Bhubaneswar: Following the announcement of Naveen Patnaik as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President for the ninth time, party leaders expressed great enthusiasm. Soon after the declaration, a wave of greetings poured in. Puri MLA Sunil Mohanty and Rajya Sabha MP Subhashish Khuntia honored him with traditional gifts like handwoven Patta cloth. Some offered flowers, others presented Pattachitra paintings or ceremonial shawls as part of…
Authorities Struggle to Tackle Unchecked Polythene Use in Kolnara Block Area
Kolnara: In the Kolnara block headquarters area, the use of polythene has gone unchecked. Despite being banned, polythene is still being widely sold in shops and markets, impacting the local environment. Roadsides and various areas in the town are littered with heaps of polythene waste, prompting demands for administrative action. Polythene is being brought into Kolnara from places like Rayagada and other regions. Shopkeepers are…
Together in Life, Together in Death: Two Lifelong Friends Tragically Pass Away Together
Koraput: A heartbreaking incident has occurred in Jeypore, Koraput district, leaving the town in deep sorrow. Two friends who lived, worked, and progressed in life together, tragically died together as well. Hearing their story will leave anyone speechless. Bhanu Prakash from Rourkela and Nalini Bishwal from Jeypore, both young software engineers, were working at a software company in Hyderabad. They lived together and shared their…
Chaitra Festival and Dhangar Yatra Draw Devotees to Pakuli Cave on Mali Mountain
Koraput : Every year during this time, devotees gather at the Pakuli Cave of Mali Mountain in Semiliguda block of Koraput district to perform nature worship as part of the Chaitra Festival and Dhangar Yatra. Rooted in tribal culture and tradition, this festival draws people with deep faith and devotion to worship the deity “Thakurani” residing in the cave. Traditional rituals were performed to worship…
Ratna Bhandar at Risk of Collapse Without Urgent Repairs, Says Law Minister
Bhubaneswar: Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan made a significant statement regarding the repair work of the Ratna Bhandar (the royal treasury) of the Jagannath Temple. He stated that if repairs had not been undertaken, the Ratna Bhandar would have collapsed. Speaking to journalists today, he mentioned that the repair work of the Ratna Bhandar has reached a crucial stage ahead of Snana Purnima (a major ritual). The…
Government Employees to Undergo Annual Transfers Under New Policy
Bhubaneswar: A new policy has been issued by the General Administration Department for government employees, particularly regarding transfers. According to the new rule, government employees will be subject to transfers annually between April 15 and June 15. This policy specifically applies to departments such as the School and Mass Education Department, and the Health and Family Welfare Department, among others. As per the guideline, no government employee…
Koraput District President Vacancy Sparks Introspection Within BJD Leadership
Baidyanathpur While the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced the district presidents for 18 organizational districts including Baipariguda, the party is yet to decide on the district presidents for another 15 districts. Although names have been finalized for Malkangiri and Nabarangpur, the selection of the Koraput BJD district president remains a matter of intense deliberation among state-level leaders. Koraput has long been a Congress stronghold,…
Dr. Sadashiv Tripathi Honored as a Distinguished Leader for His Contributions
Nabarangpur In the vastness of the word ‘mother,’ there are individuals who cannot establish their identity in the country, community, or region. For such a person, no seat, even if it is a throne, will remain merely a matter of circumstance. The individual does not hold the right to sit on a throne, and the throne remains a mere dream for them. Political opportunism has either…
Congress or BJD? Renendra’s Absence at BJD Announcement Raises Eyebrows
Bhubaneswar: Politics in BJD has become confusing. After the government switched, internal disagreements within the BJD have increased. At times, one leader comes forward to exchange words with the media, while another leader comments on someone else. Thus, conflicts have escalated within the party. Looking from all perspectives, the oldest member of the Legislative Assembly, Jendra Pratap Swain, has refrained from making any comments against…
Government Announces Job Benefits for Family Members of Deceased Employees Before 2020
New Delhi The Odisha government has amended the 2020 guidelines to provide government jobs to the family members of deceased employees in government and fully grant-aided institutions, as per the 1990 guidelines. The amendment was communicated to the Odisha Advocate General, Pitamber Acharya, by the bench of Chief Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Arvind Kumar. As a result, the uncertainty in compassionate appointments will be removed,…