Bhubaneswar, Dec, 08: Inaugurated by the Chief Minister To continue from December 6 to 17 Jnanpith Awardee Dr. Pratibha Ray joined the inaugural ceremony Chief Minister urged everyone to buy books and gift them to others “If the number of readers increases, writers and poets will be motivated and more books will be published,” said the Chief Minister Odisha’s Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, while inaugurating…
District Collector Chairs Public Grievance Camp to Address Citizen Issues
Nabarangpur, Dec, 08: A public grievance camp was organized at the District Council Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. Other officials present included Additional District Collector (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia, Chief Development Officer of the District Council Biranchi Narayan Darowan, Additional RCS Officer Aditya Kumar Sen, Divisional Forest Officer Shubhendu Prasad Behera, Sub-Collector of Nabarangpur Prakash Kumar Mishra, and other…
Nabarangpur Hosts Junior Red Cross Counselor Training Camp
Nabarangpur: Dec, 08: A one-day Junior Red Cross Counselor Training Camp was organized at Government Indira Priyadarshini High School, Kukudabai, jointly by the Nabarangpur District Junior Red Cross Unit and the State Junior Red Cross Branch. The chief guest for the program was Additional District Education Officer Prakash Chandra Mahalik, while Prabhasini Mahanti and District Junior Red Cross Editor Prabhat Pattnaik were honored guests. Other…
District Health Committee Nabarangpur Observes World AIDS Day with Awareness Events
Nabarangpur, Dec, 08:To raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and this year’s theme: “Eliminate Stigma, Transform AIDS Response”, a public awareness rally was organized from Nabarangpur Municipality Chowk to RCD High School, Padiya, involving nearly 300 participants. The event included NCC, NSS, Scouts, RRC, YRC, JRC, students from various higher secondary schools and colleges, officials from government and non-government organizations, and all Sakhi Unit staff. The rally…
Nabarangpur MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi Takes Charge of Government Quarter in Unit-8
Nabarangpur,Dec, 08: The newly elected MLA of Nabarangpur, Gauri Shankar Majhi, took possession of his government quarters (4-AR7) located in Unit-8, Bhubaneswar, and the house entry ceremony was held. The event began in the morning with rituals, traditional musical performances, and ceremonial lighting of lamps, creating a grand and festive atmosphere. The presence of hundreds of people made the event memorable, dignified, and prestigious. This gathering…
Opposition Leader Meets CM Naveen Patnaik; Former Governor Ganesh Lal Also Calls on Him
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 08: When the opposition leader met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas, Odisha’s former Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal also paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister. The meetings, held separately, drew political attention as both leaders discussed matters of state interest. While details of the conversations were not disclosed, sources indicated that the interactions were cordial. The back-to-back meetings at Naveen Niwas…
Call for Immediate Housing Support to Landless Families
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 08: Directions have been issued to provide immediate house allotment to eligible landless families. District Collectors have received strict instructions from the State Panchayati Raj Department. Delays in providing permanent houses to the landless will not be tolerated. A letter has been issued by the Panchayati Raj Department to ensure houses are provided to the beneficiaries. To resolve the landless issue, a meeting will be held on the…
Specialist Team Reaches Malkangiri Under Mukhyamantri Bayu Swasthya Seva Yojana
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 08: Under the “Mukhyamantri Bayu Swasthya Seva Yojana”, specialist medical services are being ensured for the residents of remote areas. To provide high-quality healthcare to the people of Malkangiri district, today (03.12.25), a specialist medical team from Sri Ram Chandra Bhanj Medical College & Hospital has arrived at the Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital. The team includes specialists and supporting staff from the departments of…
Bike and Scooter Collide Head-On Near Kotpad Police Station; Two Injured
Kotpad, Dec, 08: A bike and a scooter collided head-on near Kotpad Police Station and Ghumar High School, resulting in injuries to both the bike rider and the scooter rider. Local residents rushed to the spot and immediately informed the police. The injured were taken to the nearby hospital for treatment. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the…
Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida Inaugurates ‘Kalika’ Children’s Park in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 08: Honorable Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Prabhati Parida inaugurated the children’s park ‘Kalika’ for child care at Kharavel Bhavan premises in Bhubaneswar. The aim of ‘Kalika’ is to ensure safe childcare facilities for the children of employees while also enhancing the efficiency and productivity of the staff.
+2 Exams to Begin on February 18; Admit Cards to Be Released by December 15
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 08: The upcoming +2 Examinations will start from February 18 and continue until March 21. The examination dates were announced by Mrinalakanti Das, Chairman of the Board of Higher Secondary Education. A total of 4,07,037 candidates will appear for the exam, which will be conducted across 1,350 centers. Admit cards will be issued by December 15, and 210 hub cameras will monitor the…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Marked with Awareness Programs Worldwide
Daspalla, Dec, 08: The local Disable Relief Organization observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday. In the forenoon, floral tributes were offered at the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das, Madhusudan Das, and revolutionary Gobinda Mishra by a group of persons with disabilities along with students of Krishna Priya Devi Women’s College. Later, a sensitization rally was organized from Gandhi Padia…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi Pays Floral Tributes to Ramadevi Choudhury on Her Birth Anniversary
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 08: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the eminent freedom fighter, women leader, and social worker Ramadevi Choudhury, Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi offered floral tributes at her statue located on the premises of the Odisha Legislative Assembly and paid his humble respects.
Urban Vault Onboards Three Japanese GCCs – Nachi, Pioneer & Komatsu in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, December 08, 2025: Urban Vault, one of India’s fastest-growing managed workspace providers, has strengthened its enterprise portfolio by onboarding three major Japanese corporations—Nachi, Pioneer, and Komatsu—in Bengaluru. With these new tenants, Urban Vault now delivers workspace solutions to more than 50 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) across key Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Pune, and Gurugram. The addition of these Japanese industry leaders marks a significant…
Phulbani Observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Awareness Events
Phulbani, Dec, 08: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 was observed at the Gandhi Smruti Bhavan in Phulbani. Additional District Magistrate Kushal Chandra Naik attended the event as the Chief Guest. Distinguished guests included Dr. Akshaya Kumar Sahu, Additional District Medical and Public Health Officer; Bikhari Sahu, Sub-Collector of Phulbani; Rajesh Kumar Swain, District Education Officer; and Soumyaranjan Patra, Group Development Officer of…
Paschimeshwar Youth Association Launches Large-Scale Tree Plantation Drive
Jharsuguda, Dec, 08: A tree plantation program was organized by the Baba Paschimeshwar Youth Association of Telenpali Gram Panchayat under Lakhanpur Block in Jharsuguda district. While various industrial establishments growing in the district have failed to prevent deforestation, environmental pollution in the region has been increasing. In response, the Paschimeshwar Youth Association of Telenpali has taken up a conscious initiative and begun a small effort…
CREDAI Bhubaneswar Chapter Holds Oath-Taking Ceremony for Newly Elected Office-Bearers
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 08: The Bhubaneswar Chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) conducted its general meeting, during which appointment letters were issued to the newly elected office-bearers. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari, who attended the meeting, stated that from the coming December, issues related to apartments and land disputes will be resolved. On this occasion, Sheikh Mairajul Haq took oath as…
Minister Stresses Need for Strong Infrastructure to Empower Newly Elected CREDAI Office-Bearers
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 08: At a ceremony organized here on Tuesday by the Bhubaneswar chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI), the newly elected office-bearers formally assumed their responsibilities. Sheikh Mairajul Haq took oath as the new president of CREDAI Bhubaneswar and stated that dedicated efforts would be made for the growth of the organization. Former Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said that…
Odia Actress Anuradha Panigrahi to Join Jeypore Pathotsav on December 14
Jeypore, Dec, 08: Odia film actress Anuradha Panigrahi and Indian Idol singer Biswajit Mahapatra will take part in the Jeypore Pathotsav program on December 14, officials informed. Their participation is expected to add glamour and excitement to the cultural festival. A large audience is anticipated as both artists enjoy significant popularity among youth and music lovers. The organizers have stated that elaborate arrangements are being made…
Villagers Raise Severe Drinking Water Problems at Public Hearing
Nandapur, Dec, 08: A public grievance hearing camp was organized on Monday by the Nandapur Block Administration in Chatua Panchayat-2. A total of 17 complaints were registered regarding road connectivity, community halls, network issues, and the development of Anganwadi Centres. The major focus of the discussion was the drinking water crisis in the panchayat. Villagers submitted written complaints to BDO Durgaprasad Dora stating that: 90…
Scholars Hold In-Depth Discussion on the Life and Legacy of Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das
Dhenkanal, Dec, 08: A discussion circle was held on Monday at the foothills of Kapilas under the auspices of the Dhenkanal chapter of the Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das Foundation for Thought. State President of Utkal Sammilani, Prof. Adwait Kumar Patra; State President of the Foundation, Dr. Dayamanu Charji; retired Headmaster Biren Ray; social activist Bishwajit; Aryendu Kumar Jena; Gopal Samal; Debabrata Rout; Lotan Khuntia; and…