Author: Rabindra Sahu

Nabarangpur: A Smriti Ceremony in memory of the late Sanyukta Tripathy was organized at the Sarojini Kalyan Mandap in Nabarangpur city under the patronage of the Seemant Sahitya Parivar. The event was chaired by Ashok Kumar Patnaik, President of the organization, and coincided with the celebration of the Odia New Year. During this occasion, a tribute was paid to Sanyukta Tripathy, a prominent poet, with…

Debagarh: While the organizational election process of the BJD continues, the party has announced the name of the District President on Tuesday. A list of 18 candidates who filed their nominations for the district president election was announced in the first phase. Among them, the name of Romanch Ranjan Bishwal, the sitting MLA, was declared as the District President of Debagarh BJD. Pratap Keshari Deo,…

Nabarangpur: A public hearing camp was organized today at the Tenthulikhunti Panchayat Samiti meeting hall under the joint chairmanship of Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra and Additional SP Mihir Kumar Panda. The camp was attended by the Deputy Collector of Nabarangpur, Prakash Kumar Mishra, Block Chairman Rajendra Bisoyi, BDO Manoj Kumar Panigrahi, and other district-level departmental officers. A total of 45 applicants submitted their…

Bhubaneswar: This year, the southwest monsoon will not deceive. During the rainy season, the monsoon will affect Odisha, and in June, there will be higher-than-usual rainfall in the coastal, northern, and southern parts of Odisha. The rainfall in these areas might be more significant. However, in July and August, the coastal and northern regions of Odisha—such as Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khurda, Bhadrak, Yajpur,…

Nandapur,  Hareesh Kumar Chaudhury, a resident of Nandapur, has succeeded in the UGC NET examination for the Master’s Degree in Political Science. The UGC NET exam was conducted on December 4, 2014, at the national level, with a total of 54891 candidates appearing for the exam. Among them, 2900 candidates succeeded. Hareesh secured a 72.08% score. He received congratulations from various educators and officials. Hareesh has…

Nabarangpur: A grand procession was organized in Nabarangpur city by the Hindu Ekta Vahini to mark the Odia New Year, which coincides with Hanuman Jayanti and Pana Sankranti. On this day, people greet each other, chant “Jai Shri Ram,” and embrace one another. The entire city was beautifully adorned in saffron colors and illuminated like a new bride with strings of lights. The main roads…

Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department has released the academic calendar for the current academic year. The calendar includes details such as working days, holidays, examination schedules, and more. As per the academic calendar, schools will remain closed for summer vacation from May 6 to June 19. There are 52 Sundays in the current academic year, along with 80 festival and other holidays. Additionally, 2…

Kotpad : Today, Odia Language Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Kotpad Notified Area Council. The celebration was held on the occasion of the Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Sankranti, marking the final stage of the “Odia Paksha” (Odia Fortnight) on April 15. As part of the celebration, various cultural activities were organized involving local women, sisters, members of self-help groups, and…

Kotpad: Today,  the birth anniversary of Jai Veer Hanuman and the festival of Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti were celebrated with great grandeur at the daily market area in Kotpad. Following the early morning rituals and worship, a homa and yajna were conducted in the presence of thousands of devotees, turning the atmosphere of Kotpad town festive and devotional. Various sankirtan groups from nearby areas participated…

Jharigaon : In a tragic accident, a bike crashed into an electric pole, resulting in the death of one person on the spot and leaving two others critically injured. The incident took place in Dangariguda Panchayat under Jharigaon block of Nabarangpur district. According to reports, Damudhar Bhatra (50) and his wife Damae Bhatra (45) from Dua village had gone to attend a wedding in Siunaguda…

K. Nuagaon : In K. Nuagaon block of Kandhamal district, Hanuman Jayanti—the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, the ardent devotee of Lord Rama—was celebrated along with Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti across the surrounding areas. Devotees gathered at temples such as Hanuman Mandir, Harihara Mandir, Rameswar Mandir, and Pattakhanda Mandir to perform traditional rituals including worship, fire sacrifices (homayajna), and recitation of 108 Hanuman Chalisa verses.…

Bhubaneswar: The new academic session began on the 2nd of this month. The first Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) of the academic year will be held on the upcoming 19th. A total of four PTMs will be conducted this year. In this regard, the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has issued letters to all District Education Officers (DEOs), Block Education Officers (BEOs), and headmasters of all…

Belaguntha: On the auspicious occasion of Baishakh Pratipada last Sunday, the wedding festival of Lord Shri Ram and Goddess Sita was celebrated with great devotion at the premises of Shri Shri Raghunath Swami Temple, established by the royal lineage of Bije Bhanja, in Netanga village under Belaguntha block. At 10:45 PM, the idol of Lord Ram was ceremoniously brought out from the inner sanctum. The…

Athagarh The Jhamu Yatra of Athagarh’s revered deity Maa Bauti was held with great devotion. A large number of devotees gathered to witness the procession. On this occasion, the local volunteer organization Athagarh Seva Foundation distributed dahi sharbat and pana (a traditional sweet drink) to the people. Under the leadership of the foundation’s chairperson Ranjita Bhakta, volunteers including Rajib Sahoo, Saritendu Mohanty, Bevan Jyoti Bhajya,…

Jeypore: Happy Mobile & Laptop has opened in the basement of Bazar Kolkata, located on the main road of the town. Various brands of mobiles and laptops are available here at affordable prices.

Sundargarh Shri Bajrang Agrawal, a resident of Bonai Subdivision in Sundargarh district, has donated a golden crown worth Rs 50 lakhs to the presiding deity of Keonjhar, Maa Tarini. The donation includes not only the crown but also accessories like a nose ring, a forehead ornament (tikili), and eye adornments for the Goddess. The golden crown weighs 445 grams and 470 milligrams. Heartfelt gratitude to Shri…

Jeypore  In Jeypore city, Kotia strawberries are popular among people. Supply couldn’t meet the demand. Still, sellers are happy.

Bhubaneswar: A directive has been issued stating that departmental officers and staff of the School and Mass Education Department will face action if they do not arrive at the office on time.

Jeypore: The Muslim Anjuman Committee has expressed gratitude to both the central and state governments. For the first time, vaccination and training arrangements for Hajj pilgrims will be held in Jaypur. This initiative will benefit the Muslim community of the undivided Koraput district. The camp is scheduled to be held on the 22nd. This information was provided by the President of the Jaypur Muslim Anjuman…

Bhubaneswar: After the announcement of the 8th Pay Commission, hopes have once again risen among Central Government employees and pensioners. Earlier this year in January, the government officially announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. CGHS is a health scheme in India that provides services such as doctor consultations, treatments, tests, and medicines at low cost to employees and their families

Umarkote,: A grand inauguration ceremony was held for a visually captivating Mahima Alekh Temple at Bada Gaon, a village under the Neura Gram Panchayat in Umarkote Block of Nabarangpur district. The three-day-long celebration saw the participation of over 10,000 followers of the Mahima Alekh faith from across Odisha and neighboring Chhattisgarh. A large number of celibate monks (Balyabrahmachari) from Joranda also attended the event in…