Author: Rabindra Sahu

Nabarangpur,: The Utkal Parishad organized celebrations for Odisha Day (Utkal Divas). On this occasion, floral tributes were offered to statues of eminent personalities across the city at 8 AM. Later in the morning, a meeting was held at Trupti Lodge Conference Hall, Nabarangpur. Presided over by Utkal Parishad President Bijay Kumar Chaudhury, the event featured Narayan Patra as the chief speaker, who highlighted the heroic…

Nabarangpur: Students of Class 9 and 10 will no longer be deprived of midday meals. Under the new education policy, students from preschool to Class 10 will receive midday meals and, three times a week, nutritional food in the form of ragi laddu. On Tuesday, Odisha’s Minister of School and Mass Education, Nityananda Gond, inaugurated the Chief Minister’s Nutrition Scheme at the Umarkote Government Girls’…

Nabarangpur: The residents of Jharanaguda village under Amulabhata Gram Panchayat, Tentulikhunti Panchayat Samiti, in Nabarangpur district, had been living without electricity for 75 years since India’s independence. Fifteen families in Jharanaguda village had been deprived of electricity and had to rely on traditional oil lamps for lighting. Due to the lack of a proper road to the village, electricity connection could not be established. The…

Bhubaneswar Even though the results of the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams have not yet been announced, the admission process for Diploma courses has already begun. Admissions for both government and private diploma institutions in the state will be conducted simultaneously. Students interested in Diploma and Post-Diploma programs can apply online through the SAMS portal. For the 2025-26 academic year, admissions will be conducted…

Bhubaneswar: Our ancestors dreamed of building a prosperous and self-reliant Odisha. We have been continuously striving to fulfill that dream. The period from 2000 to 2024 marks a new era of Odisha’s development. On the occasion of Odisha Day (Utkal Dibasa), former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, stated this while addressing an event at Shankha Bhavan. He mentioned that in the past…

Kolnara A large number of devotees gathered at the temples of Maa Majhigarhiani and village deity Maa Mutyuluma in the Kolnara block headquarters on the third Tuesday of the Chaitra month. During Chaitra, every Tuesday sees men and women visiting the temple to offer prayers. Along with performing rituals, devotees also partook in the offering of Sheetal Pana (a traditional cooling drink) for the well-being of…

Nabarangpur, Along with Utkal Dibasa, Police Foundation Day is being celebrated across the state. On this occasion, the 90th Police Foundation Day was observed at the Reserve Police Ground in Nabarangpur. During the police parade held at the Reserve Police Ground, Superintendent of Police (SP) Mihir Kumar Panda received the salute. As the chief guest of the ceremony, SP Mihir Kumar Panda acknowledged the disciplined service…

Umarkote: On April 1, 1936, a separate Odisha state was formed. Today, on this occasion, Education Minister Nityananda Gond paid tribute to Odisha’s great sons by offering floral wreaths in celebration of Utkal Dibasa. During the Utkal Dibasa observance, Minister Nityananda Gond visited various statues of eminent personalities. While passing by the statue of freedom fighter Ravi Singh Majhi at Jharigaon Road Square in Umarkote,…

Hrudananda Heartbroken to hear about the passing of former sports teacher, Shri Lakshmanarayana Kar Sir, from Hrudananda High School. He was a shining example of the beautiful bond between teachers and students. Our P.E.T. Sir not only trained  in sports but also taught  academics. He was extremely affectionate, kind-hearted, and deeply caring towards his students.

Bhubaneswar: The Khadi Chhuan Utsav will be observed in all schools across the state. CM Mohan Majhi will touch Khadi on children. The Khadi Chhuan program will be held at Badagada High School, Bhubaneswar. The Minister of Mass Education will inaugurate the event in Nabarangpur. Nityananda Gond will inaugurate the Education Awareness Rath.

Bhubaneswar: 3.52 Crore Beneficiaries to Receive Coverage Under Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance in 2 Weeks

Bhubaneswar: In Odisha 21,462 Anganwadi centers lack their own buildings, and 23,823 centers do not have electricity connections.

Jeypore: Maharaja Vikram Dev Verma played a crucial role in merging Jeypore with independent Utkal Pradesh, setting aside his personal comforts and dedicating himself to the nation and its people. Even before ascending the throne, Vikram Dev established the Odia society in Visakhapatnam and became a guardian for Odias living in the Madras Presidency. His sole objective was the upliftment of Odisha and the Odia…

Bhubaneswar: Five Days of Kalbaisakhi   Kalbaisakhi rain will continue in the state from today until the 6th.  Yellow warning issued for 10 districts for the next 24 hours.  Yellow warning for Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Kandhamal.  Yellow warning issued for Nuapada, Balangir, Boudh, and Gajapati districts. Thunderstorms with rain and wind speeds of 30 to 40 kmph expected.

Bhubaneswar: Pratap Deb, Bhakta Das, and other leaders paid tribute to Devendra Sharma, recalling his good deeds. On the occasion of the eleventh day after the passing of former MLA of Aali constituency, former Panchayat Samiti chairman, president of Aali Athletics Association, founder of the women’s football team, and senior Congress leader, the late Devendra Nath Sharma, a memorial gathering was held near Niaal Chhak in…

Kotpad After the intervention of Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatara Tata Power connected electricity to Tunaguda village. The villagers have expressed their gratitude to the MLA.

Cuttack: A massive fire incident in Dolmundai, a showroom is burning. A fire has broken out in a clothing warehouse in Dolmundai. Thick smoke is emerging from inside the warehouse. The cause of the fire is yet to be known.

New Delhi: Mobile addiction among children has increased alarmingly. Digital addiction is reflecting negatively in their behavior. They are showing anger and frustration towards their parents over small issues. They are becoming socially distant and spending hours on mobile phones. There are several reasons behind this! From birth, parents hand over mobile phones to their children to keep them quiet. Due to the lack of…

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) case challenging the restrictions imposed on the Hanuman Jayanti procession in Sambalpur. In 2023, widespread riots, vandalism, and communal tensions were reported during the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations, leading to 15-16 police cases involving loss of life and property damage. This year, Ram Navami falls on April 6, and Hanuman Jayanti on April 14.…

Nabarangpur: For outstanding performance in the operation of buses and the Chief Minister’s Bus Service, Nabarangpur district has secured the first position in the state. As a result, the Nabarangpur District Road Transport Corporation Manager has been honored at the state level for the first time. During a special program held in Bhubaneswar, Santosh Kumar Nayak, the District Manager of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation…

Bargarh: A shocking incident has emerged from Amapali village in Bargarh district, where a woman’s family allegedly refused to touch her body, let alone perform her last rites, simply because she had married outside her caste. Her in-laws had already reportedly severed ties with the couple long ago. As a result, her body remained at the hospital for hours after her death. Finally, the police…