Day: February 21, 2025

Bangalore, Karnataka, February 21, 2025: Arjunaa Academy for Achievers, a leading coaching center for JEE and NEET aspirants, is proud to announce the outstanding performance of its students in the JEE Main 2025 examination. At the Vijayanagar center, an impressive 57.14% of JEE students secured above 93%ile in their first attempt. Notably, none of these students had undergone any foundation program, attributing their success solely…

(New Delhi, February 2025) Shangri-La Eros New Delhi presents a journey to the heart of the Himalayas with an exclusive Himachali food pop-up at Tamra from February 19th to 23rd, 2025. This special culinary showcase brings the warmth and comfort of traditional Pahadi cuisine straight from the mountains to the table, offering both lunch and dinner experiences that celebrate the rich heritage of Himachal Pradesh’s…

New Delhi, On Saturday night, there was a huge crowd at the New Delhi railway station as people were heading to the Maha Kumbh Mela. Amidst this, a tragic stampede occurred, resulting in the deaths of 18 people and injuries to many others. Following the incident, security and crowd control measures at the railway station were tightened. Police personnel who were on leave had their…

Bhubaneswar: The General Secretary of the Odisha Stenographers’ Association, Dillip Kumar Dora, passed away on the 15th at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 49 years old. The late Dora was serving as a personal assistant at the Human Rights Commission. His sudden demise has deeply saddened the members of the association, especially those in Unit-9, where he resided. Expressing grief over this irreparable…

Kashipur: To address traffic issues, maintain law and order, and control crime, high-resolution CCTV cameras have been installed at various intersections in Tikiri, Kashipur Block. The cable connections and monitoring of these cameras are managed by the Tikiri police station. It is now being discussed that traffic violators—such as those riding bikes without helmets, driving four-wheelers without seat belts, or speeding—will no longer be able…

Rayagada: Andhra Pradesh is unable to accept the announcement of the Rayagada Railway Division. Some political leaders from Andhra are making various arguments and attempting to prevent the integration of the K-K (Koraput-Kirandul) rail line into the Rayagada Railway Division. Andhra BJP President D. Purandeswari and BJP spokesperson Sudipta Rao have demanded the preparation of a new DPR (Detailed Project Report) for the K-K rail

Biridi: The bright lighting system at the entrance of 22 Mouza, located at Bagalpur-Maindpur Bridge Square in Biridi Block, has become non-functional. Despite being a major junction used by representatives and residents of 22 Mouza, it has been unfortunate that no one has paid attention to this issue, according to local residents. The government has been providing grants through MLAs, MPs, and Gram Panchayats for…

Rasulpur: A review meeting was conducted by the Rasulpur Block Administration, where officials emphasized the need to expedite various development projects in different panchayats. BDO Satyananda Dash reviewed the development works at the panchayat level. Several administrative officials, including junior engineers, panchayat executive officers,  DIO, and officials from the Panchayati Raj Department, attended the meeting. Block-level officers participated in the discussion and shared their views…

Rasulpur: Errors in Aadhaar cards are causing significant difficulties for beneficiaries. Whether it’s transferring government grants to beneficiaries’ bank accounts, adding names to ration cards, conducting e-KYC, providing financial assistance to pension beneficiaries, or disbursing funds for schemes like KALIA and BALIA for farmers, Aadhaar-related issues are becoming a major hurdle. If there are discrepancies in Aadhaar details, beneficiaries are being deprived of their rightful…

Rasulpur: In Rasulpur block, 168 families who are employed in government jobs have been found to be holding ration cards. These families have been informed through the panchayat to return their cards. The department has initiated the process of excluding taxpayers, four-wheeler owners, and families with a monthly income of ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 from the ration card scheme. As a result, 1,312 ineligible families in…

Kolnara: The annual function of Meenajhola Government Upper Primary School, under Jharadi Panchayat in Kolnara block, was celebrated under the supervision of Headmaster Krishna Prasad Mishra. The event was presided over by ABEO Pitrudev Bidika, while Bankili Sarpanch Kuni Mandangi and School Management Committee President Chandrabati Kumbrika attended as honored guests. The guests provided valuable guidance to the students. The school’s girl students performed a…

Papdahandi: The bi-monthly General Assembly Meeting of OYUJE was held at a hotel near Papdahandi Mruga Vihar under the chairmanship of District President Sushant Kumar Behera. The event was attended by General Secretary Chidananda Sahu, State Executive Member Sumit Ghanta, Executive Secretary Maheshwar Behera, Joint Secretary Falguni Patra, Vice President Sanjay Padhi, Joint Secretary Mohammad Husein, Block President N. Janardhan Rao, and Treasurer Khageswar Mahankud,…

Jharigaon (Nabarangpur district): The tribal-dominated Jharigaon block in Nabarangpur district continues to witness child marriage due to a lack of awareness. Despite ongoing efforts by the administration to curb this practice, more widespread awareness campaigns are needed, especially in remote areas. Today, a child marriage was about to take place between a minor girl from Podalaganda village under Badatemera Panchayat and a minor boy from…

Bhubaneswar: The Private Lecturers Association of grant-in-aid and non-grant (+2 and +3) colleges across Odisha has announced a protest in front of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on the 20th. This protest is being organized by teachers who were appointed by management committees between 2008 and 2013. The association leaders, including President Dr. Deba Bijaya Mishra, Secretary Ravi Narayan Karan, Bharat Charan Sahu, Tapan Tarei, Chitrasen…

Chikiti: Ganjam District Collector Dibyajyoti Nua Parida recently inspected the under-construction building of the Girisola Cluster Health Center in Chikiti block. Despite the completion of the building, electricity and drinking water connections have not been provided, leading the District Collector to express dissatisfaction. He has instructed the concerned electricity and water departments to complete the required work immediately. Additionally, he has directed the health department…