Manasthali shares crucial tips for students and parents to beat exam pressure

New Delhi, 14th February 2025: As the board exams are around the corner, students and their parents are feeling anxious. Manasthali, a prominent mental health and wellness organization, has come to their rescue and shared a set of tips to help students and their parents to reduce exam woes and enhance overall well-being during the crucial period. It has been seen that exam-related stress can…

Wazwan E Kashmir: Relishing Kashmir’s Culinary Delights at Radisson Blu Guwahati

Guwahati; February 14, 2025: Following its immense success last year, Radisson Blu Guwahati’s signature restaurant, Café B You, is delighted to bring back the much-loved ‘Wazwan E Kashmir’ from February 15 to February 24, 2025. The festival celebrates the rich and sophisticated culinary heritage of the Kashmir Valley, offering an unparalleled dining experience for food lovers in Guwahati. “The overwhelming response to the Kashmir Food…

Aditya Krishnatray Wins Hearts with SajnaVe This Valentine’s

Delhi, February 14, 2025 – Aditya Krishnatray, the rising star, is back with another heart-pleasing romantic track, the #SajnaVe, co-starring Simran Ghadai. Produced by Paperstone Productions and directed by Gurdev Aneja, this beautiful piece is presented by Vine Arora and sung by The Deep Gagan. The song, released on February 5, is already more than 1 lakh hits on Paperstone Productions’ official YouTube channel-an ideal…

OnePlus Unveils ‘Red Rush Days’ Sale, Offering Exciting Deals for Indian Shoppers

India, 14th February 2025: OnePlus, the global technology brand, today announced an exciting new initiative for the India community – the ‘Red Rush Days’ sale starting 11th February till 16th February 2025. During the sale period, India community members can enjoy exclusive discounts, exciting bank offers and lucrative EMI schemes on OnePlus community favourite products, including flagship smartphones, Nord series and IoT devices. OnePlus’ ‘Red…

Tributes Paid to Senior Revenue Assistant at District Council Office

Nabarangapur: Asim Pattnayak was a spiritually inclined, dutiful, and extremely amiable person. He had been associated with the Om Shanti organization for many years. The late Asim Pattnayak had earned the affection of everyone during his tenure in various tehsils, blocks, and the district office. In this condolence meeting among others present were Bijay Kumar Sahu, Suresh Pattnayak, Saurabh Das, Manoj Panda, Jitendra Choudhury, Pranati Majhi,…

Alert! Fake Rs500 Notes Circulating, Public Advised to Stay Vigilant

Jeypore: Just as you filter water before drinking, count and verify money before accepting it. Nowadays, simply counting money isn’t enough—you must carefully check each note. A slight lapse in attention can make you an easy target for fraudsters who may trick you with counterfeit notes. Recently, a significant number of fake notes have been found circulating in the city. Fraudsters are deceiving unsuspecting people by…

Public Demands a Corruption-Free District Labor Department

Nabarangpur: A demand has been raised to make the Nabarangpur District Labor Office free from the influence of middlemen. In this regard, a memorandum has been submitted to the Labor Commissioner, District Collector of Nabarangpur, Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi, and Odisha Welfare Board member Laxman Das. The demand was made by organizations under the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, including the Odisha Agricultural and…

Government to Distribute Deworming Medicine to Over 4 Lakh People

Nabarangpur The district-level National Deworming Day (February round) was inaugurated at Raja Chaitanya Dev Government High School in Nabarangpur. The event was graced by key dignitaries including CDMO Dr. Santosh Kumar Panda, DEO Chhatrapati Sahu, District Social Welfare Officer Draupadi Kahnar, DIPRO Manoj Kumar Behera, and DPM Sushant Kumar Praharaj. CDMO Dr. Panda addressed the students, explaining the purpose of Deworming Day, the benefits of taking…

Overcoming Challenges: Divyang Sadhu Sets an Example for All

Baipariguda, Sadhu Mundari, a disable person from Pipalguda village under Chandrapada Panchayat in Baipariguda block, has become self-reliant by driving an auto-rickshaw, turning into an inspiration for others. Sadhu was affected by polio in his childhood, which left one of his legs immobile. However, his self-confidence has made him self-sufficient. Although he managed to complete his primary education with the help of a walking stick, he…

Tragic Incident: Teacher Collapses and Dies While Heading to School

Pallahara, Trilochan Nayak (59), the headmaster of Rugudi Primary School under Saidha Panchayat in Pallahara police limits, Angul district, tragically passed away on Monday morning while on his way to school. Mr. Nayak, who was commuting from his rented house in Udayapur Sahi to the school, stopped briefly near the Saidha Panchayat office to inquire about the procurement date for his paddy at the mandi (market).…

Ration Cards to Be Canceled Without e-KYC, Warns Minister

Bhubaneswar, Strict Action on Ration Card e-KYC from the 15th  The process of ration card e-KYC will commence on the 15th of this month. As of now, around 37,85,496 beneficiaries have not completed their e-KYC. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has urged these beneficiaries to complete the e-KYC within the next six days. There will be no extension of the e-KYC deadline beyond…

Danger Looms: Hazardous Electric Pole in Nabarangpur Municipality Sparks Concern

Nabarangpur, 14th February 2025 An electric pole near the Budhi Thakurani Temple in the Ishwar Mandir Sahi area under the Nabarangpur municipality is in a dangerously broken condition. Despite repeated requests from local residents to the electricity department for its repair, the authorities have shown no response, according to complaints. With the electricity department remaining negligent, the public is raising concerns, questioning who will be held…

PM Modi Uses Cricket Analogies to Motivate Students in ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha held at Sundar Nursery in New Delhi today. He interacted with students of Class 10 and 12, offering them guidance on board exams while distributing rashi laddu. From discussing the benefits of millets to techniques for maintaining mental calmness, he shared valuable insights with students. Additionally, he advised teachers and…

Nabarangpur Collector Reviews 42 Complaints at Podahandi Block Conference Hall

Nabarangpur: A public grievance hearing camp was conducted under the joint chairmanship of Collector Shubhakara Mahapatra and SP Mihir Kumar Panda. Additional Collector Biswajit Barman and block officials participated in the event, where a beneficiary was provided with a wheelchair. Prominent attendees included Block Chairperson Hemalata Majhi, Vice Chairperson Sushant Behera, Additional Chief Development Officer Jadu Mani Nayak, BDO Kapildev Sahu, Tehsildar Tapan Majhi, and…

DRM Assures Smooth Railway Services for Kumbh Mela, Urges Devotees to Ignore Rumors

Prayagraj: During a press conference, Rayagada DRM Amitabh Singhal provided updates on railway services for the Maha Kumbh Mela. Since January 13, Indian Railways has been operating special train services to facilitate travel to Prayagraj from different parts of the country. Yesterday, 330 trains were running for the Kumbh Mela, carrying approximately 1.3 million passengers. Today, by afternoon, more than 200 trains had already been…

MLA Unhappy as Panchayat Officials Skip Chhatrapur Meeting

Chhatrapur: A Panchayat Samiti meeting was held at the Block Office Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Kirani Kumari Das. The meeting was attended by MLA Krishna Chandra Nayak, Vice-Chairperson S. Sharada Renghi, BDO Achyutananda Jani, ABDO Jayashree Nayak, and Panchayat Officer Banita Senapati. The MLA advised that development work should be carried out collectively at both the block and panchayat levels. However, despite prior…

Bhakta Charan Das Appointed as the New President of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee

Bhubaneswar: Senior leader and former Union Minister Bhakta Charan Das has been appointed as the President of the Odisha Congress. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced this through an official statement on Tuesday. Following the party’s dismal performance in the recent general elections in the state, former president Sarat Pattnayak had resigned from the post, leaving the position vacant. Bhakta Charan Das has served…

State Govt Announces Rs12,000 for Girl Birth, Rs10,000 for Boy to Promote Gender Equality

Bhubaneswar: The state government has made a major announcement for pregnant women in Odisha. If a male child is born, the family will receive Rs10,000, whereas for the birth of a female child, an additional Rs2,000 will be provided, totaling Rs12,000. This financial assistance will be available for up to two children and will be implemented under the combined provisions of the Mamata Yojana and…

Hundreds of Schools at Risk Due to Lack of Fire Safety Measures

Rayagada: 14th February 2025  According to regulations, fire extinguishers must be installed in schools to ensure the safety of students. The government has provided fire extinguishers and related safety equipment to all schools. However, with the summer season approaching, it has been observed that except for a few private schools, most government and private schools in Rayagada district lack these essential fire safety measures. In…

President’s Rule Imposed in Manipur Amid Political Uncertainty

 Manipur: The Government of India has imposed President’s Rule in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on February 9, 2025. This decision comes amid ongoing ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities, which has resulted in over 250 deaths and displaced thousands since 2023. The imposition of President’s Rule means that the state will be directly governed by the central…

Gupteswar Panigrahi Receives Prestigious Honor at Kala Mahotsav 2025

Jeypore 14th February 2025: Renowned artist from Koraput district, Gupteswar Panigrahi, has been honored at the Odisha Folk Art Festival 2025. The three-day festival, held in Bonai, Sundargarh district, recognized Panigrahi with a felicitation and citation, presented by MLA Laxman Munda. The event was graced by chief guest BDO Divyashankar Jayapuria, Mahasangha President Chaitanya Paik, satirical poet Devendra Sahu, international sportsperson Santosh Kumar Pradhan, social…