SCB to Install 35 New DG Sets to Eliminate Power Outages in Hospitals

Cuttack: A plan is underway to eliminate the problem of power outages in the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. With the installation of new diesel generators (DG sets), all departments in the hospital will be equipped with uninterrupted power supply. As a result, patients will no longer have to receive treatment in the dark. Each department will be equipped with three sets, and…

Blood Donation Campaign Launched for Odia Fortnight Celebration

Nabarangpur: On the occasion of the Odia Fortnight celebration, a blood donation campaign was organized today at the District Headquarters Hospital in Nabarangpur city. A total of 18 voluntary blood donors donated 18 units of blood during this event. Similarly, another blood donation program was held at the Raighar Primary Health Centre where 31 voluntary blood donors donated 31 units of blood. All the volunteers…

Child Care Aware of Missouri Earns Accreditation

Nonprofit achieves Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity Seal Holder status for 11th consecutive year. (St. Louis, Mo., April 11, 2025) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) has been recognized as an Accredited Charity Seal Holder by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for the 11th consecutive year. This distinction follows a rigorous evaluation process, confirming the nonprofit’s adherence to BBB’s Standards for Charity Accountability. The BBB standards ensure…

Three-Lane Driving Pilot Starts in Bhubaneswar from Jaydev Vihar

Bhubaneswar,: Questions such as which lane is appropriate for high-speed vehicles, and which for slower ones, will now be clarified through the new system. Starting today, lane driving has officially begun within the city. From Jaydev Vihar to Nandankanan Road, a three-lane system is being introduced for buses, cars, autorickshaws, and bikes. Traffic DCP Tapan Kumar Mohanty stated that, according to road safety rules, each…

TPCODL Sets Sights on Infrastructure Development for Improved Services

Bhubaneswar: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, is prioritizing the development of electrical infrastructure. The company is taking significant steps to ensure improved and reliable electricity supply for the people through enhanced infrastructure. As part of this initiative, a 5 MVA transformer at the Hindol Road Primary Substation has been successfully replaced with a new…

Senior Citizens Begin Sacred Pilgrimage to Ayodhya and Varanasi

Nabarangpur: Today at 5 PM at the local Mission Shakti premises, 148 pilgrims from Nabarangpur district departed for a pilgrimage to Ayodhya and Varanasi. This is the second phase of the annual pilgrimage under the Senior Citizens Pilgrimage Scheme. Hon’ble MLA of Dabugaon, Manohar Randhari, attended the event as the chief guest and flagged off the journey, offering his best wishes to the pilgrims. The…

Drinking Water Supply to Reach Badabarli by June

Nabarangpur: By June this year, safe drinking water will be supplied to Badabarli village in Papadahandi block under the mega drinking water project. On this matter, Executive Engineer of the Drinking Water Supply Department, Prateek Kumar Raut, confirmed today. After receiving prior approval from the concerned department, the work has already started. A water treatment plant near Chandili has been made operational for this purpose.…

Waterfalls Under Jeypore Forest Division Unaccounted For, Awaiting Tourism Department Decision

Jeypore: The administration has yet to receive a full account of waterfalls located within the forest areas under the Forest Department. Previously, efforts were initiated by the Jeypore Forest Division to designate five waterfalls in the Jeypore and Boipariguda forest regions as tourist destinations. A proposal was submitted to the District Collector by the Forest Division, which included waterfalls from Maliguda, Patraput, and Bindhaniguda in…

Kotpad Triumphs in Inaugural Match of CM Trophy Football Tournament

Koraput: The CM Trophy Under-15 Football Tournament has officially kicked off at the Koraput Sports Complex. Koraput MLA Raghuram Mach attended the event as the Chief Guest, while Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra was present as the Guest of Honour. In the inaugural match, the Kotpad team defeated the Jeypore team with a resounding score of 6-0. On Tuesday, the second day of the tournament, Koraput…

Effective Yogasanas for Weight Loss: Transform Your Body and Mind

Bhubaneswar: In today’s time, obesity or being overweight has become a serious social problem. Excess fat accumulates in the body, making people appear obese. Fat mainly accumulates around the hips, thighs, and abdomen. In addition, it can also gather in the heart and liver. This issue affects people of all ages and genders. Being excessively overweight impacts the respiratory, circulatory, and excretory systems. As a…

Teachers Directed to Remain in School Premises Till 10:30 AM

Bhubaneswar: In all schools of Khordha district, teachers will now stay from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Previously, teachers were instructed to remain at school until 12:30 PM by the District Education Officer (DEO). However, in response to opposition from teachers requesting a reduction in working hours, the DEO has now shortened their duty time. Considering the intense summer heat, the state government had already…

‘Chhabila Madhu Barnabodha’ Books Distributed at Cluster Level in Papadahandi

Papadahandi: As per the directive of the State Government’s Mass Education Department, the seventh day of Odia Paksha observance was marked today with the program “Distribution Day of Chhabila Madhu Barnabodha”. Following this program, the Papadahandi Cluster Education Office distributed Odia Chhabila Madhu Barnabodha books to children in all schools under the Papadahandi Cluster. The chief guest, Mr. Sushant Kumar Behera, Vice-Chairman of Papadahandi Panchayat…

Demand Grows for Declaring December 31 as Chhenapoda Day

Bhubaneswar: : The power that tries to create division between district and block will never be tolerated. Chhenapoda was created in Dashapalla by the late Bidyadhar Sahu, whose name is now being associated with this sweet. If we consider the timeline, the sweet was being prepared by his parents, and he used to sell it in Nayagarh around 1943. This fact should not be forgotten,…

Three New ADEOs Appointed to Nabarangpur District

Nabarangpur,  Resham Lal Nayak, the Additional District Education Officer (ADEO) of Nabarangpur district, has been transferred to Nuapada. Three new ADEOs will be joining Nabarangpur district. Chakradhara Behera, BEO of Mahanga in Cuttack district; Tanmaya Kumar Behera, Headmaster of R.N. High School in Rajkanika, Kendrapara district; and Keshab Meher, ADEO of Balangir have been transferred to Nabarangpur as ADEOs. Earlier, Resham Lal Nayak was the only…

Training Camp Held for Jagannath Temple Police at Shrimandir

Bhubaneswar: A training camp was organized for the Jagannath Temple Police (JTP) at the Shrimandir. The training program was held in the presence of the Chief Administrator, Development Administrator, and Security Administrator of the temple. During the training, all JTP personnel were given instruction on discipline, conduct and behavior, punctuality, and enhancement of work efficiency. In the future, similar training camps will also be organized…

Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari Reviews Development Work in Bhadrak

Bhubaneswar Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Shri Suresh Pujari, during his visit to Bhadrak district, attended a review meeting at the District Collector’s office. He reviewed various ongoing developmental works in the district and instructed officials to expedite the implementation of these projects. Higher Education, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, MLA Sitanthu Shekhar Mohapatra, the District Collector, and other departmental officials were also…

Deputy CM Pravati Parida Unveils Plan for Shaktipeeth Corridor

Bhubaneswar: Shaktipeeth Corridor will be constructed in the state to connect major Shakti shrines, announced Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The plan includes prominent temples such as Tara Tarini, Biraja, Ugratara, Bhagabati, Mangala, Kalijai, and Bhairavi. The aim is to complete the Shaktipeeth Corridor within the next two years. Deputy CM Parida also mentioned that helicopter services are being considered to facilitate easier access for…

Separate Law for Coaching Centers Set to Be Introduced for Better Regulation

Bhubaneswar: There is currently no separate regulation for coaching centers in Odisha. The Central Government has already formulated a set of guidelines, but despite repeated complaints, they have not yet been implemented in the state. To regulate and manage coaching centers, the Odisha Parents’ Association had lodged a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission in 2018. In response, the Central Government issued guidelines in…