Author: Rabindra Sahu

Kolonara : In the Kolonara block, due to the lack of grazing land, household animals are searching for food in the fields. In the past, every village and settlement had grazing land nearby where cows, bulls, buffaloes, goats, and sheep could gather food. However, now it is difficult for farmers to identify where grazing land exists. At various times, farmers have observed their cattle searching for…

Tentulikhunti : National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated in the Tentulikhunti area of Nabarangpur district through a virtual medium. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Minister, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, at Talabana Padiya in Puri district. Similarly, at Tentulikhunti, MLA Shri Gourishankar Majhi participated in the event. Block Chairperson, Mrs. Niladri Nayak, along with other dignitaries such as Member of Parliament Shri Santosh Patra,…

Nabarangpur: At the local Sai Kalyan Mandap, the district-level National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 event was held, which included the distribution of new ration cards, the announcement of incentives for the best Panchayats, and financial rewards for the best performing Panchayat. The ceremony was inaugurated by the Honorable Minister for School and Mass Education, Mr. Nityananda Gond, who also lighted the ceremonial lamp. Honorable MLA…

Bhubaneswar: An investment proposal worth ₹1191.47 crore in the field of renewable energy has been approved during the 10th Single Window Committee meeting. This includes two wind energy projects of 957 MW, four land-based solar energy projects of 53.97 MW, and the state’s first battery storage project of 0.6 MWh capacity. The projects were approved based on the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022 during the meeting…

Athagarh: An Electrical Safety and Security workshop was organized at Athagarh Electrical Division under the joint initiative of TPCODL and with the support of Keystone Solutions, responsible for the operation and maintenance of the electricity supply. The divisional workshop was held at the Lunch Land Hotel near Chatabara village. Employees of Athagarh Electrical Division and their family members actively participated. The workshop, coordinated by Asim…

Tangi: In the premises of the Group Health Center at Tangi, Khordha district, there are government quarters for employees. A physically challenged employee, Santosh Sahu, who was residing there, had his electricity connection cut off. He had lodged a complaint with the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) regarding this issue. It has been learned that on the 22nd, OHRC directed the Junior Engineer of Tangi…

Baleshwar:  The state continues to experience an intense heatwave. During this time, the demand for electricity is significantly higher. Due to the increased consumption of electricity, faults are occurring at various locations. However, even amid these challenging conditions, TPNODL employees are prioritizing service to the public. Ignoring the unbearable heat, they are striving to ensure the supply of quality electricity to the people. Several TPNODL…

Delhi  Union Home Minister Amit Shah met with President Droupadi Murmu. Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also met with the President. A high-level meeting was held at the Ministry of External Affairs to plan a response to the Pahalgam incident. India briefed ambassadors of various countries about the Pahalgam incident. A meeting on the Indus Waters Treaty was held in the presence of the Union…

Bhubaneswar:  In many urban schools, the number of teachers is much higher compared to the number of students. On the other hand, several rural schools are suffering from a severe shortage of teachers, with some schools even being run by a single teacher. There have been numerous requests and complaints to the government for the appointment of teachers. To address this, the government has decided…

Bhubaneswar: Everyone is distressed due to the extreme heat and unbearable temperatures. Considering the severe heatwave conditions, the government has suspended academic activities in all technical universities, colleges, polytechnics, and ITIs across the state. The government has announced holidays for all technical educational institutions from the 23rd until further notice. In this context, on the 23rd, Additional Secretary Sukanta Kumar Pradhan sent letters to the Vice-Chancellors…

Kotpad: In Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists opened fire and killed tourists. This tragic incident has shocked the entire world. In this context, the teachers and staff of Siddhartha School in Kotpad organized a condolence meeting and paid heartfelt tribute to the deceased tourists. The brutal killing of the tourists was strongly condemned during the meeting. Present at the tribute ceremony were Santosh Patra, Anita…

Kotpad: The National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated at the Panchayat Samiti Office of Kotpad Block under the chairmanship of Kotpad Block Chairperson Kamala Bhitara and in the presence and direct supervision of Group Development Officer Bikram Kumar Dora. The meeting began with an inaugural address by Block P.E.O. Sudhanshu Shekhar. Subsequently, the Group Development Officer elaborately discussed all the ongoing public welfare schemes in…

Bhubaneswar A state-level third annual festival was held at the new auditorium of Buddha Mandir, Unit 3, Bhubaneswar, organized by Sambhab Sahitya Parivar and Shri Bighnaraj Charitable Trust. A discussion session on Bhanja literature, along with the unveiling of a magazine and books, and a felicitation ceremony, were organized during the event. On this occasion, my poem was nominated and published in the Sambhab magazine. I…

Bhubaneswar: The people of Odisha are reeling under unbearable heat and humidity. In western and interior parts of the state, it feels as if fire is pouring down from the sky. The Meteorological Department has informed that such extreme heat conditions will continue for another two days. However, from the 27th onwards, there is a possibility of Kalbaishakhi (summer thunderstorms) in many places, which may…

Bhubaneswar: With the aim of making the state police force more effective, Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has approved an increase in allowances and incentives for police personnel. The proposal in this regard has been sanctioned by the Chief Minister. As per this decision, the uniform allowance for police personnel from constables to inspectors has been doubled. The annual uniform allowance for Inspectors has been…

Bhubaneswar: Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana in Odisha), the Ayushman Bayo-Bandana Yojana has been implemented in the state to provide health insurance to all senior citizens above the age of 70. Even though I hold the responsibility of the Health & Family Welfare Department, Parliamentary Affairs, and Electronics & Information Technology Department in…

Pahalgam Pakistan is heading towards severe consequences as cross-border terrorism continues. In Pahalgam, innocent lives are being lost, and there is a cry of bloodshed. Before any military action, India has played the diplomatic masterstroke. With actions such as the cancellation of the Sindhu Water Treaty and the closure of the Attari border, Pakistan is not only facing problems but is now surrounded by a crisis.

Pahalgam The all-party meeting has concluded. The meeting lasted for almost 2 hours. Tomorrow evening, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will conduct a symbolic march.

Bhubaneswar: An alert has been issued for 13 districts due to the impact of Kalbaisakhi rains, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall. Alerts have been issued for Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, and Balasore. Additionally, alerts are also issued for Gajapati, Ganjam, and Rayagada, with heavy rains and winds ranging from 50 to 60 km/h.

Brajarajnagar A new branch of ICICI Bank was inaugurated at Panchgaon in the Lakhnapur block under the jurisdiction of the Brajarajnagar election circle. Since independence, this region had been neglected, but from today, people in this area will no longer face any inconvenience with banking services.

Padmapur: Vikram Kesari Mahant has gained attention for resolving numerous issues through social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He has successfully addressed over 6,000 issues, earning praise from various quarters. Vikram Kesari Mahant (24), a resident of Birakishorepur village in the Nuagaon Panchayat of Kendujhar Sadar block, has been posting on X about different issues in the district and other regions. Following his posts, the district…