Author: Rabindra Sahu

Kolkata Good news for cricket fans around the world – the final match will be held in Kolkata! IPL 2025 Begins 1. IPL 2025 is set to begin tomorrow. 2. The first match will be played at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens Stadium. 3. The opening clash will be between KKR and RCB. 4. In this 18th season of IPL, a total of 10 teams will compete in…

Nabarangpur Under the guidance of Shri Gauri Shankar Sahu, Secretary of Hindu Ekta Bahini, the second preparatory meeting was held at Siddhi Vinayak Temple for a grand procession on April 14, marking the occasion of Odia New Year. Procession Route & Changes The procession will start from Chauriyaguda, pass through the Private Bus Stand, and finally reach Bhandar Gharani Temple, where it will conclude with Pana…

Borigumma – A fire incident occurred in Katharagada village of Borigumma block. A fast food shop was completely gutted in flames. The fire broke out at the fast food shop of Sushant Nayak, located in the Katharagada market.

Malkangiri A passenger bus met with an accident at Gobindapali Ghat in Malkangiri. The bus climbed onto a culvert. Fifteen injured passengers have been admitted to the hospital.

Nabarangpur The family members of a five-year-old child in need of blood at the Nabarangpur District Headquarters Hospital contacted us. We tried to arrange blood for the child and reached out to a kind-hearted individual. Despite being very busy, this generous person responded to our request, went to the hospital, and donated blood, helping to save the child’s life. Since the donor requested to remain anonymous, we…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, which aims to build a prosperous Odisha by 2036, is facing a severe shortage of officers. Many positions, including IAS, IPS, IFS, OAS, OPS, and OFS, remain vacant. The state government has acknowledged this issue in the legislative assembly. According to data presented by the Chief Minister in the assembly, Odisha has been allotted 195 IPS posts, but 68 of them…

Bhubaneswar: Senior BJP leader Samir Mohanty will be the next president of the Odisha Olympics Association (OOA). No one other than Samir has filed a nomination for this position, making his appointment unopposed. He will serve as the OOA president until 2029. The OOA’s General Council meeting is scheduled for March 30. While Samir Mohanty is set to become the new OOA president, Abhijit Pal will…

Koraput As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and commitment to sustainable development, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna enterprise of the Government of India, has donated Rs10.10 crore to Koraput Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College & Hospital. NALCO’s Executive Director (Mines & Refinery), Niranjan Samal, along with the company’s Executive Director (H & A), Ashutosh Rath, handed over the cheque to Koraput…

Umarkote: A preparatory meeting was held at the Health Line Conference Hall in Umarkote, Nabarangpur district, for the upcoming Chief Minister’s Football Cup Tournament, which is set to commence on March 30. The tournament aims to be conducted smoothly and efficiently. The main guest, Mr. Tripathi, announced that all football players under the age of 14 would be eligible to participate in the tournament. A…

Papadahandi, Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi has appointed Somnath Pujari as the MP representative for the Papadahandi block. The MP officially informed the BDO (Block Development Officer) about this appointment through a letter on Tuesday. Somnath Pujari expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister, Home Minister, Chief Minister, State School and Mass Education Minister, MP Balabhadra Majhi, former MP Parshuram Majhi, Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi, Jharigaon MLA…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has historically experienced a lower rate of urbanization compared to the national average. While the national urbanization rate stands at 36percent Odisha’s urbanization is at 18%. In contrast, neighboring states like Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh have urbanization rates of 25percent and 23percent, respectively, and states like Gujarat, Kerala, and Telangana have rates of 42percent, 47percent, and 48%, respectively. This disparity is attributed to the previous…

Kalyansinghpur: A woman from Tota village in Parshali Panchayat, under Kalyansinghpur block of Rayagada district, was seriously injured in an elephant attack. Residents of several villages in the Niyamgiri hill region, such as Lakhapadar, Dangamathi, Guma, Patangapadar, Buduni, and Chatikana, are struggling as elephant attacks have made it difficult for them to step out, affecting their livelihood. On Thursday evening, while returning home from the…

Rayagada Chandrasekhar Nayak, a young man from Dukum village under Bissamcuttack police limits in Rayagada district, was involved in an accident and initially received treatment at a local medical facility. Later, he was shifted to JMS Medical College in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, for further treatment. Due to severe head injuries, doctors declared him brain dead. He was kept on a ventilator for treatment. After doctors…

Hinjilicut: In the quarterfinal match of the Hinjilicut Premier League Cricket Tournament organized by MCC at the local mini stadium, Sompeta Suresh XI secured a place in the semifinals by defeating Ichhapur Friends Cricket Club. Sompeta’s team scored 176 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in the allotted 10 overs, whereas Ichhapur’s team managed to score only 79 runs for the loss of 6…

Nabarangpur: A private bus overturned near Tara Gaon Chhak on the National Highway passing through Nabarangpur, resulting in one fatality and over 15 injuries. The SB Travels bus was traveling from Raighar to Jeypore when it lost control and overturned on the roadside at around 8:30 AM near Tara Gaon Chhak. Govind Tripathy from Dabu village, a passenger, was crushed under the bus and died…

Nabarangpur: A three-day cricket coaching camp will be organized at the Nabarangpur Stadium under the auspices of the Odisha Cricket Association for the cricketers of Nabarangpur district, informed Prahlad Tripathy, Secretary of the District Cricket Association. Senior and former players have expressed their joy and pride over this initiative. The coaching camp will be led by Odisha Cricket Academy’s Technical Director, Mr. V. Venkataraman, along…

Jharigaon: Jharigaon block in Nabarangpur district is a tribal-dominated and rainfed region where farmers primarily depend on rainwater for cultivation. Apart from paddy, maize, mahua flowers, and tamarind are the main alternative cash crops. For villages surrounded by forests and hills, forest-based produce like mahua flowers serve as a crucial source of income, particularly for small farmers and tribal communities. However, the lack of proper…

Nabarangpur – A bridge was constructed over the Bhaskel River on the Badagumuda-Ikori road in Kosagumuda block in 2021, with an estimated cost of ₹3.57 crore. Built by the Public Works Department, this bridge was considered properly constructed, and the then sub-collector had even inspected it. The bridge facilitated smooth transportation for four-wheelers and heavy vehicles in areas like Badagumuda, Ikori, Kosagumuda, and Kodianga. However,…

Bhubaneswar: For the upcoming academic year 2025-26, the state government has decided to start the admission process soon for the two-year B.Ed./M.Ed. and B.H.Ed. courses. Considering the future and broader interests of students, the Higher Education Department has taken the decision to commence the admission process for the 2025-26 academic year without delay. For this, applicants will be able to start filling out the Common Application…

Bhubaneswar: Students from Classes 1 to 8 in Odisha will study from new textbooks starting from the 2026-27 academic year. The state government plans to introduce revised textbooks alongside NCERT books. A committee will be formed to review the curriculum and textbooks before implementation. Additionally, Shishu Batika (early childhood learning centers) will open in every school from April 2.

Dabugaon A training program was held on Wednesday at the Dabugaon Block Conference Hall, focusing on integrating the Sustainable Rural Livelihood Mission with key government schemes. During the session, training was provided on ensuring effective implementation of livelihood programs. The training was conducted by BDO Sharath Majhi, Padmanabh Tripathi, and OLM BPM Deepti Kishore Nayak. Participants included MBK, CRP, SHG members, and all Anganwadi workers,…