Author: Rabindra Sahu

Umarkote Allegations have been raised that the Umarkote Municipal Administration has neglected to properly maintain the statues of great personalities in the town. On Odisha Day (Utkal Divas), the statue of freedom fighter Ravi Singh Majhi, located at Jharigaon Road Square in Umarkote, was found in an unclean state. When Minister of School and Mass Education, Nityananda Gond, arrived to pay tribute by garlanding the statue,…

Bhubaneswar – The Central Government has promoted 30 senior Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The Ministry of Personnel, Government of India, has issued an official notification in this regard. According to the notification issued by Sanjay Kumar Chaurasia, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Personnel, the promotion has been granted in two phases: First Phase (January – December 2023)…

Jeypore: Maharaja Vikramdev Burma played a crucial role in merging the princely state of Jeypore with independent Utkal Pradesh. Sacrificing personal comfort and luxury, he dedicated himself to the cause of the nation and its people. Even before ascending the throne, he was actively involved in the formation of the Odia society in Visakhapatnam, serving as a guardian for Odias residing in the Madras Presidency.…

Nandahandi  The deceased student has been identified as Rajkumar Amanatya, son of Dambarudhar Amanatya, a ninth-grade student of Jagannathpur Government High School under Nandahandi block in Nabarangpur district. The student, along with two of his friends, was traveling on a motorcycle when they lost balance and fell.

Bhubaneswar: Congress to Hold Torch Processions in All Blocks on the 15th Congress will organize torch processions in all blocks on the 15th. Senior Congress leaders will tour the districts, while observers will stay in the districts for five days. On the 21st, Congress will conduct massive district-wide rallies across all districts.

Nabarangpur: As per the directive of the state government, a decision has been made to observe “Odia Fortnight” from April 1 to 14. In this context, a meeting was held at the Ashoka Mehta Auditorium of the District Collector’s Office under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra, where April 3 was celebrated as Traditional Attire Day. The District Collector, Dr. Mahapatra, urged everyone…

Borigumma The transfer list of Borigumma Block Development Officer (BDO) has been released. According to the list, Borigumma Block BDO Sandhya Rani Samartha has been directed to be transferred as the Narayanpatna BDO. In her place, Chandahandi BDO Sukanta Patnaik has been directed to be transferred as the Borigumma Block BDO.

Bhubaneswar: If private schools face delays in obtaining COR renewal or a new COR, instructions have been issued to facilitate the admission of selected students from those schools into Adarsha Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalaya

Bhubaneswar: The Demand for Handwoven Fabrics is Increasing Day by Day Just as Odisha is rich in art and culture, its handloom industry is equally renowned. Odisha’s handloom sector has given the state a unique identity at both the national and international levels. Handwoven fabrics like Kotpad Handloom, Gopalpur Tussar, Habaspuri, Bamakai Sarees, Dhalapathar Textiles, Khandua Sarees, and Bandha Sarees have received the prestigious GI (Geographical…

Bhubaneswar: After nearly two decades, the Assembly session continued from yesterday until this morning. Following an all-night discussion, the University Amendment Bill 2024 was passed at 4:29 AM.

Bhubaneswar: Rukuna Rath after a day   The Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj will take place on the 5th.   The chariot pulling will begin at 3 PM on the 5th.   The Bahuda Yatra will be held four days later.  Rituals will be conducted on time with proper arrangements. The Lingaraj festival will be celebrated for six days.  Cultural programs will be performed by 36 groups from 11 states.

Bhubaneswar:  National Education Policy 2020 has been implemented across Odisha, marking the commencement of the ‘Pravesh Utsav’ and ‘Khadichhua’ festival. In this context, the district-level celebration in Nabarangpur was held at the Government Upper Primary School, Ex-Board, Nabarangpur. As part of the event, the young learners began their educational journey by writing “A” and “Aa” after circling three times while chanting the names of Brahma, Vishnu,…

Bhubaneswar On the occasion of the state-level ‘Pravesh Utsav’, ‘Khadichhua’, and the launch of ‘Shishu Batika’ organized at Badagada village school in Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated and spent a considerable amount of time with the children.

Bhubaneswar: FCI will procure an additional 20 lakh metric tons of paddy. The government has purchased 74 lakh metric tons of paddy this year, which is 26 lakh metric tons more than last year. Replying in the Assembly, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra stated that FCI usually takes 16 lakh metric tons of rice each year, but this time, they have…

Salepur: It was previously announced that the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana would be implemented in Odisha starting April 1. However, the scheme will now be operational in the state in two weeks, as informed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Under this scheme, 3.25 crore people in Odisha will benefit. Odia people residing in different corners of the country will be able…

Tentukhunti: The absence of a designated space for the weekly market in the Tentukhunti sub-division has led to the market being set up on the main road, resulting in traffic congestion. This is causing difficulties for buses and other vehicles during peak hours. Every Tuesday, a weekly market is held in Tentukhunti sub-division. Previously, there was sufficient space for the market, but over time, the…

Koraput: The district of Koraput becomes lively during Chaitra Navaratri, also known as Sharadiya or Basantika Durga Puja. In the Shabara Shreekhetra, the Navaratri Durga Puja has begun, dedicated to Goddess Kshetraeshwari Bimala. Each day, the Goddess is worshipped in one of the nine forms of Navadurga, and as per tradition, a symbolic sacred pot (Kalasha Yatra) is taken out every evening. Accompanied by traditional…

Bhubaneswar: The 2025-26 financial year has begun. Following the approval of the Appropriation Bill in the Assembly on the 29th of last month, the State Finance Department has initiated the budget expenditure process. The Principal Secretary of the Finance Department, Shashwat Mishra, has issued a letter to all Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, and Heads of Departments, instructing them to plan their expenditures accordingly.…

Gunupur Rural residents are increasingly adopting urban lifestyles, with many preferring online shopping over traditional markets. This shift has directly affected rural weekly markets, as fewer people are visiting them, leading even large traders to reduce their participation. In the Gunupur subdivision, businesses at weekly markets have declined by 50% over the past five years, according to traders. Gradually, the slowdown in commerce is becoming…

Bhubaneswar: The ongoing heatwave in the state is expected to provide temporary relief as Kalbaisakhi-induced rainfall is likely in various parts of Odisha over the next three days. This will reduce the impact of the scorching heat that has persisted for weeks, bringing some respite to the residents. The impact of Kalbaisakhi will peak on the 3rd and 4th, with heavy rainfall expected in several…

Kolanara: Residents of Lekapaira under Kolanara Gram Panchayat have demanded the establishment of a weekly market in their area. They believe that such a market will benefit farmers and people engaged in collecting minor forest produce, allowing them to sell their goods more conveniently. This initiative is expected to contribute to the economic development of the region. Currently, the government has not taken any specific…