Author: Rabindra Sahu

Khordha Congratulations and best wishes to Rahul Maharana from Khordha for receiving the National Youth Award for the year 2022-23. His remarkable contribution to environmental protection — including plastic waste cleanup, creation of screw pine (Hental) forests, and biodiversity conservation through community awareness programs along coastal Odisha — serves as an inspiration for the youth

Bhubaneswar: Veteran Bollywood actor Manoj Kumar, also known as Bharat Kumar, passed away at the age of 87 while undergoing treatment. The late Manoj Kumar was honored with the Padma Shri in 1992 and also received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Nandahandi Under the National Innovation Campaign 2024-25, an “Excursion cum Study Tour” was organized for 138 students of Nandahandi block in Nabarangpur district under the supervision of the Senior Block Education Officer of Nandahandi. In this tour program, six students from each school in Nandahandi block participated, making a total of 138 students. During the excursion, students were taken to various sites, including Papadahandi Deer Park,…

Bhubaneswar: Another 143 revenue villages will come under the jurisdiction of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). Approval for this was granted during the 150th authority meeting of the BDA, chaired by Housing and Urban Development Minister and BDA Chairman, Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra.

Bhubaneswar: From Wednesday, classes will commence in Shishu Batika (pre-primary schools). Children will begin their learning journey by touching khadi (chalk) as part of a traditional initiation ceremony. The school admission festival will be held following cultural traditions. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will attend the state-level program organized at Bargarh High School in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister in Bhubaneswar, Education Minister in Nabarangpur The Minister…

Umarkote, The Utkal Pujyapuja Parishad has submitted a 36-point memorandum to the Minister of Mass Education, Nityananda Gond. The proposal was handed over by social activist and Parishad member Sameer Kumar Pradhan. The memorandum demands: Granting autonomous status to the Odia Language Institute Appointment of language teachers in schools Filling vacant Odia lecturer positions in colleges and universities A comprehensive restructuring of the Odisha Sahitya…

Nabarangpur: The 90th Utkal Divas (Odisha Day) was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Utkal Parishad in Nabarangpur. On this occasion, the officials of the Parishad offered floral tributes to the statues of eminent personalities in the town. Following this, a formal meeting was held in the Trupti Sammilani Hall, presided over by Utkal Parishad President Vijay Kumar Chaudhury. Noted social worker Narayan Patra, as…

Mumbai: There is no doubt about the love and compassion Anant Ambani, the younger son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, has for animals and the environment. However, an incident on Tuesday left many surprised. While Anant was on a 140-km-long padayatra (foot march) from Jamnagar to Dwarka along with his team, he came across a truck carrying 260 chickens to a slaughterhouse. Upon seeing…

Nabarangpur: The National New Year and the Hindu Mahasangha Foundation Day were celebrated at the Birishola Shiva Temple in Papdahandi Block, Nabarangpur district. On this occasion, under the guidance of Anadi Baba, the Adi Mata Gaushala (cow shelter) was inaugurated. A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Jayanta Kumar Patra, the National President of Hindu Mahasangha. The event was attended by notable guests, including:…

New Delhi: Maintaining a minimum balance in a savings account is mandatory. If the required balance is not maintained, customers will have to pay a penalty. Some banks are modifying their minimum balance requirements, which vary based on account type, bank, and branch location (such as metro, semi-urban, and rural areas). From April 1, customers of PNB, SBI, Canara Bank, and others will need to…

Umarkote: On the occasion of Utkal Divas, Mrs. Om Prabha Sahu took charge as the new principal of Shaheed Laxman Nayak Higher Secondary School in Umarkote, Nabarangpur district. After the retirement of the previous principal, Mrs. Kavita Patra, in March, Mrs. Sahu was considered qualified and appointed as the new principal. She holds a postgraduate degree in Economics and Mass Communication. Previously, she worked with…

Koraput Regional Concern: People in border areas of Odisha are increasingly speaking Telugu instead of Odia. Call for Action: Intellectuals urge the government to take steps for the protection of the Odia language. Language Shift in Border Villages On the occasion of Odisha Day, which marks the foundation of Odisha state and Koraput district, concerns have been raised about the language shift happening in border areas. People…

Rayagada: The establishment of a medical college in Rayagada has been under discussion for more than 10 years, but it has not yet materialized. The possibility of setting up a medical college emerged in 2013-14, but due to a lack of land, it did not succeed. Later, there were repeated discussions about setting it up under the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model. Koraput MP Saptagiri Shankar…

Kotpad: While Utkal Dibasa was being celebrated across Odisha today, the occasion was also observed at the Kotpad Community Health Center with great enthusiasm. As part of a special effort, April 1 – Utkal Dibasa was celebrated with grandeur. The event was organized under the chairmanship of Ranjit Kumar Das, the Community Health Officer, and the supervision of Narisinha Sahu. April 1 holds significant importance…

Bhubaneswar: The Adishakti Trust has launched the monthly e-paper ‘Bahurupa’, which focuses on Shree Jagannath consciousness and related news. The e-paper was inaugurated on April 1, 2024, at 7 PM. The event began with all attendees singing ‘Bande Utkal Janani’ to mark the occasion of Utkal Dibasa. The event was organized by the chief advisor of Adishakti Charitable Trust, Nishikant Mishra, and editor Umanath Mishra.…

Nabarangpur: A public hearing camp was held today at the Municipal Council Conference Hall in Umarkote block under the joint chairmanship of Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mohapatra and Superintendent of Police Mihir Kumar Panda. The event was attended by District Council Chief Development Officer Biranchi Narayan Darwan, BDO Manoj Kumar Meher, Tahsildar Magaban Bag, along with district-level departmental officers. A total of 70 applicants…

Nabarangpur: The 90th Odisha Day was celebrated by Utkal Parishad at the Trupti Lodge Conference Hall. The event was presided over by Utkal Parishad President Bijay Kumar Choudhury, with social worker Narayan Patra as the chief speaker. He highlighted the heroic tales of Utkal’s brave sons and emphasized that Jagannath culture makes Odisha eternally memorable and revered. Former Governor’s Award-winning teacher Prabhasini Mohanty, another speaker,…

Tentulikhunti: In the afternoon, several areas of Tentulikhunti Block in Nabarangpur district experienced thunderstorms with heavy rain due to Kal Baisakhi weather conditions. In Manchagaon village, Hari Harijan lost his life due to a lightning strike. The unfortunate incident occurred while he was grazing his cattle near the village pasture. After the strike, he was immediately taken to the Tentulikhunti Community Health Center via 108 ambulance,…

Ranchi: A collision between two goods trains in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, resulted in the death of three people and injuries to four others. Among the deceased were both train pilots. The injured included four railway employees on duty and a CRPF jawan. They were rescued and admitted to Barharwa Sadar Hospital for treatment. The accident occurred on Tuesday morning when an empty goods train was stationed…

Umarkote  School & Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond on Tuesday launched the Chief Minister Nutrition Scheme, under which all school children will receive nutritious millet laddus. Additionally, students of Classes 9 and 10 will be provided midday meals. The scheme was inaugurated at Government Girls’ High School and Swami Vivekananda High School in Umarkote. As part of the program, students from Classes 1 to 10 at…

Bhubaneswar: Guidelines for Bus Travel  The State Transport Department has issued guidelines to tackle the heatwave. Drinking water and ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) will be available on all buses. Buses will be equipped with first-aid kits, including ice packs.  Adequate rest stops will be provided at bus stations.  Overcrowding will not be allowed on buses. Kiosks will be set up along highways for passenger assistance. Fines will be imposed for…