Bhubaneswar President Droupadi Murmu is arriving in Bhubaneswar today for a two-day visit to Odisha. She will depart from Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, at 12:30 PM on a special Indian Air Force aircraft and reach Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar at 1:30 PM. From there, she will travel by a special helicopter to the helipad near the Kantilo Nilamadhab Temple in Nayagarh district.
Young Journalist Sibashis Das Critically Injured, Battling for His Life
Bhubaneswar: Young journalist Sibashis Das is battling for his life after being critically injured in a road accident. He is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. Sibashis, who works for the TV9 Bharatvarsh news channel, is in urgent need of financial assistance for his treatment.
Odisha Govt Implements Major Reshuffle Among Senior IFS Officers
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has implemented significant transfers among senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers, as detailed in a notification from the Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change: Uma Nanduri (IFS, 1993 batch) has been appointed as Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Kendu Leaf upon her return from the Government of India. Prem Kumar Jha (IFS, 1993 batch) has been designated as PCCF Wildlife…
Justice Harish Tandon Appointed as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court
Bhubaneswar: Justice Harish Tandon to be the new Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of senior Calcutta High Court judge, Justice Harish Tandon, as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court.Regarding his appointment, the Ministry of Law and Justice of the Central Government has issued a notification today.
Forester and Forest Guards Honored at State-Level World Forest Day Event
Deogarh, For their remarkable contributions to environmental protection and conservation, one forester and three forest guards from the Deogarh Forest Division have been honored at the state level. On Friday, during the state-level celebration of World Forest Day in Bhubaneswar, the following individuals from the Deogarh Forest Division were recognized: Shyam Sundar Behera, Forester of Pallahara Forest Section Kartikeshwar Dehuri, Forest Guard of Kansar Beat, Kansar…
Eli Lilly Launches Mounjaro Injection in India for Diabetes Management
Bhubaneswar: Eli Lilly has launched the Mounjaro injection in India to help manage type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Diabetes Injection Introduced Mounjaro aids in controlling appetite, reducing fat, and slowing down digestion. It is administered once a week and should not be used without a doctor’s consultation. In India, the 5 mg Mounjaro injection costs approximately Rs4,375. Previously, Mounjaro was launched in the UK, the…
12B Battalion Organizes Public Outreach Camp in Phutanada
Nabarangpur – Like every year, the 12B Battalion organized a public outreach camp in Phutanada village, Raighar block, Nabarangpur district. The camp was conducted under the leadership of Commandant Shri Nand Kishore Kumar Prasad. Key Participants & Activities Assistant Commandants Shri Ajay Kumar and Shri Madan Kumar, along with Inspector Devi Singh, local officials, eminent citizens, and villagers, attended the event. The Health Department conducted…
Education Dept Secretary Distributes Invitation Letters for School Enrollment Festival
Papadahandi, – In various schools under the Semala Regional Resource Center in Papadahandi Block, headmasters distributed invitation letters from the Chief Minister to parents and guardians of children eligible for Bal Vatika (age 5+) and Class 1 (age 6+) as part of the School Enrollment Festival. The initiative was led by C.R.C.C. Babulal Sagar, along with Assistant Teacher Minati Majhi of Dumuripadar Government Primary School…
District-Level Job Fair to Be Held in Nabarangpur on March 25
Nabarangpur: A district-level job fair will be held on March 25, 2025, at Raja Chaitanya Dev High School Ground in Nabarangpur. In preparation for this event, the district administration and employment & skill development department organized a press conference today at the Circuit House Conference Hall. The meeting was chaired by Additional District Collector Tapan Khuntia, with the presence of Assistant Secretary and Mission Director…
Public Interest Litigation Urges NEP to Recognize Local Languages
Nabarangpur: The demand for education in local languages as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has gained momentum in the undivided Koraput district. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Odisha High Court regarding this matter. According to petitioner Arjun Bhatra from Nabarangpur, the NEP 2020 does not prioritize the mother tongues of different regions in Odisha, whereas neighboring states…
MLA’s Efforts Bear Fruit: Notification Issued for Four Rural Roads Under CM’s Road Scheme
Rajnagar: Under the Chief Minister’s Road Scheme, 16.100 kilometers of roads will be constructed in the Rajnagar constituency. The construction of four rural roads will be undertaken with an allocation of ₹25.277 crore. Additionally, a bridge under the Setu Bandhan Yojana will be built at Srirampur-Palpatna. MLA Dhruva Sahu had written to the Rural Development Department and the Chief Minister, requesting the construction of roads…
TPCODL Gears Up for Summer with Enhanced Power Supply Measures
Bhubaneswar, TCODL has announced multiple measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the summer, meeting the peak demand of 2524 MW. The company has established a centralized power distribution technology center in Bhubaneswar, ensuring seamless operation of 33 kV feeders, primary substations (PSS), and 11 kV feeders. Upgrades have been made to power transformers and substations, adding 152 MVA to the sub-transmission network. The distribution…
New Curriculum to Be Implemented from 2026-27 for Grades 1 to 8
Bhubaneswar: Textbooks for students from Grade 1 to 8 will be changed. The new curriculum will be implemented from the 2026-27 academic year. After the implementation of NEP-2020, a committee has been formed to revise the syllabus. The proposed new syllabus for Grades 1 to 8 will place greater emphasis on language, culture, and heritage, according to School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Nanda Ganda.…
Villagers Urge Authorities to Construct Kandhiguda-Fufugaon Road
Jharigaon – Despite repeated requests for road construction, the administration has allegedly ignored the demands of the villagers. This complaint has come from Kandhiguda village under Palia Panchayat in Jharigaon Block, Nabarangpur district. Kandhiguda is an old village inhabited by over a hundred families of the Kandh community. According to the villagers, a murum (gravel) road was built years ago between Kandhiguda and Fufugaon, but…
Festive Spirit Soars as Dhodra Mandei Begins with Great Enthusiasm
Umerkote: The grand Dhodra Mandei has begun! This ancient festival is held in Dhodra village under the Umerkote police station in the Jharigaon block of Nabarangpur district. The Mandei is associated with the worship of Goddess Ingala and starts exactly one week after Holi every year. This Mandei has been celebrated since ancient times, dating back to the era of kings and maharajas. It is…
Government Changes, But Satyaghat Irrigation Project Still Stuck in Announcements
Jharigaon: Farmers in the Chacha Panchayat of Jharigaon Block, Nabarangpur District, are growing increasingly frustrated as the long-awaited Satyaghat Irrigation Project remains stalled due to administrative indifference. Despite previous government funding, the new administration has failed to begin work on the project, leaving it stuck in mere announcements. Back in 2002, when Pradeep Majhi was in the opposition, he led protests and rallies demanding the…
Panchayati Raj Deputy Director Visits Kosagumuda for Development Review
Kosagumuda: The Deputy Director of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, who also serves as the Nodal Officer for the Antyodaya Yojana in Nabarangpur District, Bimbadhar Sethy, arrived in the district for a three-day visit. On Friday, the first day of his visit, he toured various regions of Kosagumuda Block. At Kodinga, he held discussions with women self-help groups about bank loans and various…
International Forest Day: Nature’s Wrath Awaits If We Continue to Deceive It
Papdahandi, Like every year, the world is observing International Forest Day on March 21, with various initiatives being drafted to protect trees. Discussions are held on the importance of forests for human society. Every year, millions of trees are planted across the country, and billions of rupees are spent from the national treasury on forest conservation and afforestation. However, in reality, much of this money…
Grand Inauguration: New Building Set to Open Soon
Puri: A unique sight has emerged in Astaranga Block of Puri District. Despite the construction of a new animal shelter, the old, dilapidated building continues to house animals. The delay in inaugurating the new facility has become a hot topic of discussion. When our reporter visited the site, they found empty liquor bottles, plastic glasses, smoking pipes (chilum), and brown sugar-related foil papers scattered around…
Officials Conduct Inspection of Bhaskel River Bridge Condition
Kosagumuda: Two days ago, the villagers completely blocked vehicular movement on the Bhaskel River Bridge, which connects the Badagumuda-Ekori main road. The protest was triggered by reports that the bridge had become highly unsafe for use. Following this, Bhavani Shankar Bhoya, Junior Engineer of the Rural Department, and Debarshi Nayak, Executive Engineer of the District Rural Development Department, inspected the bridge’s condition. The Bhaskel River…
Commissionerate Police Imposes Traffic Restrictions for President’s Bhubaneswar Visit from 24th
Bhubaneswar Traffic Restrictions Issued by Commissionerate Police for President’s Visit to Bhubaneswar from the 24th As per official information, President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Bhubaneswar on March 24 at 1:30 PM. From there, she will proceed to Kantilo and Kaliapalli Sabar Sahi in Nayagarh. After completing her visit, she will stay overnight at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. The next day, on March 25 at 9:20 AM, the…