Koraput: Despite a growing interest among students in pursuing science at the higher secondary level (Class 11 and 12), districts like Koraput, which are predominantly inhabited by tribal populations, face a shortage of seats in science streams compared to the number of students who pass the matriculation exam. Due to financial constraints, poor students are unable to enroll in private higher secondary schools. This year,…
Anushree Sardar Tops +2 Arts Exams in Malkangiri District
Malkangiri: In the results declared by the Odisha Council of Higher Secondary Education for the +2 Arts stream, the Balimela College of Science and Technology in Malkangiri district has taken the lead. According to reports, Anushree Sardar, a student of Balimela College of Science and Technology, secured 485 marks out of 600 (80.8%) and became the district topper in the Arts stream. A total of…
Tragic Incident: Youth Killed by Lightning Strike During Storm
Kotpad: A youth tragically lost his life after being struck by lightning near Dangariguda village under S.B. Nuagaon panchayat in Kotpad block today. According to reports, the youth was returning home from the market when the incident occurred. Though there was no rainfall, a sudden lightning strike with a loud thunderbolt hit near Dangariguda, resulting in his death on the spot. Local resident Arjun Gadaba,…
Stay Safe During Storms: Essential Lightning Safety Precautions
Bhubaneswar: Precautions During Lightning If you hear thunder, immediately move to a nearby concrete building or shelter. Do not take shelter under trees or near rocky surfaces. Avoid staying in open fields or courtyards. If you are far from a safe shelter, squat low in an open space with minimal contact with the ground. Remove any metal items from your body. If you are inside a…
Kotpad Tops Ayushman Card Distribution in Koraput District
Kotpad: After the establishment of the double-engine government in Odisha, eligible beneficiaries in the state are being provided Ayushman Health Cards under the Ayushman Bharat – PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana). The card distribution process began on April 11 and is currently ongoing. Through this card, citizens can avail free medical treatment in over 29,000 empaneled government and private hospitals across the country. The…
Constitution and Fundamental Rights Awareness Program Successfully Celebrated
KOTPAD In the village of Onlabhata in Kotpad block of Koraput district, a one-day awareness meeting on law and fundamental citizens’ rights was organized by ALD (AL Dynamission) and Pastor Fellowship. The main guest of the program was Bishop Dilip Kumar Bal (from Bhubaneswar), along with honored guests, senior lawyer Prabhat Kumar Bidika (KOG Naraput) and lawyer Shaurya Rashmi Nanda (Balangir). They explained the government rules…
Public Education Dept Issues Directive: No Promotion Without Passing OTET
Cuttack: Teachers employed in the state’s primary education system before 2011 must pass the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET). Those without an OTET pass certificate will not be eligible for promotion. Assistant teachers in Level VI-A must pass OTET to be promoted to senior teachers, and the same is mandatory for promotion from Level VI-B as well. This directive issued by the School and Public…
Minister Hands Over New Ration Cards to 46 Beneficiaries in Boost to Food Security
Nabarangpur: A new ration card distribution program was held at the District Council Hall. The program’s chief guest was the School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Bandh Ganda, who distributed new ration cards to 46 beneficiaries. Nabarangpur MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi, Jhari village MLA Narsingh Bhatra, Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Khuntia, Chief District Development Officer Biranchi Narayan Daghda, and Member of Parliament representative Kunj…
Puri Rath Yatra 2025 Dates Announced: Mark Your Calendar for June 27 to July 5!
Puri Rath Yatra Schedule Puri June 11: Work completion fixed June 12: Devsnana Purnima (holy bath on full moon day) June 26: Alarnath’s Darshan begins June 27: Netrotsav (Eye Festival), Nabayauvan Darshan (new youth view) June 27: Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) July 1: Hera Panchami July 5: Bahuda Yatra (return journey of the chariot) July 6: Sunabesha (Golden attire of the deities) July 7: Adharpana July…
Rural Development Dept. Issues Strict Orders: No Leaving Office Before 5:30 PM
Bhubaneswar: The Rural Development Department has issued strict instructions to all its employees. From now on, no employee of the Rural Development Department is allowed to leave the office before 5:30 PM. They must arrive at the office by 10 AM and can leave only after 5:30 PM. Employees are required to be present in the office for at least 7.5 hours daily. Biometric attendance…
Kumari Shriyashah Crowned Winner of Junior Sundari Super Glamour Competition
Nabarangpur: Last year, the Junior Sundari Super Glamour competition was organized at Abhimanyu Kalyani Mandap in Jaipur. Ten students from the guardian districts of Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, and Malkangiri participated in this competition. The event was conducted under the supervision of professionals Mr. Bara Santosh Kumar and Mr. Preetam Kumar Pani, who took ten students from Koraput district for the competition. In this competition, Kumari…
Demand Letter from Nabarangpur District Primary Teachers’ Association
Nabarangpur: The Nabarangpur district team of the Primary Teachers’ Association is discussing the issues step by step. Mrs. Salini Pandit has assured that these problems will be resolved as soon as possible. After this, the team plans to meet again at the residence of the Honorable School and Mass Education Minister to submit the demand letter and engage in further discussions to reach a successful…
Woman Killed in Elephant Attack, Infant Miraculously Survives
Bishoi:— In an elephant attack in Jahira Dunguri, located in the flood-prone area of Bishoi under Jodia Gram Panchayat, a woman lost her life. The deceased woman has been identified as Charamai Nayak, approximately 27 years old, originally from Kashipenta village under Luhakani Gram Panchayat. She had been living at her parental home in Gargadi village for an extended period. On the morning of the…
Debate Erupts Over Word Separation in Fakir Mohan’s ‘Randa Pua Ananta’
Balasore: Literary and cultural circles in Balasore have raised objections over the naming and word separation in a recently produced film based on the timeless Odia story ‘Randa Pua Ananta’ by Byasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati, the savior of the Odia language. The concern is particularly regarding how the words in the title were split during the naming of the movie, reportedly altered to ‘Randa Pua…
Community Protests Erupt Against Kodiga LAMPS MD Over Alleged Mismanagement
Nabarangpur: Allegations have surfaced against Sushant Khura, the Managing Director (MD) of Kodiga LAMPS under Kosagumuda block. Farmers have written to the Chief Minister demanding his immediate removal, accusing him of misconduct and mismanagement. Farmers Write to CM Demanding MD’s Removal Over a hundred farmers, including Subrat Mahapatra, Radhakanta Mahapatra, Phagunu Samartha, Shashank Shekhar Mishra, Lakshmidhar Bisooyi, and Nirakar Bisooyi of Pujariguda village under Kodiga…
Credibility Questions Arise Over Doctorate Degrees Awarded to Teachers
Rayagada: Controversy has erupted in Rayagada district as 13 government school teachers from the Welfare and Education Departments have recently received doctorate degrees. The sudden awarding of so many doctorates has raised serious questions about their credibility. Typically, government employees must obtain departmental permission before enrolling in higher education courses or pursuing promotions. When asked about this development, District Welfare Officer Asima Rao confirmed that…
Traffic Lights to Be Removed as Bhubaneswar Ring Road Work Begins Next Month
Bhubaneswar The land acquisition process for the Bhubaneswar Ring Road will be completed within a month. The construction of the Ring Road and the parallel service road on the right side is targeted for completion by December. Traffic lights will be removed from the stretch between Jaydev Vihar and Nandankanan. In place of traditional traffic signals, new technology-based systems will be introduced, and the process…
Kotpad Govt. Higher Secondary School Achieves Outstanding 97Percent Pass Rate in +2 Exams
Kotpad: The Government Higher Secondary School (SSD) located in Kotpad town has achieved a remarkable 97Percent success rate in the current year’s +2 examination, according to available reports. Out of a total of 113 girl students who appeared for the exam, 110 have passed. Among them, 30 students secured First Division, 58 secured Second Division, and 22 secured Third Division. The top performer, Sunita Bishoï,…
International Yoga Day 2025 Celebrated with Innovative ‘Yoga Unplugged’ Program
New Delhi: On the occasion of International Yoga Day 2025, the ‘Yoga Unplugged’ program will see the participation of major yoga institutions from across the country. Under this initiative, world-renowned yoga center Kaivalyadhama has launched several programs specifically targeting youth. One such campaign, ‘Yoga for Young Minds’, offers online training in the Common Yoga Protocol. The main objective is to make yoga knowledge easily accessible…
Community Health Center Jeypore Inaugurates New Ambulance Service
Jeypore: An ambulance was inaugurated at the Ravanaguda Community Health Center under Jeypore block of Koraput district. Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati flagged off the ambulance and officially launched the service. Present at the event were Ravanaguda Health Center Officer Dr. Swastik Mahala, Dr. Abhishek Kumbhar, BPMO Dipanwita Pattnaik, Himanshu Mishra (BAM), Dharitri Muduli (PHCHO), Chhabina Beura (ANM), Sanjay Sahu, N. Raju, ASHA workers
Maa Budhi Thakurani Cricket Tournament Kicks Off at Bad Kaudi Udi in Jeypore
Jeypore: The Maa Budhi Thakurani Cricket Tournament was inaugurated by the Dhanpur Cricket Association at the Bad Kaudi Udi playfield under Dhanpur Gram Panchayat in Jeypore block of Koraput district. The chief guests included social worker Shri Damparu L, Shri Pavitra Kandapan, and Dhanpur Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Shri Balibhadra Gadava. The inaugural event featured a match played between two teams, with Ekampa team emerging victorious.…