Day: April 14, 2025

IIM Bodh Gaya conducted a Management Development Programme (MDP) for 38 DySPs Probationers from the Bihar Police Academy in two phases from April 1 to April 12, 2025. The programme was designed to equip newly appointed officers, selected through the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), with key management, leadership, and behavioral competencies necessary for effective policing in an evolving administrative landscape. The programme was held…

New Delhi, 14 April 2025: Shalimar Paints, a legacy brand with over 120 years in the Indian paint industry, hosted an exclusive, invite-only event in Delhi for its painter community and influencer partners. The evening brought together painters, paint influencers, and the community members for a series of interactive activities, contests, merchandise giveaways, and special schemes on Shalimar products—creating a unique moment of connection and appreciation. The…

Bhubaneswar While a classroom has remained locked for a week, students are sitting in the veranda. Since there was no prior notice, these children—who haven’t taken admission elsewhere—continue coming to school as usual. But they neither get to study in classrooms nor receive mid-day meals. This is not a scene from a remote region—this is happening in the state capital. One Week in the Veranda…

Nabarangpur: Today, on the 10th day of Odia Paksha celebrations, a special event dedicated to folk art was organized in Maliguda village under Nandahandi block of Nabarangpur district. The event was graced by Additional District Collector (Revenue) Biswajit Barman as the chief guest, who inaugurated the program by lighting the ceremonial lamp and offering floral tribute to the statue of renowned folk theatre maestro Late…

Papadahandi – With the arrival of summer, forest fires have started breaking out in the Sanabarli forest of Papadahandi Block in Nabarangpur district. Most of these forest fires are believed to be man-made. Despite awareness campaigns by the Forest Department, some people continue with irresponsible behavior. Ajit Nayak  Maheswar Behera, and Nirmal Bishoi came across a fire near the road adjacent to the Sanabarli forest.…

Jeypatan: A school bus overturned again, injuring some students. The incident took place near Paikakendumundi, under Jeypatan police station, in the Kalahandi district. As the bus overturned, eight students were slightly injured. After the accident, local residents rescued the students, and six of them were reported to be injured. The accident occurred due to reckless driving by the bus driver. The incident happened in the…

Nabarangpur: In a demand for the replacement of the Cooperative Secretary, the councilors locked the municipal office. The Cooperative Secretary, Bishwopriya Das, has faced criticism from the councilors for irregularities in various development works and the use of foul language towards them. These issues have been ongoing for the past two years, with contractors who were doing their work properly also facing harassment. When they protested,…

Bhubaneswar:  Big news for cricket fans.  A major update regarding the 2028 Olympics.  After 128 years, cricket will return to the Olympics. The ICC Men’s T20 Cricket has been included in the international Olympics by the International Olympic Committee. Six teams (both men’s and women’s) will participate. Cricket last appeared in the Olympics in 1900.

Bhubaneswar: This year, the monsoon is expected to arrive on time in Odisha, bringing good rainfall in June. Typically, the monsoon season in Odisha starts in June, but the rainfall in the first month often gets delayed due to erratic weather conditions, which sometimes delays agricultural activities. However, experts predict that this year the monsoon will be timely, and the rainfall will be favorable for…

Puri Meera Bai Panigrahi, known as the Kosali Queen and honored with a national award, has been appointed as the chief chairperson for promoting Jagannath culture in Puri district. Along with her, several distinguished intellectuals, scholars, and experts from various districts have also been entrusted with this responsibility. The appointment recognizes her contributions to the promotion of Jagannath culture through her knowledge, devotional songs, bhajans, and…

Koraput Koraput district has broken a 7-year record in the collection of Mandia (a type of millet) for farmers. The state government has provided a financial incentive of 2 rupees and 10 paise per kilogram for this collection. Due to the encouragement, the collection has reached an all-time high. As of the current year, a total of 14,574 farmers from the district have collected 2,39,875 quintals…

Baleswar: In opposition to the government’s directive to take student attendance online, the teachers’ union submitted a memorandum to the District Education Officer on Wednesday. Starting from the 10th of this month, the state government has instructed all schools in the state to conduct attendance for both teachers and students online. However, teachers are deeply distressed about this decision. To discuss this matter, a meeting…

Nabarangpur In Nabarangpur district, the river Indravati, also known as the lifeline of the region, has dried up. After the construction of the dam, the water from the river, which used to flow into the Kalhandi district, is no longer reaching the areas of Tendulikhunti, Nabarangpur, Nandahandi, and Kosagumuda blocks. As a result, the agricultural lands in these areas are not receiving water. In the…

Nabarangpur: Under the Central Government’s ADIP (Assistance to Disabled Persons) Scheme, assistive devices were distributed to differently-abled individuals in the Dabugam block. The event was organized by the District Social Security and Differently-abled Empowerment Department. The program was attended by the Minister of School and Mass Education, Nityananda Gond, as the chief guest. Other dignitaries present included Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Dabugam MLA Monohar Randhari,…

New Delhi,: The State Bank of India (SBI) has revised its ATM transaction charges and free usage limits for customers. These new rules came into effect from February 1st this year. The changes aim to streamline fee structures and promote digital banking. Consequently, financial and non-financial transactions at SBI and other banks’ ATMs will be impacted. Key Highlights of the New Rules: Unlimited Free ATM…

Keonjhar : Whenever dark clouds cover the sky, leaves sway, or there’s even a light shower, power cuts have become a routine in the town, sparking growing discontent among residents. This dissatisfaction is gradually turning into a movement. Not only that, prolonged unannounced power cuts during daytime maintenance work have deeply disappointed consumers. With sunset, power outages have become a regular ordeal, causing significant inconvenience…

Nabarangpur: On the ninth day of the Odia Week celebration, a program titled “Āsa Bahiṯiē Kiṇibā” (Let’s Buy a Book) was organized today at Nabarangpur College. The event was held under the chairmanship of the college principal, B. Govinda Rao. Among those present were Vice-Principal and Lecturer Sangeeta Tripathi, Head of the Odia Department Nandita Mishra, Head of the Economics Department Dillip Hota, District Information…

Cuttack: A special meeting of the Lift Irrigation and Water Panchayat Mahasangha—formed with farmers and water panchayats from the 42 mouzas of Cuttack Sadar—was held at the shrine of Maa Baseli. Around 40 water panchayat officials from the region were present at the gathering. The meeting discussed the current condition of lift irrigation systems and strongly opposed the exploitation of farmers by TPCODL (TP Central…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Primary School Teachers’ Association (PISTA) has submitted a memorandum to the Commissioner of the Mass Education Department and the Secretary of Administration, Shalini Pandit, demanding the filling of vacant posts in primary schools and the cancellation of the Unified Automation System. In the memorandum, the association stated that with the inclusion of Class 8 and pre-primary (Shishu Batika) classes in the primary…