Development Projects Stalled Despite Availability of Funds

Puri,  All development activities have come to a standstill in the Rengali Assembly constituency. Rengali MLA Sudarshan Haripal has alleged that the district administration has remained a silent spectator to this issue. On Tuesday morning, he met District Collector Siddheshwar Baliram Bondre and demanded that approved projects in Dhanakauda Zone-2 of the constituency — including in the panchayats of Kalamati, Kardola, Basantpur, and Kud Gunderapur…

Beheda Reverberates with Devotion as Maa Jimidharini Temple Installation Begins

Beheda: In Shiraguda, under Beheda of Umerkote in Nabarangpur district, a religious celebration has begun for the installation of Maa Jimidharini Temple. According to the temple committee, rituals and worship ceremonies will be held from April 29 to May 1. A large number of devotees are expected to participate in the temple’s installation festival. The region is witnessing deep religious fervor, with numerous devotees arriving…

New Chatbot Launched to Help Students During Summer Vacation

Bhubaneswar: There will be no disruption in children’s education during the summer vacation. Students will continue their studies at home and complete the homework assigned by schools. For this, separate WhatsApp groups have been created for students of different grades. These groups will be further enhanced by the use of a chatbot. During the holidays, the chatbot will send lessons and clarify doubts via WhatsApp.…

Injured Bear Cub Rescued from Well, Safely Released into Forest

Nandapur: A wild bear cub that had wandered into a village in search of food and water from the forest was rescued on Tuesday morning from a well in Bhandari Sahi, located in the Nandapur block headquarters. The Nandapur Fire Services team, led by OIC Chittaranjan Panjia, carried out the rescue and handed over the cub to the Forest Department. Upon receiving information, Nandapur Block…

Shooting of Doordarshan’s ‘Khali Handi’ Telefilm Concludes Successfully

Nabarangpur: The shooting of the Doordarshan telefilm Khali Handi, directed by Manoj Kumar Pattnaik, has been successfully completed. The film presents a touching story depicting how an innocent tribal youth struggles against various societal problems to protect his family. This film has been produced under the auspices of Nabarangpur’s leading cultural organization Trishakti Sanskritik Sangha. The story, screenplay, and direction have been done by Manoj…

Odisha Matric Results 2025 Declared: 96.07percent Students Pass

Bhubaneswar: Matric exam results have been declared. The results will be officially announced at 4 PM at the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) office. Students will be able to check their results on the official website, www.bseodisha.ac.in, after 6 PM. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number and date of birth. Apart from the website, students can also access their results via SMS.…

NCERT Revises Class 7 Textbooks, Removes Key Chapters on Mughals and Equality

Bhubaneswar: NCERT has revised the Class 7 textbooks, removing sections related to the Mughals and the Delhi Sultanate, and placing greater emphasis on Indian culture, heritage, and national initiatives. The new chapters include content on ancient Indian dynasties, geography, the Kumbh Mela, and programs like Make in India. The revised textbooks are aligned with the guidelines of NEP 2020 and NCFSE 2023