, 21: In a remote area like Koshagumuda block of Nabarangpur district, a wave of joy has swept through the village after the two sons of a poor farmer were selected for the CISF and BSF. The achievement has created a festive atmosphere in the village. According to information, Kamal Singh Bhatra and Budra Bhatra, sons of Khagu Bhatra and Gurubari Bhatra of Ghodadhonua…
District-Level Coordination Meeting Held for Implementation of ‘Gramodaya’ Scheme
Nabarangpur, Jan, 21: Under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, a district-level coordination meeting was held at the Ashok Mehta Conference Hall of the Collectorate for the implementation of the Gramodaya Scheme. The meeting focused on the overall development of four Left-Wing Extremism–affected blocks of Nabarangpur district. The meeting was attended by Chief Development Officer-cum-Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad Biranchi Narayan Darwan,…
General Council Meeting of Rayagada District Media Cares Held
Rayagada, Jan, 21: The General Council meeting of Rayagada District Media Cares was held today. The meeting was organized at the local Biju Patnaik Kalyan Mandap, where around 200 journalists working across all 11 blocks and three urban areas of the district participated. The State President of Media Cares, Bhakta Tripathy, attended the program as the chief guest. Senior journalists from across the state, including…
Borewell Drilling Truck Meets with Accident in Jharigaon–Chandahandi Ghat
Jharigaon,Jan, 21: An accident involving a borewell drilling truck has been reported from the Jharigaon–Chandahandi ghat in Nabarangpur district. According to information received, the truck lost control and overturned in the ghat section. The incident occurred this afternoon when the borewell drilling truck was traveling from Jharigaon block towards Chandahandi block. While passing through the ghat road, the vehicle lost balance and overturned. Two laborers…
Young Entrepreneur Amit Kumar Majumdar Sets an Example
Nabarangpur:Jan, 21: Highly educated Amit Kumar Majumdar had worked in reputed companies in big cities. However, with the aim of doing something new for his own region, he decided to start his own enterprise. While houses are being built, doors and windows are essential. Wooden products are expensive, whereas fiber-made doors and windows are not only attractive but also affordable. As a result, their demand has…
Regional Agricultural Machinery Fair Concludes in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, Jan, 21: The Regional Agricultural Machinery Fair for the year 2025–26 concluded today at Mandei Ground, Nabarangpur. The closing ceremony was attended as chief guests by Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi, District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain, Additional District Collector (Revenue) Biswajit Barman, and Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra. Chief District Agriculture Officer Sudhiranjan Behera inaugurated the valedictory function with a welcome address. During the fair, advance…
Present Odisha Legislative Assembly Building Will Not Be Demolished: Works Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 21: Present Odisha Legislative Assembly Building Will Not Be Demolished: Works Minister Former minister hints at the formation of a Legislative Council in the state “The present Assembly building will not be demolished; it will be preserved as a heritage structure” It will be used as a museum – Prithviraj Harichandan “If a Legislative Council is formed in the future, it can be used…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held at Kosagumuda
Nabarangpur, Jan, 21: A joint public grievance hearing camp was held today at the Kosagumuda Panchayat Samiti Conference Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Madkar Sandeep Sampad. Among those present were Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, Block Chairperson Sarbeshwari Majhi, CDMO Dr. Malay Pradhan, along with all district-level departmental officers. At the public hearing camp, a total…
Number of MLAs Likely to Increase in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 21: The number of Assembly constituencies in Odisha may increase in the future. Even before the formal delimitation process begins, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has hinted at a major expansion. Instead of the present 147 MLAs, nearly 200 MLAs may sit in the Odisha Legislative Assembly. A new Legislative Assembly building and a new Lok Seva Bhavan will be constructed on 71 acres…
MLA Inaugurates New Power Transformer
Tentulikhunti, Jan, 21: A new electricity transformer was inaugurated at Kukudabai Chowk, located on the Tentulikhunti–Nabarangpur road in Tentulikhunti block, by Nabarangpur MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi, who attended the programme as the chief guest. Among those present were Tentulikhunti BDO Manoj Kumar Panigrahi, Kukudabai Sarpanch Ratna Jani, Samiti Member Jitendra Harijan, and others. The programme was conducted by Tentulikhunti TPSODL Junior Engineer Bharat Tanti. Nabarangpur…
Buses to Be Equipped with ABSS and FDPS Coating for Enhanced Safety
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 21: In view of the recent incidents of buses catching fire suddenly in different parts of the country, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has expressed serious concern. Therefore, it has been directed that fire safety systems must be installed in all passenger buses. In this connection, a meeting was held today at the residence of Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan…
Outsourcing Employees to Begin Indefinite Strike from February 2
Cuttack, Jan, 21: Despite the government’s assurances to address the problems of outsourcing employees working in Cuttack district, the promises have not been implemented, leading to growing dissatisfaction. As the government has failed to fulfill their demands, outsourcing employees have decided to launch an indefinite work stoppage strike from February 2. This decision was announced on Sunday at a press conference held during the general…
Koraput’s Tourism Set for a Makeover, Deomali Takes Center Stage with Rs54 Crore Grant
Rayagada, Jan, 21: To transform the tourism landscape of Koraput district, the State Government has approved a grant of Rs54 crore. After Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida visited Koraput within the past year and were deeply impressed by its natural beauty, special emphasis has been given to the development of the tourism sector. In the first phase itself, the…
46th Annual Function of Kotpad College Held
Kotpad College celebrated its 46th Annual Function on 20 January 2026 at the college campus. The event was graced by the Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for School and Mass Education, Shri Nityanand Gond, who attended as the Chief Guest. The programme was also attended by several distinguished guests, including the Hon’ble MLA of Kotpad, Shri Rupu Bhatra; Shri Rameshwar Jena, representative of the Nabarangpur Member of…
Flipkart Deepens Marketplace Governance Framework to Strengthen Trust, Accountability, and Platform Integrity
Bengaluru, Jan 20: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, continues to invest in and strengthen its compliance governance framework to ensure fairness, authenticity, and trust across the platform. These systems are designed to operate with consistent standards, internal control, and audit-ready processes across the organisation. This proactive, layered approach is critical for governing a marketplace with millions of listings and over 1.4 million sellers. By combining…
Findability Sciences to Host Global Sugar AI Summit 2026 in Baramati
Findability Sciences announced that the Global Sugar AI Summit 2026 will be held on February 8, 2026, in Baramati, Maharashtra. Co-hosted by Agriculture Development Trust Baramati, Pantaleon Sugar Holdings, and UPCSC (University/Platform for Collaborative Sugarcane Science), and supported by sponsors Stomata Labs and Urja Bio Systems, the Summit will convene sugar producers, agritech innovators, policymakers and practitioners to accelerate practical, outcome-driven AI adoption across the…
Sheraton Hyderabad Celebrates Swaad Desh Ka with a Grand Republic Day Lunch
Hyderabad, Jan 20: As India marks 77 years of being a sovereign republic, Sheraton Hyderabad transforms patriotic fervor into a plate of memories with Swaad Desh Ka—where every bite tells a story of India’s culinary soul. Forget the usual buffet fanfare; this is about rediscovering the comfort of Chole Bhature eaten leisurely on a Sunday afternoon, the nostalgia of street-side Jalebi, and the simple joy of…
BLS International Awarded INR 100 Crore PEC Aadhaar Enrollment Project by Government of Bihar
New Delhi, Jan 20: BLS International Services Limited, a global leader in AI & tech-enabled, government-to-citizen services, today announced that it has been awarded the project for Permanent Enrollment Centers (PECs) for Aadhaar enrollment by the Department of Education, Government of Bihar. The project is valued at approximately INR 100 crore, and BLS International will execute it over a five-year period. The scope of the project includes the setting up…