Pilgrims Gear Up as Char Dham Yatra Season Begins

Uttarakhand The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is set to begin from April 30.  Registration for the yatra started on March 11. Online registration is also available for performing puja along with the yatra. For online puja at Kedarnath and Badrinath, registration has been ongoing since April 10. If you wish to perform puja from home, you can book it through badrinathkedarnath.gov.in. After the puja, prasad…

Thrilling Finale Marks Conclusion of Chief Minister’s Football Cup

Umarkot – The Chief Minister’s Football Cup Tournament, organized for the first time in the state, concluded today after a successful eight-day run. The tournament, which started on Monday, April 7, and continued till April 15, was held at the Biju Patnaik Stadium in umarkot. It was organized under the management of the District Sports Association. To ensure smooth coordination of the event, former state…

Ayushman Bharat Scheme Launched in Nabarangpur, Boosting Healthcare Access

Dabugaon: At the Saharanchal Primary Health Centre in Nabarangpur town, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Ayushman Vayo Vandana Yojana were formally launched by the Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water, Shri Ravi Narayan Naik, as the chief guest. Hon’ble MLAs Gouri Shankar Majhi of Nabarangpur and Narsingha Bhatra of Jharigaon, District Collector Dr. Subhankar…

AIADMK Ends Alliance with BJP Ahead of Elections

Chennai: Just last week, the BJP and AIADMK had announced an alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. However, AIADMK has now backed out from the plan. AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) stated that Tamil Nadu will not accept a “mentorship government,” and the alliance with BJP was only election-oriented. So far, the BJP has not responded to EPS’s statement. EPS’s remarks also…

Nitin Gadkari Gifts Odisha a Highway Makeover: American Standards Ahead

Bhubaneswar:  A Big Gift to Odisha from Union Minister Nitin Gadkari   Projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore unveiled — Gadkari lays foundation stones and inaugurates 1 9 projects Projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore are ongoing in Odisha — Ranchi–Sambalpur 2nd Corridor to be built at a cost of Rs 800 crore Chandikhole–Paradeep Corridor to be completed by December 2026 Bhubaneswar Ring Road project to begin…

Teachers at the Core of Nation Building, Say Education Experts

Balikuda: In today’s digital era, students are increasingly using mobile and electronic devices. As a result, the nation is progressing rapidly. However, behind every student’s success, the role of teachers remains crucial. Legislator Sarada Prasanna Jena emphasized that along with the blessings of parents, students must also value the teachings imparted by their teachers for the betterment of the nation. He expressed these views while…

Sambalpur Zoo Takes Heatwave Head-On with Coolers for Carnivores, Shade for Herbivores

Sambalpur:  Sambalpur Zoo is steadily gaining popularity and attracting more visitors by the day. Over the past year, it welcomed around 2.5 lakh visitors. In view of this growing interest, the zoo has undergone infrastructural development and expansion. Currently, the zoo houses 350 animals and birds of 17 species across 26 enclosures. To protect these animals from the scorching summer heat, adequate shaded areas have…

Fakir Mohan Pathashala Glows with Festive Spirit During Bisuva Milan Utsav

Lamarakot: The Bisuva Milan Utsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Kalyan Mandap in Dargaguda, organized by Umarkote Fakir Mohan Pathashala. The occasion marked the observance of Maha Bishuba Sankranti, Shri Shri Hanuman Jayanti, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti. Senior speaker Manorama Mahapatra from Bhaighara attended the event as the chief guest. Renowned guests included Shrinibas Pattanasthala and Kantra Surendranath Dash, who shed light…