Author: Rabindra Sahu

Koraput: Due to unseasonal rains in the Koraput district, a tree fell and blocked the road between Paika Pitapadar and Depaguda, located in the Duarshuni Panchayat of Dashmantpur Block. As a result, local residents who had gone to Katerguda for their daily marketing—over a hundred people—faced serious inconvenience while returning home. After finishing their errands, they found the road completely blocked, forcing them to wait…

Nabarangpur: A memorial and tribute meeting was held on the tenth day of mourning for Padma Charan Patra, the founder and chief advisor of the Seemanta Literary Family, at the Trrupti Laddu Sammilani Hall. Padma Charan Patra, a resident of Nabarangpur, was a guiding force in the fields of literature, music, and culture in the region. Inspired by his vision, the literary magazine Seemanta Patrika…

Cuttack: Akshaya Mohanty—an iconic name in the Odia music world. His melodies were deeply rooted in the streets of Cuttack, the language of the tea vendors, the expressions of rickshaw pullers, the conversations at crossroads, and the thoughts of struggling students. Even today, his soulful music resonates from nothingness, echoing timelessly. The name that once began with just an “A” never really ended with his…

Tentulikhunti: The 35th meeting of the management committee of Indravati Higher Secondary School in Nabarangpur district was held. The meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi. Present at the meeting were the chairman of the management committee and Nabarangpur Sub-Collector Prakash Chandra Mishra. Detailed discussions were held regarding various issues in the school and their possible solutions. Decisions were made on…

Nabarangapur Miss Abhilipsa Padhi, daughter of Mr. Sunil Kumar Padhi from Digisalpa village, has secured the first position in the district by scoring 97.8% in CBSE Class X.

Jagatpur: Since Tata Power took charge of the electricity supply in the region, its primary focus has been on collecting electricity bills. They emphasize, “Pay the bill, or electricity will be disconnected.” This has led to widespread dissatisfaction among local residents. In areas like Maa Andhari Thakurani, Jagatpur Khandayat Sahi Chhak, Nanakara Canal Side, Pandasahi Side, I.B. Road, and other localities, creepers have grown unchecked…

Bhubaneswar:  A proposal was presented today during a public hearing of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) advocating a reduction of ₹1 per unit in electricity tariffs. Earlier in February, a hearing had been conducted to finalize this year’s revised power tariff. At that time, the commission had provisionally approved electricity rates without making a final decision on the application submitted by OPGC (Odisha Power…

Dasharathpur: The intense heat has thrown normal life into disarray. After 10 a.m., people are avoiding going outside. It feels like the skin and entire body are burning. There’s no relief even indoors as frequent power cuts have rendered fans, coolers, and air conditioners useless. Several areas including Jhumpuri Bazaar, Nandipur, Asanpur, Chasakhand, Biruhan, Jayantara, Shushua, and Mallikapur in Dasharathpur Block are facing persistent electricity…

Kotpad A farewell felicitation ceremony was organized at the Government Welfare High School in SB Nuagaon, Kotpad, in honor of Sanskrit teacher Ramachandra Nayak on the occasion of his retirement. The event saw participation from all the school’s teaching staff, including Bishnu Prasad Nayak, Chaitanya Tanti, Shivadatta Brahma, Jagannath Bhatra, Rajesh Kuldeep, Jayanti Kumari Lenka, Sushil Pujari, Lopamudra Palei, and Anita Kullu. Villagers and community members…

Baripada: Employees of the NESCO Power Employees Union expressed their resentment during a Labour Day program, demanding a complete abolition of the contract system—which is seen as an exploitative practice—prevalent in the electricity department. They emphasized that ending this system would safeguard electricity workers from exploitation and unfair directives. The event was organized under the leadership of the union’s district president Subramaniam Mohanty and general…

Kolnara: Goddess Mutyalamma has been ceremoniously installed in her newly built temple in Kolnara village. Alongside the consecration of the new temple, a grand entrance celebration was held. The foundation rituals began on the 4th of this month, with the final ritual Purnahuti being performed on the 7th. Along with the installation of the main deity, idols of other associated deities such as Goddess Barahi,…

Salepur A power transformer near the Salepur Electricity Subdivision Office caught fire. Despite the proximity of the transformer to the RD Department, R&B Department, and the Panchayat Office, no damage was reported to those facilities. The fire caused a disruption in the electricity supply. The loud explosions caused panic among local residents. Although maintenance work was reportedly being carried out on a monthly basis, the incident…

Rania: A sit-in protest led by the Bharatiya Vikash Parishad began on Tuesday afternoon in front of the Block Office, demanding solutions to the basic issues faced by the tribal residents of border area Badasilinga Panchayat in Rania. The protest was suspended on Thursday following assurances from the Sub-Collector. A memorandum addressing various village-level problems in Badasilinga Panchayat was submitted to senior officials from 22…

Gania: Badasilinga Panchayat under Gania Block, known for its tribal and forest-surrounded geography, continues to face unresolved basic issues. As a result, under the leadership of the Bharatiya Vikash Parishad, a mass sit-in protest has been ongoing for two consecutive days—Tuesday and Wednesday—demanding immediate administrative solutions to the various problems faced by villages in the Panchayat. The protestors have raised multiple demands, including construction of…

Mahkuma Various shops in the market area of Mahkuma, Jharigaon Block, have been left in a chaotic condition. During the travel break, hundreds of people from surrounding areas gathered there. There has been no permanent arrangement yet to maintain cleanliness in the Mahkuma area. After the construction of drains on both sides of the main road in the town, they have been blocked. Due to the…

Papadahandi,: The installation ceremony of the new temple of Shri Shri Baba Bhairab in Papadahandi was celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. For the last four days, prayers, homas, and offerings were made in preparation for the temple installation. As part of the event, 1016 earthen pots filled with water from the local Turi river were brought by the villagers to mark the occasion. The…

Malkangiri,: A serious patient, Mrs. Radhamani, from the Malkangiri district, was admitted to the District Hospital. Due to her critical condition, she was referred for further treatment. However, due to financial constraints, she faced difficulties in getting treated. Following the intervention of Malkangiri MLA, Mr. Narsingh Madakami, arrangements were made for an ambulance from Malkangiri to Bhubaneswar, where she was transferred to a prominent hospital.…

Malkangiri: In Kalimela Block of Malkangiri district, a shutdown was observed today in protest against the alleged mismanagement of the Block Development Officer (BDO) Mr. Pradeep Kumar Kar. The shutdown, organized by the local Panchayat Samiti, led to the closure of shops and markets in Kalimela from 6 AM to 6 PM, lasting for 12 hours. The protests arose after complaints were filed in April…

Bhubaneswar: Former Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has been appointed as the Chairman of UPSC.  Ajay Kumar is a retired IAS officer of the 1985 batch.  He served as the Defence Secretary from 2019 to 2022.  The post of UPSC Chairman had been vacant since April 29.

Bargarh: This year, Bikas Residential School, Bargarh has achieved remarkable success in the CBSE board exams. In the Class 10 board exam, 13 students, and in Class 12, 26 students scored above 95Percent A total of 101 students in Class 10 and 84 in Class 12 scored above 90Percent, setting a record of success. Moreover, 230 students in Class 10 and 281 in Class 12…

Bhubaneswar: The Meteorological Department clarified that there is no cyclone alert currently -Denied media discussions regarding an impending cyclone  Information received by  sources  Dismissed speculation about a possible cyclone between May 23 and 28