Kotpad 1st February 2025 To accelerate healthcare services in the state, SUM Healthcare Services has initiated an extensive plan. To provide affordable and high-quality healthcare at the grassroots level, the organization will establish 50-bed multi-specialty hospitals in every district of Odisha. In this regard, a proposal submitted by SUM Healthcare to the state government has been accepted. This announcement was made during the Utkarsa Odisha Program…
Saraswati Puja to Be Celebrated at Shri Jagannath Temple on February 2
Kotpad 1st February 2025 There was a debate regarding the date of Saraswati Puja this year—whether it should be observed on February 2 or February 3. However, the Shri Jagannath Temple administration has resolved this uncertainty. According to Jitendra Sahu, the temple’s ritual administrator, Saraswati Puja will be conducted at the temple on February 2. As per tradition, on the day of Saraswati Puja, three 12-foot-long…
Bada Danda Gets Special Carpet as Authorities Prepare for Devotees Amid Scorching Heat
Kotpad 1st February 2025 As the summer season approaches, devotees visiting the Jagannath Temple often face extreme heat while standing in long queues for darshan. The intense heat causes discomfort and inconvenience. To mitigate these issues before the summer begins, the Shri Jagannath Temple and district administration have started extensive preparations to protect devotees from the scorching heat. To prevent devotees’ feet from burning due to…
Exploring Prayagraj? Here’s a Guide to the Best Local Delicacies You Must Try
Kotpad 1st February 2025 Millions of people gather at the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. The crowd is increasing day by day. The holy confluence of three sacred rivers—Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati—is present here, known as Triveni Sangam. This city is also famous for its food and beverages. Over the decades, some dishes served here have gained immense popularity. If you plan to visit Prayagraj, you must…
Farmers of Shundhigudaguda Stage Protest Over Canal Irrigation Issues
Kotpad 1st February 2025 After the completion of Kharif cultivation, farmers are now preparing for Rabi farming, which requires water. However, the main issue they face is the lack of adequate water supply through the canal. Although water was released from the canal on January 6, its maintenance remains a distant dream. Farmers had faced similar difficulties two years ago, receiving no assistance or support…
Complaint Lodged with BDO Over Discrepancies in Millet Distribution
Kotpad 1st February 2025 Beneficiaries from 13 villages under Kusumi Panchayat in Kotpad, Koraput district, have lodged a complaint with the local Block Development Officer (BDO) regarding the non-distribution of Mandia (Millet). The state government had announced that each ration card-holding family would receive rice along with 60 kg of Mandia. However, beneficiaries from Semiliguda, Bandaguda, and Kuagaon villages in Kusumi Panchayat have reported that they…
Government Extends Ration Card e-KYC Deadline by 15 Days for Beneficiary Convenience
Kotpad 1st February 2025 The state government has extended the deadline for ration card e-KYC until February 15. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced this decision during a review meeting in Bhawanipatna as part of his visit to Kalahandi. The minister stated that the extension was granted because some beneficiaries were unable to complete the process due to various reasons. Previously, the…
Puri Ready for Mahaprabhu’s Padma Besha Celebration as Preparations Conclude
Kotpad 1st February 2025 In a phased manner, Mahaprabhu will give darshan to devotees in the Padma Besha (Lotus Attire) on the upcoming Saturday. Under the supervision of the Badachhata Math, the traditional temple artisans, after observing the sacred food (Havishanna), have devotedly engaged in the preparation of the Padma Besha. On the night of February 1st (Saturday), Mahaprabhu will be adorned in this rare Padma…