Bhubaneswar, Dec, 04: For the financial year 2025-26, the government will present an additional budget of Rs 10,000 crore. The proposal for this supplementary budget will be placed in the upcoming State Cabinet meeting on the 24th. It will then be introduced in the Winter Session of the State Legislative Assembly, beginning on the 27th. After approval by the Cabinet, the budget proposal will be sent…
Government Announces Affordable Housing Scheme in the Capital
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 04: The government will provide houses at affordable prices in the capital. This information was given by Urban Development Minister Krushnachandra Mahapatra. Houses will be provided at prices ranging from Rs14 lakh to Rs50 lakh. “Under this, 90 houses have already been prepared through the pilot project,” he said. These houses are also available under the BHK scheme – Krushnachandra Mahapatra. “The government will construct and provide…
Gopeshwar Hands Out ‘Chabil Madhubarnabodha’ to Students in Awareness Drive
Koraput, Dec, 04:: Gopeshwar Garada, who works in the LIC office in undivided Koraput district and is continuously striving for the promotion of the Odia language, today began distributing the book Chabil Madhubarnabodha to students, starting from tree-planting activities in Lakshmipur block of Koraput district. He has been traveling throughout undivided Koraput district, reaching Banda Ghati, personally purchasing necessary items from his own earnings, and…
Grand Celebration Begins with Inaugural Unity March
Nabarangpur, Dec, 04:: On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the State Government’s Department of Sports and Youth Services and the district administration organized a grand ceremony. The “Unity March” was inaugurated with school and mass education department minister Nityananda Gand as the chief guest. Special guests included Lok Sabha MP Balabhadra Majhi, MLA of Nabarangpur Gauri Shankar…
Divyang Student Returns to School, Inspires Classmates with Determination
Mathuli, Dec, 04: A differently-abled student from the village of Mahupadar under Mathili Block in Malkangiri district, who had stopped attending school while in Class 8, has now returned. After senior teacher Randhakar Pal learned about this news, he informed Sumit Sumi, the Group Education Officer. Following the instructions of BEO Shri Biswas, efforts were made to bring the differently-abled student, Jayaram Madi, back to…
HyFun Foods Champions Sustainable, Soil-Driven Farming on World Soil Day
Mumbai, Dec 04: HyFun Foods is one of India’s leading frozen food manufacturers, built on a robust seed-to-shelf model that ensures quality, consistency, and traceability. As the country’s largest processor of processing-grade potatoes, HyFun combines advanced agronomy, efficient value chains, and world-class manufacturing to deliver premium frozen snacks to consumers in India and across global markets. Supporting this engine is HyFarm, HyFun’s dedicated Agri Business…
Koraput in Winter: The Heavenly Crown of Odisha
Perched gracefully in the Eastern Ghats, Koraput is often called the “Heaven of Odisha,” and for good reason. Here, mist drapes over emerald hills, waterfalls burst into life, and tribal culture breathes through every village, festival, and melody. But come winter—between November and February—Koraput transforms into something even more magical. The crisp air, golden sunlight, and dreamy fog rolling over its mountains make it one…
Community Mourns the Passing of Arbind Pradhan; Condolences Pour In
Mahanga, Dec, 03: In Gopalpur village, Gopalpur Panchayat, Mahanga Block, Cuttack district, Arbind Pradhan (66) passed away due to a heart attack on the morning of 16/11/2025 at 7:15 AM. He was working at Shiksha and Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar. His demise has cast a shadow of grief in the local community. The S High Can Organization, Gopalpur, expressed condolences on his passing. The organization’s president,…
Devotees Gather in Large Numbers as Bhagavata Mela Festival Is Celebrated
Pampala, Dec, 03:A seven-day Bhagavata festival was celebrated at the Samadhi Madhupitha of Shri Shri Mahapurusha Gopal Das in Nadia Sahaspur village, Pansapu Panchayat, Mahanga Block. The festival began with a grand mela (gathering) and spiritual events on Tuesday night. Organized by the Shri Shri Gopal Das Bhagavata Mela Committee, the festival featured Shri Jagannath idols along with Bhagavata scriptures brought from Sahaspur, Patarajpur, and…
District-Level Unity March Flagged Off from Papadahandi Shaheed Minar
Papadahandi, Dec, 03: On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and under the support of the Odisha Government’s Sports and Youth Services Department and the district administration, a district-level Unity March was held today. The march started from the Shaheed Minar in Papadahandi and proceeded to the Khel Padia in Majhiguda, Nabarangpur, carrying the slogan “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-Reliant India). A…
Government Announces Plan to Establish DCCBs in All Districts
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 03: A revolution is coming to the state’s cooperative system. In the coming days, this system will be strengthened further. Following directions from the Central Government, several new initiatives are being taken to bring transformative changes in the cooperative sector of the state. Accordingly, District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) will be opened in all districts. People of one district will no longer have…
Shivun Earns Spot in Odisha Under-19 Cricket Team
Brahmapur, Dec, 03:The young cricketer Shivun Nanda from Brahmapur has been selected for the Odisha Under-19 cricket team. Ahead of the upcoming Cooch Behar Trophy, the BCCI announced a squad of 18 probable players, and Shivun’s name is included in it. Recently, he delivered a promising performance in an international-level Indian cricket match. Last year as well, he secured a place in this competition. Shivun…
New Campus Progress: Vikramdev University Receives 40 Acres of Land Patta
Jeypore, Dec, 03: The path has been cleared for Vikramdev University’s new campus! A patta (land deed) for 40 acres of land identified in Randapalli was handed over on Monday by Additional Tahsildar Chittaranjan Pattnayak to University Registrar Maheshwar Nayak. Once the patta is formalized and the DPR (Detailed Project Report) is approved, construction work on the new campus is expected to begin soon. The…
District Administration Observes National Press Day with Special Programmes
Nabarangpur, Dec, 03: Every year, National Press Day is observed on November 16, and this year, it was celebrated in Nabarangpur as well. On this occasion, the district administration organized a discussion session with all local journalists at the Mission Shakti auditorium. The chief guest was Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, while the guest of honor was Nabarangpur MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi. They emphasized the importance of…
Joint Open Schools to Offer Education Up to Class 12; Students Get New Opportunity
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 03: The Education and Mass Literacy Department has taken steps to reduce the dropout rate in schools. To ensure that no student remains illiterate, students can now continue their studies up to Class 12 in the State Open School (SOS) system. This initiative has been implemented by the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA), which has signed an agreement with the National Institute of…
Govind Mahapatra Donates Land for Construction of New Temple
Nabarangpur, Dec, 03: Govind Mahapatra of the city’s Goudsahi area has donated land for the construction of a new Laxmi-Narasimha Narasimha Temple near Lalitadipura Sasan on the outskirts of the city. The donated land, approximately one acre in size, is located along the Tiliamguda-Bharatmala road. A trust and committee have been formed for the construction of the temple. Devendra Patra has been appointed as the chairman…
Foundation Stone Laid for Malatibadi–Bhatkhali Road Development Project
Polasara, Dec, 03: Every village will be connected through a proper paved road. In this context, the foundation stone for the development of the Malatibadi-Bhatkhali road in Polasara block was laid recently. The ceremony was attended by Gokulananda Mallik, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Resources Development, and MSME, as the chief guest, who also participated in laying the foundation stone. Under the support of the Rural…
Deepak Memorial Public School Hosts Enthusiastic Sports Festival
Polasara, Dec, 03: To ensure the overall physical and mental development of students along with academics, Deepak Memorial Public School, located in Dasharath Nagar, Polasara, organized its Annual Sports Competition on Monday at the Khola Padia ground in Belgaon. Under the supervision of the school’s Chairperson Pratibha Rath, the two-day sports festival was celebrated with enthusiastic participation from all students. Events and Participation To foster…
Ranpur Hosts Senior Citizens’ Identification Ceremony with Community Participation
Ranpur,Dec, 03: The Ranpur Retired Government Employees’ Association organized a felicitation ceremony and Senior Citizen ID Card distribution program on Monday afternoon at the Ranpur NAC Kalyan Mandap. Guests and Program Highlights The event was graced by: Chief Guest: Surama Padhi, MLA of Ranpur and Deputy Speaker Chief Speaker: Chittikanta Pradhan (SDPO, Sarankul) Distinguished Guests: Ranjan Mahanti (Chairperson, Ranpur Notified Area Council), Ashish Dev Sahu…
Thanksgiving Meeting Held After Nuapada By-Poll; CM Calls It a Historic Victory for Unity
Bhubaneswar, Dec, 03: “We did not have an agent at every polling booth earlier. But we learned from the previous defeat, reviewed it thoroughly, and today we have emerged victorious,” said the Chief Minister, addressing a massive thanksgiving meeting following the Nuapada by-election victory. He added that the entire party collectively carried out ‘Operation Nuapada’. The people of Nuapada turned out in record numbers and, with…
Youth Seriously Injured in Sudden Bear Attack
Nandahandi, Dec, 03: Wild animals generally remain in forests, and even arrangements for drinking water are provided by the Forest Department. However, due to extensive maize and sugarcane cultivation in the region, many areas have increasingly become forest-like, creating a favorable environment for bears to roam. As a result, sightings of bears wandering into villages have become more frequent. In B. Maliguda Panchayat under Nandahandi…