Author: Rabindra Sahu

Papdahandi: The consecration festival of the new temple of the famous Maa Budhi Thakurani in Papdahandi has begun. This festival, which started on the 7th, will continue until the 10th. For the temple consecration rituals, seven priests have arrived from various places: Deba Rath, Durgaprasad Mishra, Krishna Chandra Mishra, and Debidrat Pati from Puri; Chittaranjan Acharya and Mrutyunjay Samantaray from Brahmapur; and Sheshadev Sahu from…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha School, College Teachers and Employees Coordination Committee has announced a protest on the upcoming Monday, demanding grants for aided schools and colleges, job security and pensions for all newly aided schools and colleges, and seniority benefits along with six national increments for contract teachers appointed between 2004 and 2013. A large gathering is expected at Lower PMG. In a press conference on…

Tentulikhunti A district-level celebration of Jan Aushadhi Diwas was held at the Parjabarang Padar Gram Panchayat premises in Tentulikhunti block, Nabarangpur. The event was graced by Member of Parliament Balabhadra Majhi as the chief guest, while MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi attended as the distinguished guest. The program was presided over by Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) Dr. Santosh Panda and was coordinated by PM Sushant Kumar…

Nabarangpur The municipality organized a celebration of International Women’s Day at the local municipal premises. The event was attended by Municipal Chairperson Kunu Nayak as the chief guest, while lawyer Kisheri Pattnayak was the keynote speaker. Executive Officer Samaresh Mohanty participated as a distinguished guest. Every year, March 8 is observed as International Women’s Day to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women…

Bhubaneswar: With the motto of empowerment beyond slogans, efforts are being made to strengthen women politically, socially, and economically. Various initiatives and schemes are being implemented with this commitment. On this occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated development projects worth over Rs6,380 crore in Ganjam district. Among these, projects worth ₹4,930 crore were made ready for immediate implementation, while projects exceeding Rs 1,450 crore were also relaunched.…

Bhubaneswar: More heatwaves are likely. There is a possibility of heatwave conditions in interior Odisha. Between March 8 and March 20, there is a 33% chance of heatwaves in this region, according to a forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). On Friday, Malkangiri recorded the highest temperature at 36.3°C. Boudh and Jharsuguda recorded 36.2°C, Sundargarh 35.7°C, Sambalpur 35.4°C, Balangir 35.2°C, and Angul 35.1°C.

Bhubaneswar: An innovative initiative to reach various schemes and programs of the department to farmers through the process of digitization is the Krushak Odisha Unified Portal. For more information about this portal, call the Krushi Samruddhi Helpline at 155333.

Koraput Subhadra is the state’s largest women’s welfare scheme. To honor the immense success of this initiative, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida urged the mothers, sisters, and beneficiaries of Subhadra across the state to light lamps in their homes. Responding to the state government’s call, mothers and sisters across every village and urban area of Koraput district, along with Subhadra…

Bhubaneswar: Consumers who fail to pay their electricity bills will not have their power disconnected, as per the directive issued by Minister Suresh Pujari in preparation for tackling the summer heatwave. Instructions have been given not to disconnect electricity for consumers who have not paid their bills. Unannounced power cuts are also prohibited. Non-functional tube wells will be repaired within 48 hours, as stated by the Minister. Shelter…

Cuttack The Raipur-Visakhapatnam Expressway is a 464-km-long expressway under Bharatmala Project Phase-1. It aims to enhance connectivity between Central and North Indian cities and the East Coast Economic Corridor. Key Highlights of the Expressway: Travel Time Reduction: From 14 hours to just 7 hours Distance Reduction: From 595 km to 464 km (saving 131 km) Route: Starts from Kurud (Chhattisgarh) to Visakhapatnam Fort (Andhra Pradesh) Interconnected…

Koraput: The new building of Koraput Town Police Station has been inaugurated. The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, inaugurated it via video conference. Raghuram Machha, the MLA of Koraput, was the chief guest at the event and officially inaugurated the building. On this occasion, Akhileshwar Singh, DIG of South Western Range; V. Keerthi Vasan, Koraput District Collector; Manoj Kumar Pujari and Manobrata Satapathy, Additional…

Bhubaneswar: Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, will attend the Ekadasha ceremony of actor Uttam Mohanty. Actor Babushan has invited Naveen to join the ceremony for his late father.

Bhubaneswar: There will be no need to visit the Tehsil office for revenue services anymore. Various certificates can be obtained from home using a mobile app. In a major decision by the Revenue Department, a new app will be launched from April. If services are not provided within the stipulated time, action will be taken.

Cuttack Justice Harish Tandon has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of the Odisha High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended his appointment. Justice Harish Tandon is currently a judge at the Calcutta High Court. His appointment is expected to bring significant judicial expertise to the Odisha High Court. Legal experts and officials welcome Justice Tandon’s elevation to Chief Justice.

Delhi In New Delhi, PCC President Bhakta Das met Priyanka Gandhi and conveyed his best wishes. PCC President Bhakta Das met Priyanka Gandhi in New Delhi and extended his best wishes. During the meeting, Bhakta Das discussed key political matters with Priyanka Gandhi. He expressed his support and conveyed his regards for her leadership and vision. The meeting highlighted party strategies and future political engagements. Bhakta…

Jeypore: Senior administrative officer Mahesh Chandra Nayak has taken charge as the Registrar of Vikram Deb University. His priority will be to resolve faculty-related issues and strengthen the foundation of the university, transforming it into a nationally recognized institution.

Kotpad, A program for the distribution of assistive devices to Divyang (differently-abled persons) and senior citizens was successfully organized at the Panchayat Samiti premises in Kotpad. During this event, 27 differently-abled individuals and 5 senior citizens from the Kotpad Panchayat Samiti and the Bignapita Block Parishad received various assistive devices, including battery-operated tricycles, battery-operated joystick wheelchairs, standard wheelchairs, tri-cycles, walking aids (Ashabadi), and hearing aids.…

Brahmapur: The annual Jatra of Goddess Maa Budhi Thakurani, the presiding deity of Brahmapur, is set to take place this year. In a few days, the much-awaited Thakurani Jatra will commence, and preparations for the rituals have already begun. As per traditional customs, the initiation process has started at the “Maa Ghar” (Mother’s House) of Budhi Thakurani, which belongs to the Desi Behera family. Following…

Kotpad: An awareness rally for the Subhadra Scheme was held today at Kotpad NAC (Notified Area Council). The event was presided over by Executive Officer Puja Raut and chaired by M. Shankar Rao. The main objective of the program was to ensure the inclusion of all women under the Subhadra Scheme, launched by the Central and State Governments. The event began with the installation of…

Koraput: Once known as a Maoist stronghold, Koraput district is now emerging as a major attraction for filmmakers and directors. The upcoming visit of Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu, Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, and renowned South Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli to Deomali confirms this trend. S.S. Rajamouli is set to shoot a film in both Telugu and Hindi languages in Deomali. The district administration and police…

Bhubaneswar In the next three days, the temperature is expected to rise by 2 to 3 degrees. By 2 PM today, Jharsuguda district has become the hottest place in Odisha. The temperature in Jharsuguda has been recorded at 39°C today. It ranks 6th among the hottest cities in India. In interior Odisha, the temperature is 3 to 5 degrees higher than normal. In coastal Odisha, the…