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…
Let’s Buy a Book Campaign Inspires Readers on Odia Day in Nabarangpur
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…
Farmers’ Union Stages Meeting Against TPCODL Bayalisi, Demands Action
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…
Fill Vacant Posts in Primary Schools Urgently, Demand Educators and Parents
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…
Protest Mounts: Demand to Cancel Unified Automation System, Push for Primary Teacher Appointments
Bhubaneswar: Under the leadership of Brahmananda Maharana, President of the Primary School Teachers’ Association, and General Secretary Bibhuprasad Rayakari, along with a three-member delegation, the association met with the Commissioner and Secretary of the Mass Education Department and submitted a memorandum demanding the immediate cancellation of the Unified Automation System. They emphasized that, with the expansion of two additional grades in primary education, the number…
Ganga Maa’s Ghata Yatra Concludes with Devotional Fervor and Community Spirit
Jeypore : The Ghata Yatra of Ganga Maa concluded late Friday night at Gangnagar. On the final day, after the ceremonial tour around the local neighborhoods (sahi), rituals and worship were conducted at the Niti Kartha. Following this, a grand procession accompanied by traditional music was held, and the sacred pot (ghata) was immersed. As in previous years, the Yatra had begun on Monday. Worship…
Kolnara Cluster Health Centre Marks National Safe Motherhood Day with Community Outreach Program
Kolnara: Under the aegis of the Kolnara Cluster Health Centre, National Safe Motherhood Day was observed in Antamada village of Dunduli Panchayat. During the event, activities like bangle wearing, mehendi application, and alta decoration were organized for pregnant and postpartum women, alongside awareness sessions on safe motherhood practices. The program was presided over by Dunduli Sarpanch Sabita Pedenti. Ward member Putuna Himirika attended as a…