Bhubaneswar,: After much debate and controversy, the Odia film ‘Sanatani’ is set to be released tomorrow. The film will be screened in 22 theaters across Odisha, with its premiere show scheduled to take place at Shriya Swati Stuti Cine Complex in the afternoon. Meanwhile, the police have been put on alert due to concerns that the film’s screening might lead to potential law and order…
Matriculation Exams Set to Begin from February 21, Over 5 Lakh Students to Participate
Cuttack: The matriculation examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) will be held from February 21 to March 6. Along with the matric exam, the State Open School Certificate (SOSC) and Sanskrit Madhyama examinations will also be conducted simultaneously. The Board has announced that a total of 2,979 exam centers have been selected across the state for this purpose. This year, 5,10,770 students…
Sambalpur University Researcher Identifies Bargarh as Kidney Disease Hotspot
Bargarh: Due to the extensive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the Hirakud Command Area, there has been an increase in crop production, but simultaneously, a rise in kidney-related diseases has been observed. Researchers have advised the Bargarh administration to promote the widespread use of RO (Reverse Osmosis) water systems to mitigate the impact. Researchers from Sambalpur University informed the administration about the efforts…
Dhanpur High School Celebrates Annual Function with Grand Performances
JEYPORE: The annual festival of Unnita High School, Dhanpur, was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The event was graced by Shri Shakti Mahapatra,B D O, Jeypore, as the chief guest. Shri Kailash Chandra Satapathy, A B E O, Shri Swapneswar Nayak, B E O, Kotpad, and Shri Balibhadra Gappa, Sarpanch of Dhanpur, attended as honored guests. The event was presided over by the school’s Headmaster, Shri…
Goddess Jagatjanani’s Donation Box Opened in Spiritual Ceremony
Jeypore: On Thursday, the donation box (hundi) of Maa Jagatjanani Temple was opened. After counting, a total of ₹12,42,870 was found. The process began with special rituals in the morning, after which official permission was granted to open the hundi. The hundi was opened at 10:30 AM in the presence of temple trust officials. The counting continued until 6 PM. Around 20 committee members participated…
Drummer Finds Solace in Art During Personal Struggles
Jeypore: For some, art is a passion, for others, it’s a source of joy and entertainment, while for a few, it becomes an identity. However, for certain artists, art turns into a compassionate friend during tough times. After losing his father at the age of 15, Kunjabihari Singh, an artist from Madala Sahi in Jaypur, became self-reliant through his art, earning a livelihood and supporting…
Odisha Achieves Milestone in Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Campaign
Bhubaneswar: Starting from the 10th, a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) program will be launched in six filariasis-endemic districts of Odisha to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). This campaign will continue until the 19th. To raise public awareness about the causes and prevention of this disease, a state-level media awareness workshop was organized on Thursday in the conference hall of the Directorate of Health Services with the…