Author: Rabindra Sahu

Cuttack: The Forest Department had planted thousands of saplings along both sides of the Cuttack-Paradip road, spending lakhs of rupees. As these saplings grew into large trees, they caught the attention of the timber mafia, who are now cutting them down in broad daylight. Additionally, Tata Power employees, under the pretext of installing electric wires, have allegedly felled thousands of trees. A 11KV power line is…

Baipariguda: A crucial Gram Sabha was held in Kadakipani village under Dandabadi Gram Panchayat of Baipariguda Tehsil to declare it a revenue village. The meeting was chaired by Jeypore Sub-Collector Sushri Akbaram Prerana Reddy. In Kadakipani village, around 30 families have settled on forest land, including 9 tribal families and 21 families from other communities. To recognize the village as a revenue village, a final Gram…

Bhubaneswar: Congress leaders and workers gathered at Ram Mandir Square in Bhubaneswar before setting out. A crowd of Congress workers also assembled at Master Canteen. The Congress rally will proceed from in front of Ram Mandir towards the Assembly. A police presence has been deployed across the capital.

Ganjam The 21-day Danda Yatra of the famous Maa Dandakali in Ganjam district,, begins with great significance. In this Danda Yatra, both Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali are worshipped together. While observing this ritual holds special importance, devotees have to endure great hardships to complete it.

Bhubaneswar: During a press meet, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan directly targeted both Congress and BJD, alleging a conspiracy to wash out proceedings in the Odisha Legislative Assembly. He stated that a high drama is being staged for political gains and that unbelievable incidents have been unfolding between March 7 and 13. The Law Minister also dismissed the allegations regarding the attack on a Congress MLA, challenging…

 Koraput The district fisheries department has released fish and prawn seeds into the Upper Kolab Reservoir. Under the Chief Minister’s Fishermen Welfare Scheme, approximately 1.7 million prawn seeds were released at the Pandi Ghat and Dumuriput Zero Point Ghat of the Kolab Reservoir. The event was conducted under the chairmanship of Jeypore Fisheries Department Deputy Director Bharat Bhushan Sahu. Koraput MP’s representative, Babula Benia, attended…

Ganjam Untimely Demise of Shri Purnachandra Maharana, General Secretary of Nikhil Utkal Prathamik Shikshak Sangha, Ganjam District Born on 10/11/1974, Shri Purnachandra Maharana passed away on 26/03/2025 at his residence in Bhavani Nagar, Second Line, Berhampur. His demise is a great loss to the teacher community of Ganjam district, which has lost a fearless, dutiful, compassionate, and dedicated leader. He was serving as the Headmaster of Chaitanyapada Upper…

Bhubaneswar: 12 Congress MLAs have been suspended from the Assembly. The Speaker suspended them for their disorderly conduct in the House. Out of the total 14 Congress MLAs, 12 have been suspended, excluding Taraprasad Bahinipati and Ramesh Jena. The suspended MLAs include: Satyajit Gamang Mangu Khul Prafulla Pradhan Ashok Das Sophia Firlows Kadraka Apala Swami Pavitra Saunta Dasharathi Gamang Neelamadhab Hikaka Sagar Das Ramchandra Kadam Rajan…

Sambalpur: The Sambalpur Municipal Corporation has launched a sterilization campaign to control the dog population. With just a few weeks remaining in the current year, 1,280 dogs have already undergone sterilization through surgical procedures. At a dedicated facility in Burla, municipal staff capture stray dogs and perform sterilization surgeries to control their population. After the procedure, these dogs are provided with necessary post-operative care and…

Chhatia, Devotees from various regions participated in Harinam Sankirtan, deeply engrossed in the devotional chanting. Hundreds of spiritually devoted individuals observed their vows by lying prostrate on the village roads. It is believed that in Chhatia Patana village, under the Badachana block, a continuous 24-hour Sankirtan festival has been held for five days. This sacred event has been conducted in the village for the past…

Konark: The construction work for the improvement of the Raulpatna Panichhatra Nayahat road, under the Konark Rural Development Subdivision, has come under severe criticism from local residents due to alleged substandard execution. Villagers have accused the contractor of not adhering to the agreed contract terms and failing to complete the work within the stipulated timeframe, causing inconvenience to the public. The construction is being carried…

Chennai: In the match against Chennai Super Kings, Vignesh Puthur replaced Rohit Sharma as the impact player for Mumbai Indians. For many cricket fans, his name was relatively unknown. The left-arm chinaman spinner was introduced in the 8th over of Chennai’s innings. At that time, Chennai was at 78 runs for 1 wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had already scored 53 runs off 25 balls, looked…

NASA New Proof of Life on Mars  Success in NASA’s Ongoing Research  NASA’s Curiosity Rover has discovered new evidence of life on Mars. Scientists have identified the presence of alkenes, a type of organic compound. This discovery raises hopes that traces of ancient life may be found on the Red Planet.

Bhubaneswar: A complete ban on cow slaughter and cow smuggling should be enforced in Odisha. Saints and spiritual leaders have raised this demand at the Joint Cow Protection Mahasammelan held today at Lower PMG. They have demanded that the state government recognize the cow as the “State Mother” and formulate cow-friendly policies. Officials from various organizations in Bhubaneswar participated in a grand procession to support…

Bhubaneswar,: The second phase of the Odisha Assembly’s Budget Session has failed to proceed smoothly. The opposition remains steadfast in its stance, while the ruling party refuses to yield. As both sides stand firm in their positions, the Assembly has remained in a state of deadlock for 12 days. Speaker Surama Padhi attempted to restore normalcy by calling two all-party meetings, but no resolution was reached.…

Bhubaneswar: Despite the ongoing Assembly session and a three-tier security arrangement, Congress workers managed to reach the east gate of the Assembly, raising serious questions about police security. The security arrangements are being overseen directly by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). At 7 PM, Student Congress workers staged a mock funeral of the Chief Minister on Gandhi Marg. However, the police only reached the spot…

Bhubaneswar: The suspension of 12 Congress MLAs from the Odisha Assembly for unruly behavior has sparked strong opposition from the state Congress party. The party has alleged that the Speaker deliberately suspended them as part of a political vendetta. Congress has accused the BJP government in Odisha of engaging in retaliatory politics. In Karnataka, where the Congress is in power, Speaker UT Khader recently suspended…

Kotpad: The remote villagers of Malchamal have realized the importance of forest conservation and are giving it more priority than their livelihood every morning. The Forest Protection Committee, formed in 2002, has been actively working to safeguard the forest. Every day, 5 to 10 villagers patrol the jungle in shifts, protecting it from wildfires and preventing illegal logging by timber mafias. However, in recent years,…

Maidalpur: A bike accident at Shashahandi under Kotpad police station in Koraput district has led to the tragic death of a Data Entry Operator from Maidalpur. The deceased has been identified as Dillip Pattnaik (53). Dillip Pattnaik was working as a Data Entry Operator in Bada Ambada Panchayat under Kosagumuda Block. His sudden demise has cast a shadow of grief over the region. He is…

Papadahandi: Rashmikant Panda, a resident of Pakhanaguda village under Semla Panchayat in Papadahandi block, has absconded after allegedly defrauding 18 innocent women of ₹7.52 lakh. The victims include Sabitri Thakur, Tulabati Majhi, Kamala Gauda, Tulasa Thakur, Sanyukta Rana, Tobha Majhi, Santosini Nag, Iradi Gauda, and others. These women had taken loans from a microfinance institution and handed the money to the accused. Rashmikant Panda had…

Papadahandi: A meeting of Rangatuli artists from Nabarangpur district was held at the premises of Garbharai Temple in Nuakot Panchayat, near Maidolpur in Papadahandi block. In today’s meeting, a new organization named Maa Bhandargharani Rangatuli Artists’ Association was formed with all the members. In this meeting, Muralidhar Bhushan was appointed as the President, Trapati Jena as the Vice President, Subrata Patra as the Secretary, along…