Author: Rabindra Sahu

Daspalla– The appointment of workers for the next two years at the Press Club, Daspalla has been finalized. In a meeting held on this occasion, after discussing various matters, the procedure for the appointment of workers was discussed and the method was decided upon. Following the agreement of three-fourths of the members, it was decided to reappoint the previous office bearers in the same positions…

Jharigam– In a tragic accident near Dhanpur village, an ice cream cart lost control and crashed into a tree on the side of the road, injuring three people, including the driver. According to reports, two individuals from Banagaon village in the Uttar Chabishiparagana district of Kolkata, Subhankar Haldar (24) and Raju Biswas (28), had come to Jharigam for the purpose of selling ice cream. After…

Bhubaneswar:  Dr. Deepthimayee Sahu, a faculty member of the Department of Odia Language and Literature at Sri Satyasai Women’s College in Bhubaneswar, has been awarded a Ph.D. in Odia Literature by Rama Devi Women’s University. Her research work was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Chitranjan Panda, a professor at the Department of Odia Literature, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore. Her research thesis titled “Feminism in Gaurahari…

Nimapada, The Charichhak Journalists’ Association has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that occurred in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. On this occasion, a meeting was held at the association’s office under the chairmanship of the association’s advisor, Professor Gopinath Kar. In this meeting, Dr. Santosh Mitra, Kahnu Charan Behera, Panchanan Sahu, Ban Bihari Dash, Krishna Chandra Raut, An Patra, along with the association president Prafulla Kumar…

Umerkote:  The voluntary organization Help Line, operating in Nabarangpur district, has always been praised in intellectual circles for its efficient work. While the organization continues its extensive social service activities, today marked its annual celebration. In this event, Odisha Government’s Cabinet Minister Shri Nityananda Gond attended as the Chief Guest and highly appreciated the organization’s work. On behalf of the organization, Minister Gond was warmly…

Kotpad: At the Kotpad Block Panchayat Samiti Office, the National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 was celebrated under the chairmanship of Kotpad Block Chairperson Kamala Bhatra and the direct supervision of Group Development Officer Bikram Kumar Dora. The program began with an inaugural address by Block P.E.O. Sudhanshu Shekhar, followed by a detailed description of various people-centric schemes like Subhadra Yojana, PM Kisan, Chief Minister’s Housing…

Baipariguda: Harshita Priyadarshini Mohanty, a young woman from Baipariguda, has been honored with the Professor Radhamohan Seed Bank Award. At the state-level Seed and Food Fair held in Koraput, Harshita Priyadarshini Mohanty — known as the “Seed Girl” — delivered a speech during the program titled Youth in Climate Change and Livelihoods, highlighting the importance of preserving indigenous seeds and ensuring food security in our…

Jharsuguda: There can be no compromise with Odisha’s interests — this was the declaration made by the BJP government as it came to power in the state. Even after 10 months of the “Double Engine” government assuming power here, not once has the government raised its voice on any issue concerning the state’s interests. Despite having 20 BJP MPs elected to the Lok Sabha from…

Malkangiri,: It has been five years since her husband’s death, yet she has not received any government assistance. Due to the lack of an Aadhaar card, an elderly woman has been deprived of government help. She struggles every day just to survive. Despite her old age, she does not beg from others and has no proper shelter. She collects firewood and other forest products from…

Khordha, It has come to light that an electric pole stands in the middle of the road connecting Bhajagada village to Benta village and the National Highway under Tangi Block. The residents of Mangala Jodi, Bhajagada, Sundarpur, and Balipatapur panchayats frequently use this road. Especially, farmers from Panipari use this road to reach Chandpur market to sell their produce. As a result, traveling on this road…

Nandapur Due to Andhra Pradesh’s encroachment and expansionist policy, everyone’s attention remains on the border villages under Pattangi Block’s Kotia Panchayat. The state government has prioritized the Kotia Panchayat issue and formed a high-level committee to resolve the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border dispute. However, the border villages under Nandapur block remain neglected. Alleging this negligence, villagers of Raipahad in Golur Panchayat under Nandapur block met with Andhra…

Bhubaneswar A heatwave is considered a natural disaster, even more dangerous than floods or cyclones. Instructions have been issued to strictly follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) related to the heatwave. Schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centers have been closed in advance due to the heat. If any private school is found open during this period, strict action will be taken against the concerned institution. Revenue…

Bhubaneswar The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has decided to open 20 new medical colleges across the country. One of these will be established in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha.”

Pehlgram Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has pledged to provide the family of Prashant Sahoo, who lost his life in a terrorist attack in Pehlgram (Kashmir), with a compensation of 20 lakh rupees, government employment for his wife, and full government support for his son’s education expenses.

Kotpad: Known as “Mini Switzerland,” Kashmir witnessed a horrifying terrorist attack recently, where innocent tourists fell victim to a militant attack. Around 27 tourists lost their lives, and 10 others were injured in the tragic incident. Following this event, there was widespread mourning across Kashmir and the entire country. Due to fear, many tourists fled from Kashmir to their respective destinations. In this context, the…

Nabarangpur A dark day in Indian history occurred on the 20th of this month when a horrific terrorist attack took place in Kashmir. In Pahalgam, near the famous tourist spot of Baisaran, about 27 tourists lost their lives due to a militant attack. This tragic news has deeply saddened the entire nation and the world. The inhuman attack has been strongly condemned by the global…

Koraput  The building for the 11-story medical college in Koraput has not been completed yet. Despite efforts, the road leading to the college has not been developed. The newly constructed building for Koraput Medical College is facing land-related issues. However, the authorities have mentioned that after the tender process, the construction will be completed soon. There is a strong demand to immediately construct the road and…

Dhamanada: A bus service has been launched from the famous Madhava Peetha, located in the Prachi region, to Puri Shree Kshetra (Lord Jagannath Temple). Local residents had long been demanding the introduction of regular bus services from Madhava Peetha to Puri for easy access to the temple. Responding to public demand, the government has started three battery-operated buses running from Madhava Peetha to Puri, covering…

Cuttack: In a case of the death of a youth from Dhenkanal due to an electric shock, the High Court has directed the state government to provide a compensation of ₹4 lakh to the affected family. The court has ordered that the compensation should be paid within two months. The family may also apply for additional compensation through appropriate legal channels, as advised by the…

 Nabarangpur: Around 10 years ago, an administrative building, classrooms, student hostel, and teachers’ quarters for a B.Ed College were constructed near Hirli in Nabarangpur city at a cost of about ₹5 crore. After the construction was completed, the building was handed over to the administration. However, even after 10 years, the B.Ed College has not been able to open. Initially, after construction, a few years…