Author: Rabindra Sahu

Jeypore The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) has introduced a government bus service to the famous Shaiva pilgrimage site, Gupteshwar. According to DTM Srinivas Panigrahi, the bus will operate daily between Damanjodi and Gupteshwar. As per the information received, this government bus, with a seating capacity of 40, will provide express service. The bus will depart from Damanjodi at 6:00 AM and travel via…

Jeypore: If the proposed expansion plan is implemented, Jaypur city will be classified as a Red Zone due to the airport’s location within the city. According to the DGCA regulations, strict restrictions will be imposed, making it necessary to relocate the airport elsewhere. The residents of the affected area have strongly opposed the land acquisition process, expressing their unwillingness to vacate their homes and land.…

Jalibaha  The Annual Festival was grandly celebrated at Jalibahal Government Primary School in Laikera Block, Jharsuguda District under the theme “Our Culture, Our Toys.” The event was presided over by former Head Teacher Ashok Kumar Nayak. The Chief Guest of the program was Pradeep Kumar Nayak, Cluster CRC from Sahaspur, while the Keynote Speaker was Mundherbahal Head Teacher Chhatralal Kisan. Honored guests included SMC Chairperson Pratap…

Belaguntha: An open-air gym, constructed with a grant of ₹10 lakh from the District Council Member, was inaugurated in Biripur village under Gobara Panchayat, Belaguntha block by District Council Member Purnabasi Nayak. Among the distinguished guests were Gobara Sarpanch Suprabha Nayak, Samiti Member Bibhupada Jena, Naib Sarpanch Karsik Pradhan, along with former Sarpanch Chandrasekhar Nayak, former Samiti Member Rameshwar Raut, Surendra Dash, Dillip Kumar Raju,…

Jharsuguda: Preeti Bishwal, a student of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Lakhanpur Block, Jharsuguda district, had the honor of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 event held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Her selection among 36 students from across the country brought pride to Jharsuguda district and Odisha. Upon reaching Delhi, Preeti was filled with excitement and anticipation for the opportunity to meet…

Cuttack: Persecuted 108 ambulance employees’ protest continues; according to allegations, they have fallen victim to the exploitation of the contract company. Subodh Nath Sharma, an ambulance employee under Ratnagiri PHC in the Bari region, has raised this issue and demanded justice from the government

Bhubaneswar: Part-plot registration to begin in the state from April; the Urban Development Department has submitted the draft to the Revenue Department. The draft will be translated and amended by the end of March. The department has decided to implement it from April, informed Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari.

Nandapur: The Kolab and Jalaput reservoirs in Koraput district are witnessing a continuous decline in water levels. If the situation worsens, rivers, streams, ponds, and farmlands may dry up. The falling groundwater levels in February suggest an impending water crisis in summer. In Nandapur block, Jalaput reservoir currently holds 2,740.55 cubic feet of water, supporting 156 villages across 10 panchayats. Similarly, the Kolab reservoir, which…

Bargarh: Despite benefiting from irrigation through the Hirakud Command Area, many areas in Bargarh, Attabira, Bheden, and Barpali blocks continue to rely on deep borewells for farming, particularly in non-irrigated zones. Farmers have now started cultivating paddy using deep borewells. The government has so far drilled 36,250 deep borewells in the district, out of which 31,000 are operational. The remaining borewells lack electricity connections. Additionally,…

Konark: In the presence of Hon’ble Minister for Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water, and Rural Development, Shri Rabi Narayan Nayak, the foundation stone for the Mega Drinking Water Supply Project was laid by Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Prabhati Parida. This project will benefit 84 villages from 14 panchayats in Gop block, 6 villages from 2 panchayats in Nimapada block, and 67 villages from 12 panchayats…

Bhubaneswar: A total of 150 head teachers from various secondary schools in Odisha will travel to Andhra Pradesh for training. The training will be conducted at IIM Visakhapatnam in three batches, with 50 head teachers in each batch. The Directorate of Secondary Education has already informed all District Education Officers about this program. Training Schedule According to reports, the training schedule is as follows: March…

Maidalpur: Residents of Ambadapadar village in Maidalpur Panchayat, Papadahandi Block, have unearthed a Shivling that had been buried under sand and soil for 30 years. According to reports, around 50 years ago, late Khagapati Dandasena, a resident of Ambadapadar village, had a divine vision (Swapnadesh). In his dream, he was guided to a Shivling of Baba Jhadeshwar, which was buried near a canal on the…

New Delhi: One of the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Tesla, is set to open its first showroom in India in Mumbai. The showroom will be located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), and the company has finalized the lease agreement for the space. According to property market sources, Tesla has leased a 4,000-square-foot space on the ground floor of a commercial tower in BKC.…

Cuttack: A major error has been found in today’s Science ‘C’ Set question paper of the ongoing High School Certificate (HSC) examination. A 4-mark question was missing from the paper, causing concern among students and parents. On the other hand, the Odisha Board of Secondary Education (BSE) has acknowledged this mistake. Board President Srikant Tarai stated that the Science ‘C’ Set question paper did not…

Nabarangpur: Keeping their promise, Nabarangpur Municipality Chairman Kunu Nayak and Engineer Deepak Kumar Behera have restarted the construction work of the culvert on the main road of the daily market from Saturday. For a long time, the condition of the main road leading to the daily market had deteriorated significantly. Recognizing this issue, the municipal authorities had started construction work on the main road and…

Nabarangpur: A public outreach camp was organized in Padamjhari village of Kursha Panchayat, Umerkote block, with the joint initiative of Nabarangpur and Umerkote police. The event commenced with a traditional welcome by the villagers for the chief guest, District Superintendent of Police Mihir Kumar Panda. He was ceremonially greeted, and the event proceeded accordingly. Following the inauguration, various activities were conducted, including volleyball and cricket…

Ambadola: A dream will come true, and now she can pursue nursing studies. The dream of selflessly serving tribal-dominated remote areas as a nurse is now set to become a reality. Rinki Saraka, an orphaned tribal girl, has received financial assistance from the district administration of Rayagada, thanks to the impact of a news report. A news article titled “Financial Constraints Blocking Education, Awaiting Government…

Prayagraj: So far, more than 58 crore devotees have taken a holy dip in the Maha Kumbh Mela, yet the purity of the Ganga water remains unaffected. This has been scientifically proven by Padma Shri awardee Dr. Ajay Kumar Sonkar in his laboratory. According to him, Ganga water is not just fit for bathing but is also as pure as alkaline water. He has debunked claims…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is planning to relocate Bhubaneswar’s first and only 63-year-old Sainik School, which has produced thousands of soldiers over the years. The Public Works Department (PWD) has directed the Khordha District Collector to identify alternative land for the school’s relocation. Back in December, the previous government had approved the school’s continued presence, but now the current administration is pushing for its relocation despite…

Kotpad: For a long time, the residents of Kotpad have been demanding the restoration of Damayanti Sagar and Debanamunda Pond. Before the elections, the BJD brought in a lake expert from distant Bangalore, raising new hopes. Even five secretaries personally visited the site and announced a grant of approximately Rs19 crore. Based on this, SHG women started the restoration work. However, the work at Debanamunda…

Cuttack: There is ongoing debate about the health effects of smartphone radiation and blue light exposure, especially when using phones late at night. While research has not conclusively proven that keeping a phone near the head while sleeping directly causes brain cancer, some studies suggest that prolonged exposure to radiofrequency radiation (RF) from mobile phones could have potential health risks. Potential Health Risks of Using…