Author: Rabindra Sahu

Bhubaneswar: +2 Result Released Combined Class +2 Result: Pass percentage is 82.77Percent Girls’ pass rate is higher than boys’ Girls’ pass rate: 87.24Percent, Boys’ pass rate: 77.88Percent 1,42,516 boys passed 1,74,251 girls passed

Balasore At the auditorium hall of the Balasore District Collectorate, during the district-level Natural Disaster Committee meeting organized under the aegis of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), discussions were held regarding preparations for upcoming natural disasters such as the monsoon, floods, and cyclones. Participating in the meeting, officials deliberated with departmental officers on various issues concerning flood-prone areas under Basta constituency, especially regions like Basta…

Bhubaneswar: Senior leaders of the Congress party paid humble tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Shri Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary.His initiatives, such as strengthening Panchayati Raj and promoting the use of computers in India, will continue to be a source of inspiration

Bhubaneswar: The state is reeling under an intense heatwave. The unbearable humidity is making life difficult, and stepping out after 9 AM has become a challenge. People are feeling drained under the blazing sun. However, there may be some slight relief from Nor’wester (Kalbaishakhi) showers. Due to its influence, northern and southern Odisha might experience more rainfall. Districts like Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal,…

Bhubaneswar:The state government has increased the pension amount for persons with disabilities (Divyang) and senior citizens. Individuals aged 80 years and above, as well as those with 80% or more disability, will now receive a monthly pension of ₹3,500. Beneficiaries will start receiving this enhanced pension from the month of June. The state government has issued instructions regarding this to all District Social Security Officers…

Balasore: Member of Parliament Pratap Chandra Sarangi met Union Minister of Labour, Employment, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, and submitted a memorandum. During the previous government’s tenure, then Union Health Minister Bhupendra Yadav had approved funding for the establishment of a 100-bed ESI Hospital in Balasore. However, due to bureaucratic delays, the commencement of this project has been significantly postponed. In order to expedite…

Semiliguda: The nine-day-long festival of Goddess Agni Gangama, which began on May 11 in Semiliguda of Koraput district, concludes today, Wednesday. On Tuesday, devotees visited the goddess, offered prayers, and fulfilled their personal vows. In the evening, the ritual of city circumambulation (parikrama) of the goddess’s idol along with the fire-walking ceremony known as Nia Chakuda Parba was held. Hundreds of devotees participated in this…

Mundali Sonali Sahu, daughter of Mr. Sameer Kumar Sahu, a resident teacher of Badbhuin village, has successfully passed the CBSE Board Examination 2025 for Class 10 with an impressive score of 97.40%. Sonali was a student of the prestigious P.M. SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mundali, which brings pride to both the district and the state. In the CBSE 10th Examination 2025, she secured the second position…

Khordha: The summer heatwave continues across the state. The government is placing strong emphasis on uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply and resolving drinking water issues. In this context, Chilika MLA and Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan reviewed various projects related to drinking water supply, new borewell digging, and repair works in different areas of the Chilika constituency. On Friday, the minister held a meeting at his official…

Jeypore: In an effort to further improve the city’s sanitation system, the municipal administration has taken key steps. A total of 15 new auto tippers have been deployed for garbage transportation. Additionally, 90 plastic drums have been distributed for collecting dry and wet waste separately. These vehicles have been assigned across various wards to carry waste from the neighborhoods to the MCC (Micro Compost Center).…

Tentuikhunti, Recently, a beauty and talent competition was held at the SS Convention Center in Jeypore, featuring participants from the undivided Koraput district — including Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, and the newly formed Nabarangpur. In this competition, Tamanna Rani Singh, daughter of Sushanta Kumar Singh from Pujariguda village in Tentuikhunti block of Nabarangpur district, won first place. Beauty & Super Glam Contest According to sources, 15 girls…

Bhubaneswar: Panchayat by-elections will be held on the 23rd. By-elections will take place for 43 Panchayats, including 43 Sarpanch posts and 272 Ward Members. The vote counting and results will be announced on June 24. Notification will be issued on May 22 Nomination filing from May 26 to May 31 Voting will take place in 20 districts for 43 Sarpanch posts Voting will also be held…

Jeypore: Baghra has slowly vanished from the tourism map. It has faded not only from tourist itineraries but also from the memory of visitors, unlike other scenic spots in Koraput district. Once featured in textbooks for many years, the Baghra waterfall is now on the verge of losing its existence due to administrative neglect. However, after many years, the administration has finally turned its attention…

New Delh: On January 16 of this year, the Central Government had announced the approval to constitute the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees and pensioners. However, despite the passage of considerable time, the commission has not yet been formed. The biggest question now is: when will the 8th Pay Commission actually be constituted? Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had earlier stated that the recommendations…

Bhubaneswar  From now on, secretaries will not sit in cabinet meetings. Instead, they will remain in an adjacent room and only enter if summoned. Even then, they will remain silent and cannot speak on their own regarding departmental matters. Only ministers are authorized to speak. Secretaries may respond or give opinions only if specifically asked. This marks a significant change in the cabinet meeting structure.…

 Sunki: A container truck met with an accident this afternoon in the Sunki Ghat area. The truck was carrying cattle, and 46 of them died in the incident. The driver and two other individuals were injured and were admitted to the local community health center. As their conditions were critical, they were later shifted to Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in Koraput. Upon…

Malkangiri: A meeting of the district-level Natural Disaster Management Committee has been conducted. The event was attended by Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Malkangiri MLA Narsingha Matru Kami, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Samari Tangu, Chitrakonda MLA representative Godita Patra, Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Principal Officer, and Additional Superintendent of Police Raj Kishore Das. The meeting was presided over by District Collector Ashish Zargar Patil, who emphasized the need…

Nabarangpur A condolence meeting was held at Nabarangpur College to mourn the demise of its retired former Chemistry Demonstrator, Sahadev Pattnaik. He had been battling cancer for the past few days and passed away while undergoing treatment. Following the news of his passing yesterday afternoon, a pall of gloom descended over the entire Nabarangpur region. Today, under the chairmanship of the acting Principal of Nabarangpur College,…

Kotpad Under the joint initiative of Kotpad NAC and Block authorities, and following directives from the State and Central Governments, the Operation Sindoor Valor Parade along with a Tricolor Rally was organized. In this rally, Kotpad Tahsildar Neelakantha Naidu, EO Pooja Raut, Chairman M. Shankar Gankar Rao, BDO Bikram Kumar Dora, Additional Tahsildar Parshu Ram Bhatra, MP representative Rameswar Jena, and MLA representative Binayak Acharya, along…

Jeypore: The demand for setting up an AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) hospital in Jeypore has intensified. In the tribal-dominated Koraput district, the healthcare system has deteriorated. Though hospitals exist, repeated complaints have been raised that patients are unable to receive proper medical care. Keeping this in mind, the government has arranged for doctors from Malkangiri district to provide services via air ambulance.…

Kotpad: In the Kotpad market, Wild Mushroom ‘Bada Chhatu’ are being sold at Rs 3000 per kilogram. Despite the high price, the mushrooms are flying off the shelves with no effect on buyer enthusiasm. Interestingly, while even a slight rise in the price of basic food items like onions often triggers public discontent, the steep price of mushrooms has sparked no complaints. This clearly reflects…