Author: Rabindra Sahu

Dabugaon  Members of the Dabugaon Mission Shakti Mahasangha submitted a memorandum to the Block Development Officer (BDO). On Thursday, the Dabugaon Block Mission Shakti Mahasangha of Nabarangpur district handed over a memorandum to BDO Sarat Majhi. The EC (Executive Committee) members working under Dabugaon Block Mission Shakti requested that, as per the government letter dated the 27th, the reconstitution process of EC members should be…

Umarkote, A memorandum has been submitted by the organization “Bipadara Bandhu Sangha” demanding the repair of CCTV cameras installed at key locations of Umarkote town, and improvement of street lighting across the town. Municipal Executive Officer Alok Kumar Anugulia received the memorandum and assured that the issues would be resolved soon. Umarkote, a major town in Nabarangpur district, consists of 14 wards with a population of…

Papadahandi: Around 12:00 PM, residents of Paika Sahi in Papadahandi blocked the main national highway at the town center by placing items like earthen pots, buckets, water vessels, and other containers on the road as a form of protest. The locals have long been suffering from a severe drinking water shortage. Despite repeatedly lodging oral and written complaints with the block administration and local panchayat,…

Jeypore: In Koraput district, 27 livelihood support assistants (LSPs) have been working under Odisha Livelihood Mission across 14 blocks for more than six years. After a long time, with the aim to strengthen the district organization, a proposal was raised in the initial meeting held at Police Padia to form a new district-level LSP association. After a month, in a gathering attended by LSPs from…

Jeypore: The Ghata Parva (Pot Festival) of Maa Basantayi began today at the local Saura Sahi. Ritual worship and offerings were conducted today as per tradition. The installation of the sacred pot (Pat Handi) took place at 11 AM, and the idol was brought into the temple at 6 PM. Today, the procession of Maa’s ghata (sacred pot) was carried out only within Saura Sahi.…

Raygada Raygada In a unique and heartfelt gesture to overcome the absence of her deceased husband, a woman has installed a silicone statue of him in their home. Not only that, she also performed a prana pratistha (ritual to invoke life into an idol) through traditional Hindu rituals, conducted by a priest with chanting of mantras. Sagarika Ray, wife of Dr. Samir Ray from Muniguda in…

Banapur: Senior pediatrician Dr. Sanjay Kumar Mohanty has taken charge as the new Medical Superintendent of the Banapur Community Health Center in Khordha district. He assumed the new role from outgoing Superintendent Dr. Ramakanti Nayak. Dr. Mohanty previously served for many years as the Superintendent of the Mahanga Community Health Center in Cuttack district. On this occasion, Dr. Mohanty was warmly welcomed with flower bouquets…

Brahmapur: The short documentary Conceptual Gift, produced by local social worker Sarita Panda, has won four awards at the Kanya Kumari International Film Festival. Directed by her husband Dr. Debashis Panda, the film received accolades in four categories: Best Story, Best Screenplay, Best Cultural Documentary, and Best Direction. The film, which beautifully portrays Indian culture, traditions, spirituality, and strong interpersonal bonds, was highly appreciated by…

Cuttack No More Trouble for Patients: ‘Ama Bus’ E-Buses to Run from Capital Hospital to SCB  Under the ‘Ama Bus’ scheme, 40 new electric buses have been added.  These e-buses will now operate from Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar to SCB Medical College in Cuttack.  The new route will be especially helpful for patients and their attendants.  E-buses will also run on other new routes along with this…

Jeypora Municipality-Initiated Action To make Jeypora city free from rabies, the municipal administration has started vaccinating stray dogs. Important Note: It is the responsibility of every citizen to report areas affected by dog

Bhubaneswar The third installment will be given only after a survey of ineligible beneficiaries. Eligible beneficiaries will receive the Subhadra money for 2022 and 2023. After the third installment, new beneficiaries will be included if they have completed 21 years of age — informed Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida.

Bhubaneswar A bus overturned at Uttara Chhak in Bhubaneswar, injuring more than 15 tourists. According to reports, all the injured have been admitted to Capital Hospital. Notably, the accident occurred while the bus was heading towards Puri Srimandir. There were around 70 tourists on the bus.

Delhi  Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi received a warm welcome from Team Odisha at the Odisha Investors’ Meet held at Taj Palace in New Delhi. Notably, the Chief Minister has traveled to Delhi to attend the Odisha Investors’ Meet. During his Delhi visit, he is expected to address the gathering at the investment meet and extend invitations to various stakeholders and industry leaders to invest…

Umerkote The premises of the Block Agricultural Office, Umerkote, a program was organized to distribute pump sets, spare parts, and provide financial assistance to youth entrepreneurs. The event was attended by Hon’ble Scheduled Tribe, Tribal Development Minister Shri Nityananda Gond and Jharinga MLA Shri Narsingh Bhatrang. In this program, the state government provided farmers with pump sets along with irrigation equipment, and financial assistance of…

Bhubaneswar: The 73rd All India Police Hockey Championship – 2025 was officially inaugurated today at the 7th Battalion ground in Bhubaneswar. Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania attended the event as the Chief Guest and received the salute during the grand parade. He advised all participants and sports officials to compete with a true sporting spirit. On this occasion, DGP Khurania extended a…

Delhi: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill has become law. President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The bill received approval after being passed in both houses of Parliament

Nabarangpur: Residents of Jharanaguda village under Amalabhata Gram Panchayat in Tentulikhunti block were surviving without electricity for years, relying on traditional oil lamps during the evenings to carry out their daily tasks. Despite repeatedly informing public representatives and officials, no solution had been found, according to the villagers. They had been living without electric lighting and had approached various authorities over the years, but all…

Bhubaneswar: In a move to strengthen collaboration in the field of education and research, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, Sri Lanka, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by Prof. Saranjit Singh, Vice-Chancellor of KIIT University, and Prof. Zenithaa Abeweikrema Liyanage, President of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon. As per the agreement, both institutions…

Jeypore​:  The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) women’s wing in Jaipur city celebrated the National New Year (Yugadi 5127, Vikram Samvat 2082) at the Keshav Prabhat Shakha, Suraj Mahal. Among the six important observance days of the RSS, the Hindu New Year is one of the most significant. On this occasion, city Sanghchalak Dr. Niranjan Mishra, co-city Sanghchalak Lok Premananda Nayak, guest speaker Engineer Subrata Kumar…

Nabarangpur: On the occasion of Utkal Divas, the 90th Odisha Day was celebrated in a grand district-level event held in the evening at the local Shastri Bhavan in Nabarangpur. The program was conducted under the brief chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mohapatra. MLA Gouri Shankar Majhi attended as the chief guest, with special guests including MLA Manohar Randhari, and honored guests such as police…

Papadahandi: A preparatory meeting for Hanuman Jayanti was organized by the Hindu Ekta Bahini at the Neelakantheshwar Temple. Several programs have been planned by the organization for the upcoming Hanuman Jayanti celebration scheduled on April 14. As per the consensus of all members and villagers, it was decided that all shops and markets will remain closed from 1 PM on the day of the festival.…