Author: Rabindra Sahu

Kolnara Kandipadu village under Kolnara block is facing severe infrastructure issues, with residents demanding proper roads and drainage facilities. The village currently lacks a well-constructed road. While a cement-concrete road was built in the main area years ago, it has now deteriorated. The smaller streets remain unpaved, forcing people to walk through muddy and waterlogged roads during the rainy season. Additionally, a solar-powered motor has been installed at…

Nabarangpur The Revenue Department has demolished several illegally constructed houses on government land in front of the Biju Patnaik Stadium in Umerkote, Nabarangpur district, using a JCB machine. Five encroachers had built five houses on government land and occupied it illegally. However, this land is officially registered under the Umerkote Court in the name of the Umerkote Tehsildar. The court had repeatedly issued letters to the Tehsildar,…

Nabarangapur A fire broke out in a nearby forest for unknown reasons. Around midnight, two young men passing through the area noticed the fire and immediately attempted to put it out using their own efforts. They successfully controlled the fire before it could spread further. According to reports, the two friends were returning from some work when they saw the forest fire. Without wasting any time, they…

Koraput Priyanka was mesmerized by the beauty of Odisha. The breathtaking scenery of Talmalir left the film star spellbound. Her heart was completely captivated! Blockbuster filmmaker Rajamouli is set to return. He plans to shoot not just one or two but 8 to 10 new films in this stunning location. The director is making big plans for future film shoots here!

Delhi: Industrialist and BJP leader Dilip Ray met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to sources, Dilip Ray presented three demands to the Prime Minister. These include the establishment of a railway division in Rourkela, the expedited expansion of the Rourkela Steel Plant, and the development and expansion of Rourkela Airport.

Bhubaneswar: Considering the intense summer heat, the School and Mass Education Department has decided to change the school timing for all educational institutions from Class 1 to Class 12. From today, schools will operate from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.In this regard, the Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department, Smt. Shalini Pandit, has sent a letter to all District Collectors.

Jeypore The District Collector Shri V. Keerthi Vasan of Koraput, during his visit to Jeypore city, reviewed the preparation work for the inauguration of the Kendriya Vidyalaya. Along with this, he also visited Jagannath Sagar and Neelkanth Sagar and reviewed the ongoing drainage work under the Minor Irrigation Department.

Nabarangpur In Nabarangpur, near Taragaon Chhak, a bus overturned, resulting in one death and more than 20 injuries. An SB T-named private bus traveling from Raighar to Jeypore lost balance and overturned near Taragaon Chhak. It is reported that one person was crushed under the bus and lost their life. Police have reached the spot and started rescue operations. All the injured have been admitted to the district…

Baipariguda A tree suddenly fell near Mahuli Chhak in Baipariguda. A college student lost his life after being trapped underneath. Two other students who were with him were injured. All the students were studying at Shaheed Laxman Nayak Degree College.

Bhubaneswar: Keeping the summer heat in mind and ensuring the safety of children, the department has directed that the operating hours of Anganwadis, both in private homes and school premises, be adjusted to run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. This information was provided by Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida.

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a review yesterday at Lok Seva Bhawan regarding the preparations to tackle the ongoing heatwave in the state. During the meeting, the Chief Minister informed all District Collectors and Secretary-level officers from various departments that the heatwave had arrived early this year, and several districts were experiencing high temperatures. Although the Meteorological Department has predicted a temperature drop…

Kotpad Kotpad’s sacred Shri Shri Shri Kanak Mani Maa Mauli’s holy festival is being celebrated today. Along with this, the local residents observe Holi twice a year here. This tradition has been continuing for hundreds of years. The sacred fire (Rajagni) is brought from the distant Danteshwari Peetha in Chhattisgarh and is first kept at the Marpad Mauli Temple near Jagdalpur. Later, with proper rituals and…

Bhubaneswar: Supply Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, in a written response in the Legislative Assembly, stated that 23,138 ineligible beneficiaries have not returned their ration cards, while 87,844 families have returned theirs. Additionally, 4,08,107 ghost cards have been canceled. Under the Food Security Scheme, there are 3 crore 30 lakh 28 thousand 880 beneficiaries and 97 lakh 55 thousand 442 ration cards that include these beneficiaries.

Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Odisha visit has been postponed. He was scheduled to arrive on the evening of the 21st, but due to unavoidable reasons, his three-day visit to Odisha has been canceled. His programs were planned in Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Sambalpur.

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida has informed that 1 lakh women have been deprived of the second installment of the Subhadra scheme due to discrepancies between ration cards and income records. While they received the first installment, their increased income led them to return their ration cards. Some purchased vehicles, and others provided more paddy to mandis despite not having more than 5 acres of…

Bhubaneswar: Morning schools will be implemented across the state from April 2, informed Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari. The government has taken this decision considering the heatwave conditions. From April 2, schools will operate in the morning, and laborers will not be engaged in work from 11 AM to 3 PM. Anganwadi centers will function from 7 AM to 9 AM.  The minister also assured that there will…

Nabarangpur: A preparatory meeting was held in the local Tripti Sammilani Hall under the chairmanship of Utkal Parishad President Bijay Choudhary to organize the celebration of Utkal Divas. The meeting began with a silent prayer in memory of the late distinguished poet and writer Ramakanta Rath. On this occasion, members reminisced about the late poet’s contributions. Chief advisor of the Parishad, Jagannath Mahapatra, attended as…

Umarkote: The foundation ceremony (Shubhkhunti Sthapana) for the nine-day yatra of Jagatjanani Maa Thakurani was held on Tuesday at Gandhi Chhak. The Chaitra Kumbha Yatra of Maa will take place from March 31 to April 8. During the auspicious ceremony, Bhuban Pujari, the priest of Maa Mangala Temple, performed rituals and worship before placing the sacred foundation post. As part of the yatra, devotees will…

Bhubaneswar: As per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, for the first time, Shishuvatika (pre-primary education) will be introduced in all primary schools across the state. On April 2, the Pravesh Utsav (School Admission Festival) and Khadichhuaan Utsav (ceremony for young children entering school) will be celebrated. On the same occasion, the Shishuvatika program will also be inaugurated. To encourage enrollment in Shishuvatika and Class…

Kotpad: The Joura Banchao Sangharsh Samiti (Save Joura Struggle Committee) has warned that if the Odisha government does not intervene, the sandbags blocking the river mouth will be removed. At the Poura river mouth near Smrutipada in Kotpad, sandbags have been placed, diverting all the water towards Chhattisgarh. As a result, residents of six panchayats in Kotpad block are expected to face a severe water…

Chandahandi: A group toilet was constructed four years ago, but due to the lack of a water supply, it has remained non-functional. Despite spending lakhs of rupees on its construction, the toilet has not been put to use, causing difficulties for visitors coming from outside. The group toilet was built along the roadside. Although the construction was completed, the water supply has not yet been…