Day: March 12, 2025

March 12,2025:PhonePe, today announced that it has crossed 600 million (60 crore) registered users on its platform. This marks a significant milestone for the company, which will celebrate its 10-year anniversary this year, and has grown to serve hundreds of millions of customers with its financial services and technology solutions. PhonePe’s consistent enhancement of its product and service offerings, combined with growing customer preference for…

12 March 2025, Mumbai: Indira IVF has announced its foray into maternity and child healthcare with the launch of MatCare Maternity & Child Hospital in Varanasi. This marks an expansion within the core offering of reproductive care, highlighting Indira IVF’s commitment to providing high-quality, integrated services that comprehensively address the needs of families. The hospital is designed to provide expertise, advanced infrastructure, critical neonatal care…

 Umarkote: A meeting was held today to organize the famous Ma Inglajini Yatra and Dhoodra Mandei Fair of Nabarangpur district. The meeting, conducted at the Dhoodra Mandei Fairground, decided that the fair will begin on March 22 and conclude on March 26. A committee was also formed to oversee the fair’s management. Presided over by Mangala Majhi, the meeting nominated Gajendra Bhatara as the chairman,…

Bhubaneswar: The issue of changing school colors has sparked allegations and counter-allegations. Responding to the controversy, School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond stated, “We are not changing school colors; rather, we are removing the BJD party colors.” The previous government had painted schools in party colors. However, the new color scheme will be appropriate for educational institutions and enhance the aesthetic appeal of schools,…

Konark: The Ramchandi Police organized a legal awareness camp as part of the “Ama Police Samiti Meeting” at Ramchandi Police Station. The objective was to educate the general public about various sections and sub-sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The event was graced by Officer-in-Charge of Ramchandi Police Station, Shri Basanta Kumar Sahu, and Sub-Inspector Subrata Das as the chief and honored guests. They…

Bhubaneswar: The Matriculation Examination, which began in February, has concluded today. On the final day, students appeared for the Third Language Hindi and Sanskrit exams. As per the pre-determined schedule, millions of students have now completed their final exams. With the exams over, students are now eagerly waiting for their results. In this regard, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) has issued a notification stating…

Papadahandi, The annual festival was celebrated at Chandrapur Ashram School in Papadahandi Block, Nabarangpur District. The event was conducted under the guidance of the school’s headmaster, Shri Dasharath Jani. The chief guest for the occasion was the block representative of Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, while the guest of honor included District Welfare Officer Shri Palaka Rabindra, Deputy Welfare Officer Shri Bharat Chandra Sahu, Srimati Nibedita…

Raighar: An awareness rally under the Watershed Project was organized in Nuapara under the Raighar Block. The event was attended by Block Chairman Gupta Prasad Jhankar, MP Representative Pritisnigdha Mahapatra, Zilla Parishad Vice-Chairperson Lipika Baroi, and BDO Vijay Kumar Sethi, among others. The event, organized by the Government of India, featured the inauguration of an awareness vehicle. During the occasion, the public was educated about…

Bhubaneswar Good news for government employees before Holi! The Central Government may announce a big reward for its employees ahead of the festival. Dearness Allowance (DA) is expected to be increased next week, benefiting 1.2 crore central government employees and pensioners. Typically, DA is revised twice a year—in January and July. However, this time, there is speculation that the hike may be announced before Holi.

Cuttack: Except for the High Court and Supreme Court, lawyers in other courts will not be required to wear the black coat or advocate’s gown during the summer months this year. From April 1 to June 30, lawyers can argue cases without wearing a black coat or gown in court. However, they must wear a white shirt along with black, white-striped, or grey pants, a…

Kotpad, The nomination process for the Kotpad Lawyers’ Association election has been completed. According to Election Officer Jitendra Nath Mohapatra, the following candidates have filed their nominations: For President: Current president Pankaj Kumar Patra, former presidents Mani Pattnaik and Ajit Pattnaik. For Vice President: Sudhir Chandra Mohanty and S. Chandra Rao. For Secretary: Jnanendra Pattnaik and Mukteswar Nayak. For Joint Secretary: S. Chandra Rao. No nominations…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated substantial funds in the budget for various departments, aiming to implement multiple schemes and accelerate development. However, many departments have failed to utilize the allocated budget properly. As the financial year 2024-25 nears its end, a concerning picture emerges regarding government expenditure. According to data presented by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the Assembly, several departments have lagged…

Nabarangpur: The demand for district-level recruitment in Nabarangpur has once again gained momentum. Three months ago, during the district-level folk festival ‘Mandei,’ Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had promised to initiate the recruitment process. However, the Nabarangpur District Joint Action Committee and Abhivyakti Koraput District Youth Student Union alleged during a press conference on Monday that the promise remains unfulfilled. Bhagaban Bairagi, the district coordinator…

New Delhi: The government aims to reduce taxes, but it cannot function effectively without revenue, said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. He urged industries to stop repeatedly demanding tax reductions, emphasizing the need for government funds for social welfare. Instead of lowering taxes, Gadkari advised industries to focus on cost-cutting measures without compromising product quality to strengthen India’s position in global…

Nabarangpur: Umarakot, the second-largest city and the economic hub of Nabarangpur district, has limited recreational spaces for residents. Apart from a handful of parks, there are hardly any places where people can relax or spend quality time with their families. To address this issue, the then MLA and current Odisha School and Mass Education Minister, Nityananda Gond, proposed developing a smart park on the Dongariguda…

Nabarangpur: A female laborer engaged in road construction work died after falling from a tractor trolley. Villagers blocked the road, demanding compensation. The incident took place near Gamiada village under Banuaguda Panchayat in Jharigaon block, Nabarangpur district. According to reports, 11 female laborers from Gamiada village were being transported in a tractor to clean the dust off the road before bitumen paving on the Jharigaon-Dabugaon…

Sambalpur An encounter took place between police and illegal cattle smugglers in the Sambalpur City Station area. During the exchange of fire, two criminals were injured—one sustained a bullet wound in the left leg, while the other was shot in the right leg. Both injured criminals have been shifted to Burla Hospital for treatment

Rayagada: From the beginning of March, the temperature in Rayagada district has touched 36 degrees Celsius, raising concerns about further increases. The deforestation in this hilly and forested region is cited as a major cause, along with forest fires. Mining companies operating in forest areas are required to plant ten times the number of trees they cut. Although these companies compensate the Forest Department financially…

Raighar A  public hearing camp was held at the Raighar Block Conference Hall under the joint chairmanship of Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mohapatra and Superintendent of Police Mihir Kumar Panda. Present at the event were Nabarangpur Sub-Collector Prakash Mishra, Additional Chief Development Officer of the District Council Jadumani Nayak, Block Chairman Gupta Prasad Jha, BDO Lakshmi Majhi, Tehsildar Nari Ritu Singh, along with several district-level…