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…
Councilors Lock Municipal Office in Protest, Demand Change of Cooperative Secretary
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,…
Cricket Makes a Triumphant Return to the Olympics After Decades
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.
Monsoon Set to Arrive on Time, Promising Good Rainfall in June
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…
Meera Bai Panigrahi, Kosali Queen, Receives National Award and New Role as Chief Chairperson of Jagannath Culture
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 District Sets New Record, Surpasses 7-Year High in Mandia Collection
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…
Teachers’ Union Raises Concerns Over Mandatory Online Attendance System
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…
Farmers Struggle as Agricultural Land Goes Dry Amid Water Shortage in River
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…
Aids and Appliances Distributed to Differently-Abled Individuals with Dignity and Care
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,…
SBI Updates ATM Rules: Unlimited Free Withdrawals for Rs1 Lakh+ Accounts
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…