Raighar A preparatory meeting was held today for the upcoming Maa Kalasi Thakurani Mandei Festival, which is set to take place this year in the Raighar block of Nabarangpur district. The meeting was organized at the premises of Maa Kalasi Thakurani Temple, with key local leaders and community members in attendance. Prominent attendees included village heads (Gaontias) Kamalsingh Rajput of Raighar, Sudarshan Majhi of Ganjapara, Indal…
BJP Reportedly Weighing Options to Delay 2027 Panchayat Elections
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reportedly considering strategies to postpone the Panchayat elections scheduled for 2027. This move aims to strengthen the party’s grassroots presence before the 2029 general elections. Currently, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) holds significant control over local governance structures, including approximately 80% of positions such as Sarpanchs, Block Chairpersons, District Council Presidents, Councilors, Corporators, NAC and Municipal Chairpersons, and…
Farmers Unite! Maa Pestrani Agro Associates Union Formed in Umarkote
Umarkote:A meeting was organized at Maa Penduni Kalyani Mandap near Ram Mandir in Umarkote, bringing together 124 fertilizer, seed, and pesticide traders from Umarkote, Chandahandi, Raighar, and Jharigaon blocks. During the meeting, discussions were held on the issues faced by both farmers and traders, including the difficulties in sourcing quality agricultural inputs. The participants talked about ways to eliminate counterfeit seeds and fertilizers, ensuring that…
Truck Catches Fire After Electric Shock in Gurudijhatia, No Casualties Reported
Gurudijhatia: A truck caught fire this morning after coming into contact with a high-voltage electric wire. The incident occurred near Raja Athagarh Railway Station under Khuntuni Police Station limits. Fortunately, the truck driver managed to escape unharmed. Reportedly, the incident took place near the mental goods storage area close to Raja Athagarh Railway Station. While unloading metal from the truck, negligence led to its contact…
Passengers Suffer as Bus Stand Lacks Drinking Water Facility
Nabarangpur: As the summer heat intensifies, the temperature in Nabarangpur has now reached 36°C. People from 10 blocks and 2 urban areas are gathering in the district headquarters, with many arriving by bus. However, there is no access to drinking water at the private bus stand. The hand pump near the taxi stand has been closed, leaving passengers struggling to find water. The district headquarters’…
Government College Hosts Grand Celebration for Classical Odia Language Day
Koraput: The Government College of Koraput recently celebrated Classical Odia Language Day. On this occasion, a state-level one-day seminar was organized on the theme “Status and Progress of the Odia Language in the 21st Century.” In the inaugural session, the chief guest, Professor Narsingh Charan Panda, Director of the Department of Languages at Central University of Odisha, spoke about the antiquity and distinctiveness of the…
Authorities Hold Disaster Management Meeting to Ensure Heatstroke Prevention & Water Supply
Nabarangpur: A district-level disaster management meeting was held today at the Mission Shakti Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Nabarangpur District Collector, Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra. The meeting focused on tackling issues related to the upcoming summer heatwave, drinking water supply, and heatstroke prevention. During the meeting, it was emphasized that all defunct tube wells should be repaired on a war footing. The District Collector instructed…
OPSC Declares OJS-2023 Results; Women Dominate Selection List
Bhubaneswar: The OJS-2023 result has been published: 33 candidates qualified, as per OPSC’s notification. Among the successful candidates, 24 are female. Somesh Ranabijuli is the OJS-2023 topper.