Puri, Feb, 23: A special arrangement may be introduced at the Shree Jagannath Temple for residents of Puri. The temple management committee has advised that a guideline be prepared after proper review and study. This was stated in a written reply in the Assembly by Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. The question of whether a separate arrangement will be made for Puri residents was raised by the…
Tribal Students to Get Financial Support Under “Shaheed Madho Singh Pocket Allowance Scheme”
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 23: Under the “Shaheed Madho Singh Pocket Allowance Scheme”, tribal students will receive financial incentives: A landmark initiative by the state government for the bright future of tribal students. Under this scheme, every student studying in Class 9 and Class 11 is being provided a one-time financial assistance of Rs 5,000.
Umarkot Gears Up for Grand Thakurani Yatra from March 23
Umarakot, Feb, 23:The renowned Navadin Thakurani Yatra of Maa Jagat Janani at Umarakot will commence on March 23. To ensure smooth organization of the Yatra, a large meeting was held today in the premises of Maa Mangal temple on Jharigaon Road, during which a new committee was formed. By consensus, Binod Kishori Singh was appointed as President, Ashish Rao as Vice-President, Councillor Viki Nayak as…
Nabarangpur district Joint Grievance Hearing Camp Held at Dabugam Panchayat Conference Hall
Bhubaneswar, Feb, 21: Information from the Board President regarding preparations for the Matric examination Students will be allowed to appear for the exam if they reach the centre by 9:30 Earlier, the reporting time limit was fixed till 9:15 An additional 15 minutes has now been granted, said the Board President Strict action will be taken if anyone supplies answer copies or engages in any malpractice…
Nabarangpur district Joint Grievance Hearing Camp Held at Dabugam Panchayat Conference Hall
Dabugam, Feb, 21: At a public grievance hearing camp held at Dabugam Panchayat Conference Hall in Nabarangpur district, the program was jointly chaired by District Collector Maheswar Swain and Superintendent of Police M. Sandip Sampad. Also present at the camp were DFO Subhendu Prasad Behera, Sub-Collector of Nabarangpur Prakash Kumar Mishra, Additional Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad Jadumani Naik, BDO Samir Patra, and other district-level departmental…
Papadahandi Celebrates Maha Shivaratri and Basi Shivaratri with Devotion
Papadahandi, Feb 21: Maha Shivaratri was celebrated on Sunday at the ancient Sri Neelakantheswar Temple located in Papadahandi. The rituals were conducted under the supervision of chief priest Shiv Kumar Tripathi. The temple doors were opened early in the morning, and after completion of all rituals, devotees were allowed to have darshan of Lord Neelakantheswar throughout the day. Priests Tridev Tripathi, Hari Tripathi, and Neelakanth…
Students Given Practical Training in Fire Safety and Disaster Management
Nabarangpur:Feb, 21: A mock drill and training program on fire safety and disaster management was conducted on Friday at Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Vidyalaya, located at Khutubai under Papadahandi Block of Nabarangpur district. The program was organized by the Papadahandi Fire Services Department. Under the leadership of Fire Station Officer Durdakhya Bagh, along with havildars and other staff members, students were given practical training on fire safety…
Punjab Introduces Paddy Straw Plates, Bringing Green Income for Farmers
Punjab, Feb, 21: After the paddy harvest in Punjab, the leftover straw is now turning into a blessing for farmers. With the help of modern machines, natural and eco-friendly plates are being produced from paddy straw — material that was earlier treated as waste and either thrown away or burned. Through this new initiative, farmers are getting an opportunity to earn additional income, while it…
Dudameta Gram Panchayat Hosts District Collector’s Joint Grievance Hearing Camp
Malkangiri:Feb, 21: A joint public grievance hearing camp was organized at Dudameta Gram Panchayat under Korukonda Block of Malkangiri district as per the direction of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay. The camp was chaired by Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Somanath Pradhan. A total of 69 complaints were heard during the camp, including 29 individual grievances and 40 related to village-level issues. Special service counters were set…
Bhursi Upper Primary School Hosts Annual Function After 52 Years
Kotpad, Feb 21: The annual function of Bhursi Upper Primary School was celebrated after a gap of 52 years at the school campus under Damana Handi Panchayat in Kotpad Block of Koraput district. The program was conducted under the chairmanship of Headmaster Prashant Kumar Sahu. The MLA’s representative for Kotpad constituency, Binayak Acharya, attended as the chief guest. Additional Block Education Officer Banchhanidhi Harijan joined…