Koraput: The government has been thanked for retaining the name of D.A.V. College, Koraput. Today, at a press conference organized at the local Tribal Museum under the chairmanship of Ayodhya Nath Samal, Koraput MLA Raghuram Machh expressed gratitude to the government for retaining the college’s old name after a long 13-year struggle. During the time when the college was initially named D.A.V. College, the then…
CRCC’s Dedicated Efforts Ensure Successful PTM at Papadahandi Schools
Papadahandi: The Semala Regional Resource Center (RRC) of Papadahandi block is organizing a Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) with the involvement of the parents and teachers. On behalf of Sagar, the main teacher has issued notices to the parents regarding the meeting to be held on the coming Saturday. The main goal of the meeting is to ensure successful participation from both parents and teachers. The meeting will…
Kalbaishakhi Uproots Tree, Disrupts Traffic on Major Road
Jharigam: Due to the impact of Kalbaishakhi, a tree was uprooted and fell on the road at Shiraguda Sahi in Jharigam block, blocking the way for traffic. As a result, the road was blocked for nearly an hour, causing a disruption in vehicle movement. Upon receiving information about the incident, the Fire Department of Jharigam, led by Officer Bholanath Majhi, along with employees Prashant Sahu,…
Centennial Celebration of Bhimapur High School on April 27, Chief Minister to Attend
Patrapur: There is a festive atmosphere in Bhimapur village of Patrapur block, Ganjam district. The entire village is eagerly waiting for April 27th, as the only government school in the village is set to complete 100 years. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will attend the school’s centennial celebration. On Saturday, the District Education Officer visited the school to review the preparations. Meanwhile, alumni, village…
Odia Comedian Ajay Nayak Passes Away at 50; Known for OTV’s ‘Great Odisha Political Circus’
Bhubaneswar: Ajay Nayak, who acted in OTV’s Great Odisha Political Circus, passed away prematurely due to a brain stroke. He was immediately taken to Capital Hospital, but he had already passed away by then.
Koraput Shines Nationally: Collector V. Keerthi Vasan Receives Award from Prime Minister
Koraput: Shri V. Keerthi Vasan, the Collector & District Magistrate of Koraput, has been invited to attend the Civil Services Day event on April 21, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. During the event, he received the award from the Honorable Prime Minister of India. The Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration is a prestigious recognition of outstanding work in public administration. The award…
Puri Srimandir’s Ratna Bhandar Repair Work to Begin Soon, Law Minister Harichandan Confirms
Puri Regarding the repair of the Ratna Bhandar of Puri Srimandir, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has stated: “If the repairs had not been done, the Ratna Bhandar might have collapsed. Therefore, since it has lasted for 100 to 200 years, it will now be repaired with a long-term perspective in mind. The ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) has not been overburdened with the work. Repairs are…
Kanasa Panchayat Meeting Prioritizes Drinking Water Solutions and Teacher Appointments
KANASA: A Panchayat Committee meeting was held at the Kanasa Panchayat Committee hall under the chairmanship of Prabhati Raut. The main guest at the meeting was MLA Satyabadi, Mr. Upakrushna Mishra. Other notable attendees included Deputy Speaker Abhimanyu Jaisingh, District Council Member Latamani Jagadeb, BDO Soumya Soumyaranjan Swain, ABEO Mangalsingh Hembram, Additional Tahsildar Upendra Kumar Sethi, Kanasa Police Station Officer Pradeep Kumar Jujharsingh, Gadishagoda Police…
Major Drainage Overhaul in Progress Near Jagannath Sagar to Prevent Flooding
Jeypore: The construction work of the drainage system near Jagannath Sagar, which has been progressing slowly for the past two years, has gained significant momentum in recent days. With 3 to 4 machines now being used for the work, construction has also begun on the culvert at Panchanan Mandir Square. This road, which connects the Malakangiri bypass to the Jagannath Sagar road, is being developed…
28th Death Anniversary of Biju Patnaik Remembered at Children’s Park in Umarkote
Umarkote: The 28th death anniversary of the great leader, former Chief Minister and founder of the Biju Janata Dal, Biju Patnaik, was observed at the Biju Patnaik Children’s Park in Umarkote. This day was celebrated not only by Odias living in various parts of the world but also by the people of Odisha. In the Nabarangpur district, especially in the tribal-majority Umarkote Municipality, the event…
Breakthrough Discovery: Life Found on Distant Planet by University of Cambridge Team
London: Evidence of life has been found on a distant planet. A scientific team from the University of Cambridge is studying the atmosphere of a planet named ‘K2-18b’. From their research, they have identified a molecular signal, which is typically produced only by simple life forms on Earth. This is the second significant and hopeful event in the search for life, as chemical traces linked…
Tragic Accident: Electric Wire in Light Vehicle Leads to Fatality, Two Injured
Parajang: A tragic incident occurred during a wedding procession in Kundekhola village under the Parajang police jurisdiction last night, where one person lost their life, and two others were seriously injured. The deceased has been identified as Ganesh Hembram from the Remua village under the Talcher police station area. According to reports, a wedding procession was proceeding from Gagaramunda village in the Mahabirod police jurisdiction.…
The Weight of Responsibility: Young Adults Struggling Under Family Burdens
Nandahandi: At a young age, a child has to carry the burden of running the family. Studies have come to an end. The family business, which was once run by his parents, is now on the shoulders of this young boy to provide for his family. Buda Nayak, a 16-year-old boy, had to drop out of school after his father, who was a mason by…
AI Revolutionizes Classroom Management by Taking Attendance Automatically
Bhubaneswar: Attendance in the classroom has become a challenge. Students can no longer mislead their peers or skip class. Furthermore, teachers are no longer required to call out the students’ names to mark attendance. This is because attendance management has been taken over by Artificial Intelligence (AI). In just 2-3 minutes, the AI collects attendance for the entire class and prepares monthly and yearly records.…
Kendriya Vidyalaya Enrollment Confirmed by April’s Last Week After Land Transfer Success
Jeypore: Concerns surrounding admissions at Kendriya Vidyalaya Jeypore have now been put to rest. District Collector V. Karthikeya Vasan has informed that the admission process will begin by the last week of April. The district administration has prepared a temporary campus to facilitate education for students enrolling for the 2025–26 academic year. Officials from the district administration and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan jointly visited and assessed…
Revolutionizing Financial Security: Provident Fund e-Account Launched for Easy Access
Bhubaneswar: For the financial year 2024–25, the Office of the Controller of Accounts has launched the provision of a Provident Fund e-account script for employees of government-aided educational institutions. Through this initiative, around 38,819 employees will benefit. By logging into the official website of the Controller of Accounts, employees can immediately access their e-account script for the financial year 2024–25. The launch event, chaired by…
Culture Comes Alive at Traditional Arts Development Centre’s Annual Festival
Turekela: The Traditional Arts Development Centre located at Semala in Turekela Block celebrated its Pala Festival. The event was organized under the chairmanship of Sabhanetri (Chairperson) Kavita Meher. Veteran journalist Tulsiram Jagat, editor Bhaktabandhu Meher, Kartikeswar Sahu, Amil Patel, Lakshminarayan Singh Lal, Miniketan Padhaan, and Sunaram Patel attended as honored guests and shared their views. Pala singers Debaraj Panda, Ranjit Meher, Purandar Patel, Harekrishna Tripathy,…
Pilgrims Gear Up as Char Dham Yatra Season Begins
Uttarakhand The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is set to begin from April 30. Registration for the yatra started on March 11. Online registration is also available for performing puja along with the yatra. For online puja at Kedarnath and Badrinath, registration has been ongoing since April 10. If you wish to perform puja from home, you can book it through badrinathkedarnath.gov.in. After the puja, prasad…
Thrilling Finale Marks Conclusion of Chief Minister’s Football Cup
Umarkot – The Chief Minister’s Football Cup Tournament, organized for the first time in the state, concluded today after a successful eight-day run. The tournament, which started on Monday, April 7, and continued till April 15, was held at the Biju Patnaik Stadium in umarkot. It was organized under the management of the District Sports Association. To ensure smooth coordination of the event, former state…
Ayushman Bharat Scheme Launched in Nabarangpur, Boosting Healthcare Access
Dabugaon: At the Saharanchal Primary Health Centre in Nabarangpur town, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Ayushman Vayo Vandana Yojana were formally launched by the Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water, Shri Ravi Narayan Naik, as the chief guest. Hon’ble MLAs Gouri Shankar Majhi of Nabarangpur and Narsingha Bhatra of Jharigaon, District Collector Dr. Subhankar…
AIADMK Ends Alliance with BJP Ahead of Elections
Chennai: Just last week, the BJP and AIADMK had announced an alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. However, AIADMK has now backed out from the plan. AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) stated that Tamil Nadu will not accept a “mentorship government,” and the alliance with BJP was only election-oriented. So far, the BJP has not responded to EPS’s statement. EPS’s remarks also…