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Bhubaneswar, Dec, 09:  Raghavendranath Bahidar, the first Chief Engineer of the State Energy Department and the first Chairman and Managing Director of Odisha Hydro Electric Corporation, passed away on December 1 in Bhubaneswar. He was 88 years old at the time of his death. His wife, son, daughter-in-law, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, and other family members and relatives were present by his bedside. Engineer Bahidar was…

Baipariguda, Dec, 09:  In Paliguda under Baipariguda Block, the Land Resource Data Vehicle (Land Resource Inventory Vehicle) has been launched. The event was held under the supervision of Mririka, Sub-Divisional Officer of the Local Water Division, and Narsingh Nayak, Officer of the Soil Conservation Department. Other dignitaries present on the occasion included: Block President: Prashant Gumpa Project Director, Water Division: Shiv Charan Jethi Scientists: Vivek…

Jeypore, Dec, 09: The 2nd, four passenger trains will arrive in Jaipur. These trains will operate from Koraput station. The trains are: Jagdalpur–Rourkela Intercity Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express Visakhapatnam–Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Up/Down Passenger On the 15th and 16th, these trains (Hirakhand and Intercity Up/Down) will continue to operate as usual. On the 9th and 16th, the Visakhapatnam–Kirandul–Visakhapatnam Up/Down Passenger will run up to Koraput. According to the East…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 09:  Post Offices to Move to Panchayat Offices 573 post offices have been instructed to be relocated to panchayat offices. A letter regarding this has been sent to all district collectors by the Panchayati Raj Department. While instructions for relocation of 573 post offices have been issued, only 71 have been completed so far. The remaining post offices are expected to receive relocation instructions…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 09 : Eight days after a student was injured due to a burst pressure cooker at the Kukudisemala Government Upper Primary School in Koshagumuda block, Nabarangpur district, and later rescued from the hostel in Pacheri by BJD leader Pradeep Majhi and handed over to the District Collector, the Chairperson of the State Child Rights Protection Commission, Babita Patra, personally visited Nabarangpur district today.…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 09:  The minimum temperature across the state is expected to drop by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. A yellow warning for dense fog has been issued for Koraput, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, and Kandhamal districts. The Water Resources Department has also issued a yellow warning due to dense fog. Impact on Daily Life Dense fog is disrupting normal life. It has become difficult to step…

Jeypore,  Dec, 09:   Climate change is significantly affecting poverty reduction in India, especially in states vulnerable to natural disasters. Irregular rainfall, floods, landslides, pollution, environmental degradation, and droughts are having a severe impact on social and economic conditions. To address these challenges, India has initiated efforts for poverty reduction and climate stability through seven major measures. At an international conference organized by the United Nations…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 09:  No new Panchayats or Blocks will be formed in the state at present. Applications for ward recognition of 2,501 villages have been rejected. 5,566 villages have already been granted ward recognition. Proposals for the remaining 1,177 villages are still under consideration. From Rayagada, 256 villages From Malkangiri, 235 villages From Gajapati, 233 villages From Ganjam, 200 villages …applications for recognition as wards have…

Koraput, Dec, 09:  There is a demand for the Koraput Coffee outlet near the Koraput District Collector’s office to open regularly. Tourists have complained that this is the second outlet of Koraput Coffee in Koraput city, which does not open consistently. Although there is a pure drinking water vending machine at the outlet, it is not working. The District Collector, Tapan Kumar Nayak, has instructed that…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 09:  Subsidy of Rs340 crore 95 lakh 75 thousand 481 has been provided for EV vehicles Information provided by Union Minister of Transport, Bibhuti Bhushan Jana. Currently, 2,19,677 EVs are running in the state. So far, 680 EVs have been purchased for government departments and institutions. 12 EV charging stations have been established at various locations in Bhubaneswar .

Kolnara,  Dec, 09: Bhabanishankar Prasad Mishra will join as the Additional Tahsildar of Kolnara. As Mr. Mishra is a resident of the Kolnara area, news of his transfer to Kolnara Tahsil has brought great joy among his family, friends, teachers, intellectuals, and the local community. It is noteworthy that Mr. Mishra joined the office of the Rayagada District Collector as a Junior Clerk in 2010.…

Nayagarh,   Dec, 09:  Regarding the establishment of a medical college in Nayagarh, Nayagarh MLA Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo raised the demand in the State Assembly. The Speaker himself repeatedly called the Health Minister to his chamber and urged him to set up the medical college at Chandapur. Responding to a question from Khandaapada MLA Dusmant Swain, Mukesh Mahaling gave such a reply, which led to heated…

Nabarangpur,   Dec, 09:  On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Nabarangpur organized a programme at Asha Kiran (an educational and vocational training centre for children with mental disabilities) under Nabarangpur district. During the event, fruits and sweets were distributed to differently-abled students. The programme was conducted under the direction of the Chairman of the District…

Semiliguda,  Dec, 09:  A significant discussion forum on determining the direction of development and progress of the youth of Koraput district was held today at Semiliguda College. The seminar, titled “The Youth Power of Koraput and the Path of Progress”, was graced by Bhrugu Baksipatra, Chairperson of the South Odisha Development Council and Executive President of the Ukrala Sammilani, as the chief speaker. The programme was…

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 09:  Sometimes hailstorms, sometimes heavy rain and floods become a curse for farmers, taking away their sleep. There is always fear at home that the crops may be destroyed. But now, there is no need to be afraid. On December 1, the Government is going to launch this scheme for the Rabi season 2025–26…

Rayagada,  Dec, 09: Local residents have demanded the reinstallation of the revered Goddess Ma Majhighariani’s photo on Platform No. 1 of the newly constructed Rayagada Railway Station. Earlier, a photo of the Goddess existed on the old station’s Platform No. 1. In this regard, on behalf of the Rayagada Sri Majhighariani Temple Trust Board, social worker P. Bhaskar Rao submitted a memorandum addressed to Governor…

Nabarangpur:Dec, 09:   As per the directions of the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha, the District Administration of Nabarangpur yesterday (19.09.2025) celebrated the District-Level Youth Festival 2025 with great joy and enthusiasm at the premises of the Women’s Degree College. The main objective of the festival was to bring together the youth force and provide them a platform to showcase their hidden…

Koraput, Dec, 09:  Sandeep Samantaray has once again been appointed as the Koraput District Youth Congress President for the second time. The list of presidents for 9 districts of Odisha has already been released.

Ingersoll Rand India Highlights How Advanced Air Technologies Can Help Industries Reduce Energy Costs and Strengthen Sustainability Gurugram, Dec 8:  As energy costs rise and sustainability expectations grow across India’s manufacturing ecosystem, Ingersoll Rand India is underscoring the critical role that advanced air technologies can play in helping industries reduce power consumption, lower operational costs, and accelerate their journey toward responsible manufacturing. Across India’s factories,…

India Dec 8: Unlimitr an AI-enabled global wellness platform offering accessible, personalized, and culturally adaptive health support  has expanded its leadership team with the induction of Gaurav Agarwal as Co-founder. A seasoned technology leader with expertise in enterprise systems and large-scale architecture, Gaurav has contributed to building billion-dollar product solutions for Fortune 500 giants including Google, Johnson & Johnson, and ExxonMobil. Born From Personal Struggle,…