Author: Rabindra Sahu

Nandahandi: A new petrol pump has been inaugurated within the premises of Nandahandi block headquarters, located in Dangarbheja village, under Nabarangpur district. Previously, the only petrol pump in the block was situated far from most other villages, causing inconvenience to the locals who had to rely on small shops selling petrol at higher prices. Now, an Indian Oil petrol pump named Om Shubham Fuel Station…

Podamari Today, a “Khadi Chhuan” (Touching the Slate) and Admission Festival was organized at Podamari Primary School. The event was held under the supervision of the Headmaster, Sadashiv Padhi. Ranjana Mishra, Chairperson of Kahna Charitable Trust, attended the program as the chief guest. She praised the government’s “Khadi Chhuan” initiative as a unique step that can help shape disciplined and successful futures for students. Another esteemed…

Tentulikhunti, In various parts of Tentulikhunti block of Nabarangpur district, heavy Kalbaisakhi rain accompanied by thunder occurred. During this, a lightning strike led to the death of Hari Harijan (48), a resident of Manchagaan village under the Tentulikhunti block. According to sources, Hari was taking his cows to a nearby field for grazing when the lightning struck, injuring him severely. Locals immediately rushed him to the…

Nabarangpur District today marked the statewide launch of the Mukhyamantri Poshan Yojana under which midday meals have been introduced for students of Class 9 and 10. Along with this, nutritious ragi (finger millet) laddus are being distributed to students from Class 1 to 10. In this context, School and Mass Education Minister Shri Nityananda Gond attended a program at Government High School in Umerkote, while…

New Delhi: Amid strong opposition protests, the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025 (Ummed) was passed today in the Lok Sabha. The bill was introduced by Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. Although initially eight hours were allotted for discussion on the bill, it was later extended to twelve hours following demands from the opposition parties. After an intense debate between the ruling NDA and the…

Umerkote: A night-time cricket practice match was inaugurated in Ward No. 9 of Umerkote Municipality, organized in memory of the late Pendra Rao. The event was graced by several notable guests, including journalist Nalini Ranjan Mishra, Santosh Satpathy, lawyer Najibi Santunu Bahinipati, social workers B. Buji, Nasir Sufi, Lalit Sethi, councilor Itishree Dalai and Manoj Kumar Nayak, church dean Bibhuti Bhushan Pani, Purna Majhi, Kabul…

Bhubaneswar: Starting Wednesday, Kalbaisakhi (summer thunderstorms) will bring rain to half of Odisha. Along with rainfall, there will be strong winds and thunder. The impact of Kalbaisakhi will intensify on April 3 and 4. The Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Warning for these two days. On Wednesday, districts like Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, Angul, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Boudh, Bargarh, Balangir, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, and…

Koraput: A roadshow was organized in Koraput town by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). This afternoon, hundreds of uniformed members participated in the procession that started from Hanuman Vatika and passed through Gundicha Chhak, Traffic Chhak, Film Hall Road, Post Office Road, Pada Line, Jagannath Mandir Chhak, Bhandisahi, DNK, and Pujariput, finally concluding at Shishu Mandir. At Shishu Mandir, a tribute event was held in…

Nabarangpur The district-level 90th Odisha Day was celebrated on Tuesday at the local Shastri Bhavan (Town Hall). The celebration was presided over by District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra. Nabarangpur MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi attended as the chief guest, while Dabugaon MLA Manohar Randhari attended as a distinguished guest. SP Mihir Kumar Panda, Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit Barman, and keynote speaker Dr. Bijay Kumar Mishra…

Jeypore The state government has launched the ‘Vi-Man’ (short for “Tilung Management of Aviation Assets and Network”) scheme. Jeypore Airport has been included under this initiative. Emphasis is being laid on upgrading and operating the airport, as well as improving connectivity with other airports in the state. The Chief Minister’s Office shared this information through social media platform X. Efforts are being expedited to start…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Highways Authority Bill has been passed in the Legislative Assembly. A total of 75,000 km of world-class roads will be constructed. A new authority named OSHA (Odisha State Highways Authority) will be formed to manage the state highways in Odisha. This authority will also handle land acquisition, rehabilitation, environmental clearances, and forest clearances. To ease traffic congestion, the authority will also undertake the construction…

New Delhi: Nilamben Parikh, the granddaughter of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93 in Navsari, Gujarat. Nilamben was the granddaughter of Harilal Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s son. She lived in Navsari district with her son, Dr. Sameer Parikh. This morning, her final journey began from her residence, and her last rites were performed at the Virwal…

Titilagarh Oxygen cylinder explodes in ambulance! An oxygen cylinder suddenly exploded in an ambulance located within the Titilagarh Sub-Divisional Medical premises in Balangir district. The incident occurred while a pregnant woman was being transported. Treatment is ongoing in critical conditio

Bhubaneswar The system is changing, and the outcomes are becoming visible. The National Education Policy (NEP) has ushered in a revolution in the education sector across India. There has been a significant improvement in the quality of education. From primary to higher education, a transformational change has taken place. The NEP prioritizes making education accessible and inclusive for all. Keeping in view the demands of…

Dabugaon: The EC (Executive Committee) members working under the Dabugaon Block Mission Shakti have submitted a written letter demanding a temporary extension of their tenure. Their demand is that, as per the government-issued directive, the reconstitution process of the EC members should be temporarily postponed. The members argue that many of them are still under financial obligations due to loans taken under various schemes and…

Nabarangpur: The oath-taking ceremony of the newly formed Nabarangpur District Bar Association was held today at the Bar Association office located within the court premises. In this program, Sheikh Baba Alisha took oath as the President, and Shri Gajendra Kumar Dash assumed charge as the Executive Member. The ceremony was conducted under the supervision of the association’s Election Officer Shri C.H. Baba Yugandhar, with assistance…

Nabarangpur: Dr. Sumanta Ranjan Bal, a physician working at the Nabarangpur District Headquarters Hospital, donated blood and saved the life of a critical patient. A female patient from Tentulikhunti block was in urgent need of blood, but her relatives were unable to arrange it in time. Due to the rare blood group of the patient, it became difficult to source compatible blood. Finally, Dr. Bal…

Dabugaon: The annual function of Barajodi Government Primary School, under Medana Panchayat of Dabugaon Block in Nabarangpur district, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and pomp today. Dignitaries and guests were seated on the dais to grace the occasion. The program began with a traditional offering of incense, lamps, and Naivedya (holy food) to the photo of Lord Ganesha, followed by garlanding. After this ceremonial start,…

Chandahandi: A felicitation ceremony was held at Chandahandi police station for ASI Basanta Kumar Swain on the occasion of his retirement. The program was attended by SI Bijuram Bagh, ASIs Labanya Bemal and Dillip Barik as esteemed guests. On behalf of all the staff, Mr. Swain was presented with a memento and felicitated. The staff members wished him a happy and peaceful retired life. Among…

Nabarangpur: A joint public grievance camp was organized on Wednesday at the Municipality Conference Hall in Umerkote, Nabarangpur district. The District Collector, Dr. Shubankar Mohapatra, and Superintendent of Police Maghaban Bag, along with various district-level departmental officers, were present. During the camp, a total of 70 people submitted their grievance petitions. These included both individual problems and 13 village-level and community issues. In the presence…

Papadahandi: Residents of Paika Sahibasinda in Papadahandi block, Nabarangpur district, blocked the road demanding drinking water. The blockade was lifted after police and administrative officials arrived and assured action. According to reports, more than 50 families reside in Paika Sahi. The administration has installed only one tube well for the entire area. Additionally, water is supplied through pipelines under a drinking water project. However, for…