Nabarangpur Dr. Kahnu Charan Pattnayak, the son of Niranjan Pattnayak and Bishnupriya Pattnayak from Ichhabatiguda in Nabarangpur, is a senior scientist in the UK. He earned his Executive MBA degree from the Judge Business School of the University of Cambridge in England. Being a native of the Nabarangpur region, his academic journey all the way to Cambridge is truly remarkable. By showcasing his talent at a…
Remove ‘Dham’ from Digha Name, Says Gajapati
Puri Naming Digha as Jagannath Dham goes against tradition Gajapati Maharaja expressed his views after a high-level meeting of the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee When we say ‘Jagannath Dham’, it refers only to Purushottam Kshetra, Srikhetra, Puri We are surprised by such naming of Digha Jagannath Temple The Jagannath temple in Digha, West Bengal, cannot be referred to as a ‘Dham’ The state government should take steps to remove the…
Konark Transgender Association Observes Savitri Brata at Goddess Bhagabati Shrine
Konark At the shrine of Goddess Bhagabati, the presiding deity of Konark under Gop Block, members of the Konark Kinnar Sangha (Transgender Association) observed the Savitri Brata ritual. On this sacred day, the kinnars (transgender individuals) worshipped the Goddess, praying for the long life and good health of their gurus and observed the brata (vow) with devotion. The Savitri Brata was celebrated in a deeply devotional…
Konark Transgender Association Observes Savitri Brata at Goddess Bhagabati Shrine
Konark At the shrine of Goddess Bhagabati, the presiding deity of Konark under Gop Block, members of the Konark Kinnar Sangha (Transgender Association) observed the Savitri Brata ritual. On this sacred day, the kinnars (transgender individuals) worshipped the Goddess, praying for the long life and good health of their gurus and observed the brata (vow) with devotion. The Savitri Brata was celebrated in a deeply devotional…
Six Trains to Bypass Jeypore Amid Safety Infrastructure Upgrades
Jeypore, : Modernization work related to safety is underway on the Kotavalasa-Kirandul section of the Waltair Division under East Coast Railway. Due to this, restrictions have been imposed on the movement of six passenger trains, including the Hirakhand, Samaleswari, and Rourkela Express. From May 25 to June 9, these trains will not reach Jeypore and will instead terminate at Koraput before returning. Trains to Operate…
Monsoon Arrives in Kerala 8 Days Early, Odisha to See Rains Two Weeks Ahead
Bhubaneswar: The southwest monsoon has reached Kerala 8 days earlier than the usual date. Meanwhile, Odisha is experiencing pre-monsoon showers with cloudy skies all around—drizzling in some places, while moderate to heavy rain is occurring in others. ►► Low Pressure on 27th, Rain Expected on 28th-29th It is predicted that, like in Kerala, the monsoon will arrive early in Odisha as well. It may touch…
Low Pressure System Expected to Develop on 27th
Bhubaneswar, A trough line has formed extending from east-central Arabian Sea to northern Odisha. Due to this system, rainfall is expected to continue across the entire state over the next 24 hours, with possibilities of heavy rainfall in one or two places. A low-pressure area is likely to form over the north-west Bay of Bengal by the evening of May 27. This system is expected…
Mandatory 7.5-Hour Workday Enforced; Office Exit Not Permitted Before 5:30 PM
Bhubaneswar: Officers and employees will not be allowed to leave the office before 5:30 PM. A minimum of 7.5 hours of attendance per day in the office has been made mandatory. Any deviation from this rule will lead to disciplinary action. Employees have been strictly instructed to reach the office by 9:00 AM. This directive has been issued by the Rural Development Department. If an employee’s attendance time…