Bhubaneswar: : The ‘Ayushman’ scheme will be launched in the state on the upcoming 11th. Union Health Minister and BJP National President J.P. Nadda will inaugurate the scheme. He is also scheduled to address a training camp organized for MPs and MLAs, according to party sources. He will arrive in Odisha on the evening of the 10th. On the 11th, he will inaugurate the ‘Gyan…
Three Heroes in Discussion After Successfully Controlling Forest Fire
Papadahandi – With the arrival of summer, forest fires have started breaking out in the Sanabarli forest of Papadahandi Block in Nabarangpur district. Most of these forest fires are believed to be man-made. Despite awareness campaigns by the Forest Department, some people continue with irresponsible behavior. Ajit Nayak Maheswar Behera, and Nirmal Bishoi came across a fire near the road adjacent to the Sanabarli forest.…
School Bus Accident Leaves Several Students Injured
Jeypatan: A school bus overturned again, injuring some students. The incident took place near Paikakendumundi, under Jeypatan police station, in the Kalahandi district. As the bus overturned, eight students were slightly injured. After the accident, local residents rescued the students, and six of them were reported to be injured. The accident occurred due to reckless driving by the bus driver. The incident happened in the…
Councilors Lock Municipal Office in Protest, Demand Change of Cooperative Secretary
Nabarangpur: In a demand for the replacement of the Cooperative Secretary, the councilors locked the municipal office. The Cooperative Secretary, Bishwopriya Das, has faced criticism from the councilors for irregularities in various development works and the use of foul language towards them. These issues have been ongoing for the past two years, with contractors who were doing their work properly also facing harassment. When they protested,…
Cricket Makes a Triumphant Return to the Olympics After Decades
Bhubaneswar: Big news for cricket fans. A major update regarding the 2028 Olympics. After 128 years, cricket will return to the Olympics. The ICC Men’s T20 Cricket has been included in the international Olympics by the International Olympic Committee. Six teams (both men’s and women’s) will participate. Cricket last appeared in the Olympics in 1900.
Monsoon Set to Arrive on Time, Promising Good Rainfall in June
Bhubaneswar: This year, the monsoon is expected to arrive on time in Odisha, bringing good rainfall in June. Typically, the monsoon season in Odisha starts in June, but the rainfall in the first month often gets delayed due to erratic weather conditions, which sometimes delays agricultural activities. However, experts predict that this year the monsoon will be timely, and the rainfall will be favorable for…
Meera Bai Panigrahi, Kosali Queen, Receives National Award and New Role as Chief Chairperson of Jagannath Culture
Puri Meera Bai Panigrahi, known as the Kosali Queen and honored with a national award, has been appointed as the chief chairperson for promoting Jagannath culture in Puri district. Along with her, several distinguished intellectuals, scholars, and experts from various districts have also been entrusted with this responsibility. The appointment recognizes her contributions to the promotion of Jagannath culture through her knowledge, devotional songs, bhajans, and…
Koraput District Sets New Record, Surpasses 7-Year High in Mandia Collection
Koraput Koraput district has broken a 7-year record in the collection of Mandia (a type of millet) for farmers. The state government has provided a financial incentive of 2 rupees and 10 paise per kilogram for this collection. Due to the encouragement, the collection has reached an all-time high. As of the current year, a total of 14,574 farmers from the district have collected 2,39,875 quintals…
Teachers’ Union Raises Concerns Over Mandatory Online Attendance System
Baleswar: In opposition to the government’s directive to take student attendance online, the teachers’ union submitted a memorandum to the District Education Officer on Wednesday. Starting from the 10th of this month, the state government has instructed all schools in the state to conduct attendance for both teachers and students online. However, teachers are deeply distressed about this decision. To discuss this matter, a meeting…
Farmers Struggle as Agricultural Land Goes Dry Amid Water Shortage in River
Nabarangpur In Nabarangpur district, the river Indravati, also known as the lifeline of the region, has dried up. After the construction of the dam, the water from the river, which used to flow into the Kalhandi district, is no longer reaching the areas of Tendulikhunti, Nabarangpur, Nandahandi, and Kosagumuda blocks. As a result, the agricultural lands in these areas are not receiving water. In the…
Aids and Appliances Distributed to Differently-Abled Individuals with Dignity and Care
Nabarangpur: Under the Central Government’s ADIP (Assistance to Disabled Persons) Scheme, assistive devices were distributed to differently-abled individuals in the Dabugam block. The event was organized by the District Social Security and Differently-abled Empowerment Department. The program was attended by the Minister of School and Mass Education, Nityananda Gond, as the chief guest. Other dignitaries present included Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Dabugam MLA Monohar Randhari,…
SBI Updates ATM Rules: Unlimited Free Withdrawals for Rs1 Lakh+ Accounts
New Delhi,: The State Bank of India (SBI) has revised its ATM transaction charges and free usage limits for customers. These new rules came into effect from February 1st this year. The changes aim to streamline fee structures and promote digital banking. Consequently, financial and non-financial transactions at SBI and other banks’ ATMs will be impacted. Key Highlights of the New Rules: Unlimited Free ATM…
Unannounced Power Cuts Spark Growing Unrest Among Townspeople
Keonjhar : Whenever dark clouds cover the sky, leaves sway, or there’s even a light shower, power cuts have become a routine in the town, sparking growing discontent among residents. This dissatisfaction is gradually turning into a movement. Not only that, prolonged unannounced power cuts during daytime maintenance work have deeply disappointed consumers. With sunset, power outages have become a regular ordeal, causing significant inconvenience…
Let’s Buy a Book Campaign Inspires Readers on Odia Day in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: On the ninth day of the Odia Week celebration, a program titled “Āsa Bahiṯiē Kiṇibā” (Let’s Buy a Book) was organized today at Nabarangpur College. The event was held under the chairmanship of the college principal, B. Govinda Rao. Among those present were Vice-Principal and Lecturer Sangeeta Tripathi, Head of the Odia Department Nandita Mishra, Head of the Economics Department Dillip Hota, District Information…
Farmers’ Union Stages Meeting Against TPCODL Bayalisi, Demands Action
Cuttack: A special meeting of the Lift Irrigation and Water Panchayat Mahasangha—formed with farmers and water panchayats from the 42 mouzas of Cuttack Sadar—was held at the shrine of Maa Baseli. Around 40 water panchayat officials from the region were present at the gathering. The meeting discussed the current condition of lift irrigation systems and strongly opposed the exploitation of farmers by TPCODL (TP Central…
Fill Vacant Posts in Primary Schools Urgently, Demand Educators and Parents
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Primary School Teachers’ Association (PISTA) has submitted a memorandum to the Commissioner of the Mass Education Department and the Secretary of Administration, Shalini Pandit, demanding the filling of vacant posts in primary schools and the cancellation of the Unified Automation System. In the memorandum, the association stated that with the inclusion of Class 8 and pre-primary (Shishu Batika) classes in the primary…
Protest Mounts: Demand to Cancel Unified Automation System, Push for Primary Teacher Appointments
Bhubaneswar: Under the leadership of Brahmananda Maharana, President of the Primary School Teachers’ Association, and General Secretary Bibhuprasad Rayakari, along with a three-member delegation, the association met with the Commissioner and Secretary of the Mass Education Department and submitted a memorandum demanding the immediate cancellation of the Unified Automation System. They emphasized that, with the expansion of two additional grades in primary education, the number…
Ganga Maa’s Ghata Yatra Concludes with Devotional Fervor and Community Spirit
Jeypore : The Ghata Yatra of Ganga Maa concluded late Friday night at Gangnagar. On the final day, after the ceremonial tour around the local neighborhoods (sahi), rituals and worship were conducted at the Niti Kartha. Following this, a grand procession accompanied by traditional music was held, and the sacred pot (ghata) was immersed. As in previous years, the Yatra had begun on Monday. Worship…
Kolnara Cluster Health Centre Marks National Safe Motherhood Day with Community Outreach Program
Kolnara: Under the aegis of the Kolnara Cluster Health Centre, National Safe Motherhood Day was observed in Antamada village of Dunduli Panchayat. During the event, activities like bangle wearing, mehendi application, and alta decoration were organized for pregnant and postpartum women, alongside awareness sessions on safe motherhood practices. The program was presided over by Dunduli Sarpanch Sabita Pedenti. Ward member Putuna Himirika attended as a…
Piyush Tripathy Takes a Break from Pendal Stage This Year
Bhubaneswar: Piyush Tripathy will not perform on the pendal stage this year; he will take a break for a year. He returned ₹1 crore 15 lakh in cash. Jatra (folk theatre) artist Piyush Tripathy returned ₹60 lakh to Surya Mandir and ₹55 lakh to Singhbahini. The Jatra party owner clarified that Piyush himself returned the money. Also, Piyush has not been banned. According to the association, he is…
New SOP Issued for Hospitals Under Ayushman Bharat & BSKY (Gopabandhu Yojana)
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha’s healthcare services are set to begin under the Ayushman Bharat and Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana) from today, the State Health Department has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for hospitals. According to the state government, under the Ayushman scheme, all helpless and poor families in the state will receive quality and free healthcare services.