Author: Rabindra Sahu

Chhatrapur: On Tuesday, three newly constructed facilities— a mortuary, an integrated physiotherapy unit, and a shelter for patient attendants— were inaugurated at the Chhatrapur Sub-Divisional Hospital. Chhatrapur MLA Krushna Chandra Nayak inaugurated these projects. This hospital serves as a crucial healthcare center not only for Chhatrapur and Ganjam but also for Khallikote and Krishna Prasad Block in Puri district. To enhance facilities for patients and…

Raghunathpur Science and Our Culture, Our Toys workshop was conducted at Raghunathpur Government UP School. With the support of the Forest Department, a health service program was also organized, where more than 200 people underwent health check-ups. The event was attended by Forest Officer Santosh Kumar, Dr. Swadhin Rath from Municipality Health Services, BPM Simanchal Pradhan, Female Health Worker Sarita Kothia, and Supervisor Krishna Jena. Under…

Chhatrapur: International Wheelchair Day was celebrated at the Manasika Anagrasara C Pakshaghat Samartha O Mastiska Aabasika Vidyalaya in Met Emiyapalli village. The event was organized jointly by the Ganjam District Physical Disability Welfare Association and the district administration. The program was presided over by the General Secretary of the association, Dr. K. Anand Rao. The chief guest, Dr. Ajay Kumar Tripathi, Principal of Chhatrapur Government…

Kotpad: The 107th birth anniversary of the late Biju Patnaik was celebrated at the Biju Patnaik Reading Center in Kotpad. On this occasion, floral tributes and respectful homage were offered. Biju Patnaik, who played a significant role in Odisha’s political landscape, was a visionary leader who made remarkable contributions in the fields of education, healthcare, and transportation. Marking his 107th birth anniversary, former Kotpad MLA…

Bhubaneswar: Naveen Patnaik Did Not Attend Biju Babu’s Official Jayanti Celebration at Jayadev Bhavan. Chief Minister Mohan  Majhi, two Deputy Chief Ministers, and senior leader Prafulla Ghade participated in the celebration.

Koraput: A general council meeting of the affiliated district journalist association was held on Wednesday at the Skill Development Training Center premises in Koraput, chaired by association president Shashidhar Raut. Attendees included Pottangi MLA Ramachandra Kadam, Koraput MLA Raghuram Machha, District Collector V. Keerthi Vasan, and Koraput Municipal Council Chairman Lalat Ranjan Sethi. During the second phase of the meeting, Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati…

Bhubaneswar: On the second day of the Sambad Literary Festival, an engaging discussion took place, bringing together literary enthusiasts and scholars. Following the discussion, senior writers Gourahari Das and Deba Prasad Das were felicitated for their outstanding contributions to literature. The event celebrated their literary journey, highlighting their impact on Odia literature and storytelling. Eminent personalities from the literary world attended the felicitation ceremony, applauding…

Bhubaneswar: CBI raid at the residence of a contractor from the State Food and Supplies Department. CBI conducts a raid at the house of contractor G. Satyanarayana. The raid is underway at his house in Paramannapur village, Atabira, Bargarh. The raid is based on allegations of illegal dealings with government officials. A family member has been taken for questioning by the CBI.

Bhubaneswar: A high-level meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Suresh Pujari. In this meeting, discussions were held regarding the necessary land and cooperation for developmental projects such as National Highways, new railway lines, and State Highways in various districts of Odisha. On this occasion, Balangir MP Smt. Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, senior officials from all departments, District Collectors from all…

Malkangiri The Lord is bound by the devotees’ ropes. The grand Bada Yatra of Malkangiri district has begun with the gathering of lakhs of devotees. After completing the Snana Yatra in Poleru, Andhra Pradesh, the three deities’ grand journey towards Malkangiri has commenced. The deities will cover nearly 100 kilometers on foot, carried on the shoulders of devotees, before reaching Malkangiri.

Tentulikhunti, Nabarangpur: Security personnel working under the Indravati Project in Nabarangpur district had given a seven-day ultimatum to the project administration for the payment of their pending salaries for the past six months. As the deadline passed without payment, the security personnel union staged a protest in front of the Indravati Project administrative office on Tuesday. Following a written assurance from the authorities, the protest…

Bhubaneswar: Former Minister Prithviraj Harichandan reviewed the progress of roads, bridges, and building projects under the Works Department, each valued at over ₹100 crore. During a meeting held at the Convention Hall of Lok Seva Bhavan, he emphasized that no delays or compromises in quality would be tolerated. To ensure this, departmental officials, including chief engineers, superintending engineers, and executive engineers, will regularly monitor the…

Nabarangpur: Due to a lack of awareness, traditional witchcraft-based treatment (Chenk treatment) continues in rural areas of Nabarangpur district. While the district administration claims to be taking steps to curb this practice, recent incidents suggest otherwise. In the past two days, two children who underwent Chenk treatment were admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital. These cases highlight the failure to guide villagers toward proper medical treatment.…

Nabarangpur: A meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) was held at the Mission Shakti Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Lok Sabha MP Balabhadra Majhi. The meeting was attended by Rajya Sabha MP Mujibulla Khan, Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi, Dabugam MLA Manohar Randhari, Jharigaon MLA Narsingh Bhatra, District Council President Motiram Nayak, District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mohapatra, Chief Development Officer…

Bhubaneswar: Renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli, celebrated for blockbusters like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’, has selected Odisha’s Koraput district as a prime location for his forthcoming film, tentatively titled ‘SSMB29’. This high-budget production features South Indian superstar Mahesh Babu and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra in lead roles. The film’s shooting is scheduled from March 1 to 28, 2025, across various picturesque locales in Koraput, including Deomali, Talamali,…

Bhubaneswar: The All India Electricity Consumers Association staged a protest on Tuesday at Jantar Mantar, in front of the Parliament building, demanding the withdrawal of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 and opposing the privatization of electricity services, the implementation of prepaid smart meters, the introduction of Time-of-Day tariff, and the increase in electricity charges. Hundreds of electricity consumers from Odisha participated in the protest. The…

Dubai: India has avenged its 2023 double final losses to Australia by defeating them in Dubai, thanks to a combined effort from the bowlers and a stellar batting performance under Virat Kohli’s leadership. With this victory, India has broken its streak of knockout stage defeats to Australia, the last win being in the 2011 ODI World Cup quarterfinals. This triumph also serves as sweet revenge…

Jharsuguda: The annual function of Government Upper Primary School, Barahamusha, under Laikera Block of Jharsuguda district, was grandly celebrated in the school premises. The event was held under the chairmanship of Shri Shrikar Ki Saan, SMC Chairperson. The gathering was graced by Shri Manoranjan Kanta, CRC of Talamunda, as the Chief Guest, and Shri Pradeep Kumar Nayak, CRC of Sahaspur, as the Keynote Speaker. Other…

Jaypore: Restricted entry will be imposed in the Satiguda Dam restricted area. Vehicular movement on the dam road will be prohibited. As an alternative, a bridge will be constructed near the dam spillway. Soil Testing Before Estimating Costs Dam Road to be Restricted Area Once the bridge is built, people in the surrounding areas will be able to travel to the city conveniently. Before the…

Kakatpur: Vishnu Charan Behura, the Secretary of Dhanitri Seva Cooperative Society under Kaduanuagan Panchayat in Kakatpur Block, has been suspended due to allegations of irregularities in paddy procurement. As per reports, the Puri District Collector suspended him on Monday following complaints from farmers. Earlier, farmers like Shankar Bhuyan, Ghanashyam Behera, Nrusingha Behera, Sudarshan Behera, and Bijay Panda had formally lodged written complaints with the District…

Konark: A condolence meeting and tribute ceremony for senior journalist Late Tribikram Ramakrishna Mohapatra was held on Monday evening at Arka Mandap in Konark. The event was organized under the leadership of Pratap Kumar Kandi, the Chairman of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Development Organization. Eminent personalities from all walks of life in Konark attended the program to pay homage to the departed soul…