Day: February 28, 2025

27th February 2025: In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Ajay Bijli, the visionary behind PVR Cinemas, showcases his musical prowess alongside the maestro Amit Trivedi in the latest track from the Azaad Collab – ‘Beparwah’! A song that defines fearless living and boundless passion, ‘Beparwah’ is not just about music – it’s about the spirit of moving forward, chasing dreams, and embracing life without hesitation. Amit Trivedi’s…

Nabarangpur:Nabarangpur MP, Eng. Balabhadra Majhi, visited Kosagumuda Block, where he inspected the half-constructed bridge at Sadaranga Ghat. He discussed with departmental officials the need to expedite the construction work at the earliest. Later, at the Block Office, he conducted a review meeting with all block officials. He provided guidance on the effective implementation of central and state government schemes and discussed the overall development of…

Bhubaneswar: Out of more than 4,000 schools that had been closed due to a lack of students, 440 schools have now been reopened. These schools were reopened after receiving the green signal from the state-level committee. In Odisha, many primary schools where the student count had dropped below 20 were merged with nearby schools within a one-kilometer radius as part of a government decision taken…

Bhubaneswar: A major accident occurred at the Lingaraj Temple in the Ekamra Kshetra. Sevayat Jogendra Samartha was seriously injured after falling from a height of about 20 feet while ascending the temple’s crown (Chuda) carrying the Mahadeep at night. After hitting the temple’s stone structure and suffering severe injuries, he was immediately rushed to Capital Hospital in an ambulance. His condition is reported to be…

Nandahandi: A large crowd of devotees gathered at Shiva temples across Nandahandi on the occasion of Mahashivaratri and Jagara festival. Temples in Patharlasa, Mentry, Dhandara, Dangarbheja, Dahana, Sagarmunda, Maliguda, Sindhiguda, Rangamatiguda, Paluguda, Jagannathpur, and Jabaguda witnessed a huge influx of worshippers. Most Shaiva pilgrimage sites held regional theatrical performances as part of the night-long worship rituals. At Nandahandi Colony Square, a newly constructed Shiva temple was…

Kotpad: The Kotpad Lawyers’ Association has written to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting a posthumous Padma Shri award for the late Satyanarayan Adhikari, a distinguished lawyer from Koraput district and the creator and singer of Koraputia Desia songs. Satyanarayan Adhikari was not only a skilled lawyer but also an accomplished artist. As an approved artist of All India Radio (Akashvani) Jeypore,…

Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department has instructed school authorities to stay alert for the upcoming heatwave. All schools in the state must ensure additional facilities, including uninterrupted drinking water supply. Schools have been advised to maintain functional tube wells and ensure adequate potable water availability on campus. Parents are encouraged to send their children with water bottles, and schools must educate students on…

Prayagraj: Millions of devotees who believe in Sanatan Dharma have gathered at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj not just from India but from all over the world to take a holy dip. If we compare the number of bathers to the total population of India, nearly 50% of the country’s people have bathed in the Triveni Sangam. By Wednesday evening, the number of bathers had reached…

Kolkata: Good news for potato farmers! Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for potatoes has been increased to Rs900 per quintal. She made this announcement during a press conference, where she also criticized the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for releasing water without informing the state government. She stated that unseasonal rainfall has caused extensive crop damage. Recently, DVC released…

Cuttack: In the fiscal year 2021-22, Odisha’s per capita electricity consumption reached 2,264 kilowatt-hours (kWh), positioning it third among Indian states, following Goa and Punjab. This figure represents a significant increase from 1,559 kWh three years prior, marking a rise of approximately 31.13 percent In contrast, India’s national per capita electricity consumption for the same period was 1,255 kWh. This indicates that Odisha’s per capita…

New Delhi: Indian Railways has initiated efforts to develop trains capable of running at a speed of 280 km/h. A bullet train project is underway, which will operate at a speed of 320 km/h between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. However, according to government records, any train exceeding a speed of 130 km/h is classified as ‘high-speed.’ As per official documents, until July 3, 1989, trains running…

Kalyanasinghpur: A massive crowd of devotees has gathered at the Debagiri Panchamukheswar Shaiva Peetha in Kalyanasinghpur block of Rayagada district for the sacred Maha Shivaratri Jagara. From early morning, devotees, carrying their worship materials, have been seen standing in long queues to get a glimpse of the Sphatika Lingam (crystal Shiva Lingam). Being an ancient and famous Shaiva pilgrimage site, devotees from various regions of…

Bhubaneswar: BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda is commencing a two-day visit to Odisha today. He is scheduled to arrive at Bhubaneswar airport at 7:55 PM and will proceed directly to Puri for an overnight stay. Tomorrow, at 10:00 AM, he will inaugurate the 9th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovation in Public Healthcare System in India, organized by the…

Baipariguda: The famous Baba Gupteshwar Peeth in Odisha saw an influx of lakhs of devotees for the Maha Shivaratri celebrations. Pilgrims from all corners of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh flocked to the temple. Over the past two days, many devotees walked barefoot to reach the shrine. Since yesterday, thousands of devotees lined up for darshan, with queues stretching for miles. Many devotees…

Nandapur: Accidents and mishaps can occur at any time and place, making it difficult to predict them in advance. While government regulations mandate safety measures to prevent and mitigate such incidents, the Transport Department has been accused of ignoring these norms. Though police and transport officials conduct vehicle inspections on roads and highways, the focus appears to be more on imposing heavy fines on rule…

Kolnara: Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, 10 compost pits were constructed in various villages of Katikana Panchayat in Kolnara block. Although these pits were built during the 2022-23 financial year, even after 2 to 3 years, the payments for the work have not been processed. In protest, the Katikana committee members have submitted a written complaint to the district collector’s grievance hearing camp. Villagers had…

Papadahandi: On the occasion of the sacred festival of Shivaratri, the famous Neelakantheshwar Temple in Papadahandi witnessed a large gathering of devotees. The rituals began in the early hours, followed by devotees being allowed to have darshan of Lord Shiva. Under the supervision of chief priest Shiva Prasad Tripathi, priests Hari Tripathi and Neelakantheshwar Tripathi performed the worship rituals. Temple management committee chairman and tehsildar…

Balianta: Balianta’s renowned Kaviraj and founder of Dhanvantari Aushadhalaya, Prabhat Kumar Kar, passed away at the age of 76. He succumbed to a heart attack yesterday at around 4:30 PM, as informed by his family members. His untimely demise on the day of Maha Shivaratri has cast a shadow of grief over Balianta. Notably, Prabhat Kumar Kar was a well-known businessman in the Balianta region near…