Author: Rabindra Sahu

Chandahandi: Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi and Jharigaon MLA Narasingha Bhatra visited Chandahandi Block and participated in the Thakurani Ghata Yatra held in the villages of Jamdarpada, Bhaludangari, Langapada, Bandhakana, Malga, and Chandahandi, where they received blessings. They also interacted with local residents to understand their issues and concerns. During a visit to Beheramunda Panchayat, they inspected an under-construction road project under the Rural Development Department…

Phulbani : Due to the strong action taken by Tahsildar Priyanka Priyadarshini, unauthorized shops that had been encroaching on government land for years near the DRDA Square on the main road in Phulbani town have finally been evicted. These shops had not only been operating illegally but were also rented out for commercial purposes. Although there had been complaints in the past regarding the encroachment,…

Semiliguda: Even in death, he became immortal. By donating his organs after death, Ashish Chual Singh from Damanjodi, Mathalput area of Koraput district, has given a new life to five individuals. His liver, kidneys, and eyes — five vital organs in total — were sent to four different hospitals. About a week ago, Ashish was severely injured in a road accident and was being treated…

New Delhi According to the International Diabetes Federation, the number of diabetes patients in India is expected to increase by 73% by the year 2050. It is estimated that by then, the diabetic population in India will exceed 150 million. The report attributes this alarming rise to disordered lifestyles, unhealthy eating habits, mental stress, and lack of physical activity. The foundation has issued some recommendations for…

Chandahandi: With the transfer of Chandahandi BDO Sukanta Kumar Pattnaik to Borigumma block in Koraput district, the Nabarangpur District Collector has relieved him of his duties. As no new BDO has yet been appointed for the position, Manoj Kumar Meher, the current BDO of Umerkote, has been given the additional charge of Chandahandi block. Mr. Meher is expected to take charge and assume his duties…

New Delhi: Odisha is paving the way for massive capital investment. On the first day of his New Delhi visit, the Chief Minister of Odisha held discussions with various companies, resulting in the signing of 11 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). An additional three MoUs are expected to be signed today. Odisha government has engaged in positive discussions with 14 companies including Quant Solar, totaling 99…

Umerkote : The annual function of PM Shri Government Upgraded High School, Bakoda, located in Umerkote, was celebrated with grand enthusiasm. The event was presided over by Headmaster Shri Naresh Chandra Pattnayak. Odisha Government’s School and Mass Education Department Cabinet Minister Shri Nityananda Gond attended as the Chief Guest, while Nabarangpur MP Eng. Balabhadra Majhi was present as the Guest of Honour. Additional District Education…

Baipariguda, Construction work is underway for the Minakshi Hydro Power Project in the Dhandrapol Reserve Forest. Locals have alleged that although three projects are being handled under a single agreement, the company, after securing government approval for the first project, has already proceeded with the second and third projects without proper clearance. Due to this, residents of Badudipara, Atalguda, and Malipada fear that their villages…

Ahmedabad,: The Indian National Congress is set to undergo significant organizational changes. AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal shared this information on Tuesday. A two-day extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting along with the 84th AICC Plenary Session is being held on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad. Senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge are attending the meeting. This marks…

Rayagada: A severe blood shortage has been reported in the district. The demand for blood increases during the summer, but with an inadequate supply, blood bank staff are growing increasingly concerned. Blood storage facilities exist in Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital, as well as in the sub-divisional hospitals at Bissamcuttack and Gunupur. However, due to the limited availability of blood, patients and their families are facing…

Tentulikhunti  A camp for the distribution of assistive devices to persons with disabilities was organized in the premises of the Tentulikhunti Block Panchayat Samiti Office in Nabarangpur district. The event was conducted by ALIMCO with the support of the District Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD). The program, held under the supervision of Group Development Officer Kapila Deb Sahu, had…

Nabarangpur, With the election process of the Nabarangpur District Lawyers’ Association concluded, a new notification has been issued to fill the vacant positions. Elections will be held on the 16th for one Joint Secretary and three Executive Member posts. On the 8th and 9th of this month, nomination forms can be collected and submitted between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. On the 10th, the nominations…

Umerkote: The nine-day journey of Maa Jagatjanani Thakurani, which began on Monday, concludes today. Maa Jagatjanani had come from her in-laws’ house to her parental home for nine days. After arriving on Monday and resting on Tuesday, she began visiting homes throughout the town for puja starting Wednesday. This journey is associated with Chaitra Pratipada, marking the beginning of Chaitra Basanti Navaratri. The journey, also…

Kakatpur : A strict directive has been issued for the reorganization of Mission Shakti by the Women and Child Development Department and Mission Shakti Department under the BJP-led Odisha Government. The reorganization will cover all women’s self-help groups (SHGs) from village level up to the state level — including regional forums, Panchayat Mahila Mahasangh, Block Mahila Mahasangh, District Mahila Mahasangh, and State Mahila Mahasangh. According…

Cuttack: The annual Class 10 examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, is expected to have its results announced in the second week of May. Currently, the evaluation of answer sheets is underway and is likely to be completed within the next two days, according to Board President Srikant Tarai. Additionally, regarding the error in the Science question paper, a meeting of…

Bhubaneswar: The state’s Higher Education, Sports & Youth Affairs, and Odia Language Minister, Surjya Banshi Suraj, has brought a wave of happiness from Mayurbhanj to Malkangiri through his impactful governance in departments like literature and culture. His recent act of kindness has drawn widespread appreciation, as he approved block grants for over 770 employees who had long been deprived of these benefits. These employees, including…

Dhenkanal: A pilgrimage turned into the final journey. A tragic incident occurred while on a pilgrimage with his family. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Kamakhyanagar in Dhenkanal district, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gnyanaranjan Mishra, reportedly passed away due to a heart attack. According to family sources, he had taken leave on the 7th to travel with his family to Vaishno Devi temple and other…

Umarkote: On the occasion of the nine-day Yatra, halwa was distributed to the public by the Nitya Bhai Seva Sangha, an organization formed in the name of Minister Nityagand. While the organization has recently gained attention for arranging blood donations for patients in need, today it carried out the halwa distribution during the Yatra. Notable members present at the event included Kurma Rao, Milu Panda,…

Pune: A recent study conducted by scientists at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune, has revealed that the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) dynamics play a significant role in the increasing trend of heatwaves in South India. The report indicates that compared to North and Northeast India, the southern peninsular region (including Central and Northwestern India) experiences more intense heatwaves during ENSO conditions. This study, titled…

Jajpur: In Jajpur, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, along with MLAs and district officials of the Mission Shakti department, reviewed various activities of Mission Shakti at the Parikrama House located in Gopalpur, Jajpur district. The Deputy Chief Minister also discussed how, in the coming days, women can be further empowered and made self-reliant through the Mission Shakti initiative.

Jeypore : Secretary of the Higher Education Department, Aravind Agrawal, gave a positive indication regarding land allocation and the appointment of permanent faculty for Vikram Dev University. A review meeting was held today on the university campus.