Day: March 17, 2025

 Bhubaneswar  Commissionerate Police Issues Guidelines for Holi  Bhubaneswar DCP Warns: ‘Anyone Playing Holi After Consuming Alcohol Will Be Arrested’ ‘Drunken Bathing in Rivers or Ponds is Strictly Prohibited’ 20 Platoons of Force to be Deployed in the City on Holi’Police and Firefighters to be Present at All Bathing Ghats’ ‘Those Creating Chaos on Roads While Playing Holi Will be Taken Away by PCR’ ‘Only Herbal…

 Kandhamal: Passenger Bus Overturns in Ghat Area  The Bus Lost Balance and Overturned in Kalinga Ghat Reports Indicate 15 to 20 Passengers Sustained Minor Injuries  All Injured Passengers Admitted to Bhanjanagar Medical The Bus, Named “Khambeswari,” Was Traveling from Rayagada to Berhampur

Nabarangpur: Today, Tapan Kumar Khuntia assumed charge as the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Nabarangpur. It is noteworthy that prior to this, Mr. Khuntia was serving as the independent Land Acquisition Officer in Sambalpur. After taking charge, the newly appointed ADM, Mr. Khuntia, expressed his desire for the cooperation of all officials and employees of the district office. He also emphasized the need for collective…

Kotpad A massive fire broke out in the Siraguda forest of the Kotpad region, narrowly sparing the entire village and farmland.

Kotpad Two people have gone missing after drowning in the Kotpad Gulumi Waterfall. The Kotpad fire department has reached the spot and is continuing the rescue operation. Reports suggest that both individuals are from the neighboring state of Chhattisgarh. The missing individuals have been identified as Rohan Kashyap and Gaurav Baghel from Jagdalpur area in Chhattisgarh.

Puri Spy Camera Inside Shrimandir! 26-year-old Bhaskar Samant arrested while shooting with a spy camera; police have seized the camera and are investigating. However, questions arise about how the camera managed to enter the temple, bypassing security arrangements.

Bhubaneswar: Former administrative officer and literary figure Padma Bhushan Ramakanta Rath’s demise has saddened Hon’ble Governor @DrHariBabuK. He has expressed his condolences, prayed for the departed soul’s eternal peace, and extended his sympathies to the bereaved family.

Rayagada: The Chaitra festival and Jhamu Yatra of Maa Majhighariani, the presiding deity of Rayagada, will be celebrated with grandeur from April 8 to April 12. The temple trustee management committee has decided to conduct the festival for five days. A preparatory meeting for the event was held under the chairmanship of temple trustee president Raising Bidika. As part of the traditional rituals, Ghata Puja…

Bhubaneswar: The Speaker has set a condition for revoking the suspension of Congress MLA Tara Bahinipati. He stated that the suspension will not be withdrawn unless an apology is offered. This information was shared by Congress Legislature Party leader Ramachandra Kadam.

Cuttack Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena announced the concession. Students will have to pay a reduced fare on Transport Corporation buses. During travel, student Rss will receive a 50 percent fare concession. The fare from Panchayat to Block will be Rs5, and from Block to District Headquarters, it will be Rs10.  This concession will be applicable only on government buses.

Bhubaneswar, Private schools have 25percent of seats reserved for underprivileged children to study for free. To apply for admission under this scheme, the Transparent Portal will open on March 18. The School Education Directorate has issued guidelines for the process, ensuring ease of application. Schools must complete registration and document verification by March 31. The first phase of student registration (application submission) will be open from…

Cuttack: 22 platoons of police will be deploed in Cuttack city for Holi security. Cuttack DCP Rishikesh Khilari provided this information. Strict action will be taken against those playing Holi under the influence of alcohol. Public advised to complete Holi celebrations between 12 PM and 1 PM . Liquor shops will remain closed, and any illegal sale will result in legal action. Bathing in rivers is…

Nabarangpur: In the Nabarangpur District Lawyers’ Association elections, eight candidates withdrew their nominations on the withdrawal day. As a result, the final list of unopposed candidates has been published. Earlier, on the 9th, the nomination verification process was conducted, and all nominations were found valid. However, on the 12th, during the withdrawal process, candidates for positions such as President, Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, and…

Jharsuguda: The Astaprahari Naam Yagna has successfully concluded in Bhootia village, located in Remenda Panchayat of Lakhanpur Block, Jharsuguda district. Ganesh Pradhan served as the main organizer of the event. Kirtan groups from Patrapali Sankirtan Mandali and Hillypali Sankirtan Mandali of Sambalpur district participated and showcased their devotional performances. For three days, the village resonated with the holy chants of Mahaprabhu, creating a spiritually uplifting…

Bhubaneswar: The Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) will be implemented in the state’s teacher training institutes and B.Ed. colleges. In this regard, eight teacher training institutes have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with their respective government degree colleges today. With the approval of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), this initiative will offer a multidisciplinary approach to teacher education. Through ITEP, students can…

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited suggestions from all national and state-level political parties regarding any unresolved election-related issues at the level of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), District Election Officer (DEO), or Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) by April 30, 2024. On Tuesday, the Commission sent individual letters to eleven political parties, seeking discussions with party presidents and senior members to further…

Gunupur: A Class 10 student, Saina Sahu (15), from Ganapatiguda village under Bhamanaguda police limits has reportedly died by suicide due to an online gaming addiction. It is said that she won ₹4 lakh in the game but was unable to withdraw the money, leading to frustration and despair, which ultimately drove her to take her own life. A scientific team along with the police…