Author: Rabindra Sahu

Jharigaon  – The play ‘Nisha’, performed by artists of Bharat Kala Niketan, a leading cultural organization from Nabarangpur district, received high praise from the audience at the Southern Regional Drama Festival. The event was organized with the support of the Odisha Natya Sangha and in collaboration with the Koraput Cultural Council. The play ‘Nisha’ was based on a sensitive theme that highlights how a youth…

Kolnara: For the past few days, even a little rain or wind has been causing frequent and prolonged power cuts, leading to strong dissatisfaction among the public. In addition to this, electricity is being cut at various times under the pretext of maintenance and tree trimming. Especially during the evenings, power disruptions have become common. When electricity is cut during the day, it affects the…

Papadahandi,: In the Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district, under the Jatabala Panchayat, a lightning strike resulted in the death of 9 cattle and one bullock in the village of Khutiguda. According to reports, this afternoon, Arjun Bhatara of Khutiguda village had taken one bullock and three cattle, Sunadhar Bhatara had three cattle, and Laba Bhatara had one bullock and two cattle to graze on the…

Jharsuguda– The 25th Annual Chaitra Purnima Mahasamaroh was celebrated at Birnabandh village in the Pandari branch of the Lakhanpur block in Jharsuguda district. On this occasion, Akshay Sahu, the Vice President of the District Council, participated as a distinguished guest, along with honored guests such as Sunari Sarpanch Nandini Sahu, Pandari Sarpanch Subasini Sahu, and Remenda Sarpanch Sushant Nayak. Regional chairpersons, editors, and members from…

Nabarangpur A biker died in a collision between a car and a bike near the Indrabati Bridge in Nabarangpur. Another person was injured in the accident. The deceased’s residence is in the Borigumma block of Pakhanguda village. The identity of the injured is yet to be confirmed. The car driver reportedly fled the scene after the incident. The police arrived at the scene and sent…

Bhubaneswar: Due to the effect of Kalbaishakhi, rain is occurring in various parts of the state. On Monday, there is a possibility of thunderstorms and rain in seven districts. Thunderstorms accompanied by rain may occur in Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Yajpur, Balasore, and Bhadrak. The wind speed is expected to be between 40 to 50 km/h, as predicted by the Odisha Water Resources Department. An…

 Kotpad As every year, a large-scale Annaprasad Bhandaara program was organized this year as well, where nearly five thousand devotees participated. This program is held to commemorate Pana Sankranti, and this year it was conducted at the Hanuman Temple premises in the daily market area of Kotpad As every year, a large-scale Annaprasad Bhandaara program was organized this year as well, where nearly five thousand devotees participated.…

Bhubaneswar: Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, a monumental figure in India’s history, played a crucial role in shaping the nation’s independence struggle, especially in the first half of the 20th century. He was a prominent leader in the fight for the liberation of the most oppressed classes in Indian society, particularly the Dalits. Ambedkar’s contributions extended far beyond being a leader in the anti-British struggle; his efforts…

Nabarangpur:  On the occasion of Odia Paksha, a cultural program titled ‘Ama Ruchi Ama Khadya’ (Our Taste, Our Food) was held at the premises of the District Collector’s office. The event celebrated traditional Odia cuisine, highlighting dishes that are not only healthy but have been part of Odia households for generations and are now fading away from regular kitchens. The initiative aimed to revive and…

Bhubaneswar: Each year, based on commitment to the public, disciplined conduct, and quality of speech in the Assembly, three MLAs across three categories were honored with awards. This practice began in 2009 and continued until 2016, during which the then-government recognized best-performing legislators for eight consecutive years. However, since 2017, the Best Legislator Award has been discontinued, and the exact reason remains unclear. It is…

Bhubaneswar:  BJD’s undisputed leader Naveen Patnaik has always guided the party in working for the people of Odisha, and the party will continue to do so in the future, said Pratap Keshari Deb, BJD Election Officer. Under his leadership, the party’s organizational restructuring process has already begun and is expected to be completed by the end of this month. A meeting of district-level election officers…

Dabugaan In a tragic incident today around 3 PM, a bike collided with an electric pole in front of Achitaguda School under Dabugaan Police Station in Nabarangpur district, resulting in the death of one person on the spot and serious injuries to three others. The injured were rescued by locals and admitted to the Umerkote Government Hospital. The deceased has been identified as Damudhar Bhatra…

Cuttack: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has been implemented in Odisha from the 2025-2026 academic session. From enrollment to examinations, everything will now follow the new NEP guidelines. Although the admission process has already begun, the system for conducting examinations remains uncertain. There is ambiguity about which board—the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) or the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE)—will conduct the examinations.…

Belguntha: The festival of devotion and faith, Danda Yatra, was celebrated in several villages of Belguntha block. This year, the festival was observed in around 17 villages, with rituals completed in 15 villages today, where Rudra and Kali returned to their respective temples as part of the Masanti Meru ceremony. Devotees who had undertaken mental and physical penance during the festival have also returned to…

Baliguda,: Although the government is spending money on road construction, many roads remain incomplete and in poor condition. A prime example of this can be seen in Kotagarh block of Baliguda sub-division, where two bridges between Kutiguda and Subarnagiri remain half-finished. Construction began five years ago, but neither bridge has been completed. One of the bridges is located near the Subarnagiri Sahi square, and the…

Kotpad: After a long gap of 19 years, the famous Bali Yatra was celebrated once again in Kotpad town, filling the city with festive joy. The main highlight of this celebration was the worship of over 150 deities at a single location. Bali Yatra is considered one of the major festivals of Kotpad block. It officially begins only after receiving the ceremonial approval (Agyan Mala)…

New Delhi: A major irregularity has surfaced in the registration and verification process of the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) revealed that nearly 7.5 lakh beneficiaries are linked to a single mobile phone number – 9999999999. This startling fact was presented in the CAG audit report on the performance of Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY in…

Bhubaneswar: The new academic year has begun from April 1. The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has instructed all district collectors to identify children aged 6 to 14 who have not enrolled in schools or have dropped out midway. They have been asked to submit this data urgently on the Central Government’s PRABANDH portal. As per the Right to Education Act 2009 and the…

Borigumma One person died in an accident near Rengalaguda Chhak in Borigumma. According to reports, during the evening hours, a man named Dilip Harijan from Gumuda village was riding his motorcycle towards Gumuda when he hit the rear of a pickup van. As a result, both the bike and Dilip Harijan were thrown off. He sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot. Upon…

Kolnara: The Ghat Yatra of Maa Majhighariani at Kolnara block headquarters has concluded successfully. The rituals began on the 10th with the symbolic arrival of the goddess’s footprints at the temple. On Friday evening, Maa’s sacred pot (ghata) was taken in a procession through various neighborhoods of Kolnara village, during which devotees worshipped her feet at every home. Various traditional rituals were performed by local…

Phulbani : On the occasion of the upcoming Kandhamal Baishakhi Festival and Trade Fair, which will be held over 12 days from April 27 to May 8, several fun competitions were organized for women. These included events such as sari race, musical chairs, spoon and potato race, “guess the taste in one minute,” balloon blowing, hulahuli (traditional cheering), and more. A total of 19 women…