Author: Rabindra Sahu

Charichhak: While the earlier BJD government had introduced the “Laxmi Bus” or “Mukhyamantri Bus Seva” to ensure affordable transport from rural areas to block headquarters across the state, residents of Sorava and Isanpur panchayats in Puri district’s Gop block remain deprived of this facility. Allegations suggest that more than 30 villages in these two panchayats are yet to benefit from the service. To address this,…

Nabarangpur  The birth anniversary of renowned freedom fighter and former Chief Minister Dr. Sadashiva Tripathy was commemorated at the Nabarangpur Municipality Conference Hall at 8:30 AM with floral tributes, rituals, a remembrance meeting, and award distribution. The event began earlier in the day at 8:00 AM with a garlanding and prayer ceremony at the statue of Dr. Tripathy located at Sadashiva Park. Distinguished guests, including…

Kotpad: Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhattarai has inaugurated lighting arrangements at various religious sites. Lights have been installed at multiple temples, mosques, and dargahs in the Panthi area of the constituency. Previously, places like the graveyard and dargah in Kenduguda, Kotpad, remained dark due to lack of lighting, causing difficulties, especially on the way to Kunjaguda. Today, Anjuman Committee President M.T. Salim, along with other officials,…

Jeypore: Two girls from Jeypore were honored in Puri for their Odissi dance performances. The event was held at the Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, where Sumedha Mishra (13), daughter of Ashok Mishra and Sunita Mishra of Jeyporer and a student of St. Xavier’s School, participated in an Odissi dance competition and secured second place. Similarly, Arpita Tripathy (12), daughter of Ramakanta Tripathy and Mamata Tripathy…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Khadi and Village Industries Board is set for a major revamp, with plans to offer modern services to weavers, artisans, and farmers. The Board will soon introduce oil production, honey production, and a Khadi Bank. An estimated budget of Rs 5 crore has been proposed for these initiatives. Through the Khadi Bank, the scarcity of yarn will be addressed, and weavers will…

Koshagumuda: On Saturday, a digital light display board reading “I Love Koshagumuda” was inaugurated near the boundary of Gandhi Udyan in Koshagumuda block headquarters. The board was inaugurated under the chairmanship of Group Development Officer Ashish Tripathy. It is reported that under the GIA grant, improvement work for Gandhi Udyan-1 has been initiated at an estimated cost of around 10 lakh rupees. On Saturday evening,…

Nabarangpur:  The Odisha Kendu Leaf Employees’ Association, Nabarangpur Branch, held a meeting on Saturday at the Rikishan Premium Mandap. During the meeting, ten key demands of the association were discussed. Later, members of the association held a rally and submitted a memorandum of demands addressed to the Chief Minister through the Kendu Leaf DFO, Ghanashyam Mohanty. The memorandum highlights several issues, including a reduction of…

Nabarangpur: At the office of the District Collector of Nabarangpur, Odisha Government’s Hon’ble Sports Minister Shri Surya Banshi Suraj virtually inaugurated the Khelo India Center at Bhamini School, Nabarangpur, dedicated to athletic sports. On this occasion, the Minister announced that the government would provide an annual grant of Rs. 5 lakh to each Khelo India Center in Odisha. Participating in the virtual inauguration program were…

Bhubaneswar:  Following the announcement of Naveen Patnaik as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President for the ninth time, party leaders expressed great enthusiasm. Soon after the declaration, a wave of greetings poured in. Puri MLA Sunil Mohanty and Rajya Sabha MP Subhashish Khuntia honored him with traditional gifts like handwoven Patta cloth. Some offered flowers, others presented Pattachitra paintings or ceremonial shawls as part of…

Kolnara: In the Kolnara block headquarters area, the use of polythene has gone unchecked. Despite being banned, polythene is still being widely sold in shops and markets, impacting the local environment. Roadsides and various areas in the town are littered with heaps of polythene waste, prompting demands for administrative action. Polythene is being brought into Kolnara from places like Rayagada and other regions. Shopkeepers are…

Koraput: A heartbreaking incident has occurred in Jeypore, Koraput district, leaving the town in deep sorrow. Two friends who lived, worked, and progressed in life together, tragically died together as well. Hearing their story will leave anyone speechless. Bhanu Prakash from Rourkela and Nalini Bishwal from Jeypore, both young software engineers, were working at a software company in Hyderabad. They lived together and shared their…

Koraput : Every year during this time, devotees gather at the Pakuli Cave of Mali Mountain in Semiliguda block of Koraput district to perform nature worship as part of the Chaitra Festival and Dhangar Yatra. Rooted in tribal culture and tradition, this festival draws people with deep faith and devotion to worship the deity “Thakurani” residing in the cave. Traditional rituals were performed to worship…

Bhubaneswar: Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan made a significant statement regarding the repair work of the Ratna Bhandar (the royal treasury) of the Jagannath Temple. He stated that if repairs had not been undertaken, the Ratna Bhandar would have collapsed.  Speaking to journalists today, he mentioned that the repair work of the Ratna Bhandar has reached a crucial stage ahead of Snana Purnima (a major ritual). The…

Bhubaneswar: A new policy has been issued by the General Administration Department for government employees, particularly regarding transfers. According to the new rule, government employees will be subject to transfers annually between April 15 and June 15. This policy specifically applies to departments such as the School and Mass Education Department, and the Health and Family Welfare Department, among others. As per the guideline, no government employee…

Baidyanathpur While the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced the district presidents for 18 organizational districts including Baipariguda, the party is yet to decide on the district presidents for another 15 districts. Although names have been finalized for Malkangiri and Nabarangpur, the selection of the Koraput BJD district president remains a matter of intense deliberation among state-level leaders. Koraput has long been a Congress stronghold,…

Nabarangpur In the vastness of the word ‘mother,’ there are individuals who cannot establish their identity in the country, community, or region. For such a person, no seat, even if it is a throne, will remain merely a matter of circumstance. The individual does not hold the right to sit on a throne, and the throne remains a mere dream for them. Political opportunism has either…

Bhubaneswar: Politics in BJD has become confusing. After the government switched, internal disagreements within the BJD have increased. At times, one leader comes forward to exchange words with the media, while another leader comments on someone else. Thus, conflicts have escalated within the party. Looking from all perspectives, the oldest member of the Legislative Assembly, Jendra Pratap Swain, has refrained from making any comments against…

New Delhi  The Odisha government has amended the 2020 guidelines to provide government jobs to the family members of deceased employees in government and fully grant-aided institutions, as per the 1990 guidelines. The amendment was communicated to the Odisha Advocate General, Pitamber Acharya, by the bench of Chief Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Arvind Kumar. As a result, the uncertainty in compassionate appointments will be removed,…

Mumbai: Children who are above the age of 10 will now be allowed to independently open and manage their savings and term deposit bank accounts, as permitted by the Reserve Bank of India. However, once these children reach the age of majority, banks have been instructed to collect their signatures and other necessary details. Banks may offer internet banking, ATM, debit card, and cheque book…

Tentulikhunti The women had organized a roadblock in protest over the water issue. Regarding the incident, the NDO Manoj Kumar, the water supply officer, was informed and sent a water supply vehicle to resolve the issue within two days, promising a solution. After that, the situation improved. In Rangpur District, Nabarangpur, the women from Pujari Guja and Righuda villages blocked the main road with containers,…

Delhi The entire country has been shocked following the militant attack in Pahalgam. After this attack, today, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reached the site of the incident. There, he paid his tribute to the deceased.