Author: Rabindra Sahu

Sarasakana: The Mayurbhanj Sahitya Akademi, Baripada, in collaboration with the Seemanta Youth Festival Committee, Jharpokharia, organized a national seminar on Folk Literature: The Pinnacle of Folk Consciousness and Liberation. The three-day event culminated on the third day of the Seemanta Youth Festival with a grand session presided over by Dr. Sagol Nayak, President of Mayurbhanj Sahitya Akademi. The keynote address was delivered by Padma Shri…

Konark: The 39th edition of the Konark Dance and Music Festival was inaugurated at the Konark Arkavihar Natya Mandap, envisioned by the late Padma Shri Guru Gangadhar Pradhan. The inaugural ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including Jagatsinghpur MP Dr. Bibhu Prasad Tarai, former MP Prasanna Patasani, Konark NAC Chairperson Sanyukta Tripathi, Natya Mandap Secretary Shivashish Pradhan, and Guru Gangadhar Pradhan’s spiritual successor. The event…

Bhubaneswar: The budget session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly has commenced. The Governor addressed the House, beginning with “Jai Jagannath.” Highlighting Odisha’s rich mineral resources and vibrant heritage, he praised the government’s development initiatives. Under the Subhadra Scheme, nearly 1 crore women in the state have benefited so far. More than 24,000 government posts were filled in 2024-25, and over the next five years,…

Baleswar: Specialist doctor positions remain vacant at the health centers in Basta, Baliapal, and Pratappur under the Basta constituency. Expressing concern over this issue, MLA Subasini Jena raised the matter in the Legislative Assembly, drawing the government’s attention to it. During the Zero Hour of the Winter Session on December 11, she highlighted the difficulties faced by women due to the absence of gynecologists at…

Bhubaneswar: In the 2024-25 financial year, most government departments have lagged in utilizing their allocated budget. Out of 44 departments, 17 have spent significantly less than their allocated funds. For example, the Disaster Management Department was allocated Rs8,674.19 crore but had spent only Rs1,170.16 crore by the end of January, which is just 13.49% of its budget. Similarly, the Sports & Youth Services Department, which…

Maidalpur: A cement chunk suddenly fell from the ceiling while Veterinary Inspector Harekrishna Sahu was working in his office. He narrowly escaped injury in the incident, which occurred today at his workplace. According to reports, the veterinary office and residential quarters are located under the same roof. The building has become very old, with plaster peeling off the walls and chunks of cement falling from…

Nabarangpur: A moment of pride for Nabarangpur district! Purna Chandra Mohapatra, born in Gadaba Sahi, Nabarangpur, is the son of Gopal Krishna Mohapatra and Srimati Nibedita Mohapatra. He pursued higher education in Jeypore, formerly part of undivided Koraput district, earning qualifications such as M.Phil, M.A., Diploma in Electronics & Mechanical Engineering, and Diploma in Health & Hospital Management. While working as a legal professional, he…

Shamakhunta: Devi Singh was born into a poor tribal family. From childhood, she had a natural interest in sports and games. Recognizing her strength, she decided to pursue weightlifting. Through immense hard work and dedication, she achieved success in national weightlifting competitions. Lifting weights on an empty stomach, Devi has filled her home with medals, yet she has not secured a job. Receiving the ‘Strong…

Koshagumuda: In the past three days, 22 solar street lights have been installed across various localities of Koshagumuda, including Medical Road, Bank Colony, Kumhar Sahi, and Bazaar Sahi. Local Sarpanch Dalimba Majhi confirmed this development. Haribandhu Majhi further stated that in the coming days, solar street lights will also be installed in other areas, especially Balka Sahi, before the upcoming Magh Mandei festival. Previously, Medical…

Raghunathpur: The birth anniversary of the presiding deity of Bibhutiksetra, Siddha Gorekhnath, located in Kerekera under Chapada Panchayat of Raghunathpur Block, was celebrated today. On this special occasion, Baba Gorekhnath appeared to devotees in the form of a serpent. A massive crowd of over a hundred thousand devotees gathered at the pilgrimage site to witness the divine event. In the early morning, after the temple…

New Delhi, On Saturday night, there was a huge crowd at the New Delhi railway station as people were heading to the Maha Kumbh Mela. Amidst this, a tragic stampede occurred, resulting in the deaths of 18 people and injuries to many others. Following the incident, security and crowd control measures at the railway station were tightened. Police personnel who were on leave had their…

Bhubaneswar: The General Secretary of the Odisha Stenographers’ Association, Dillip Kumar Dora, passed away on the 15th at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 49 years old. The late Dora was serving as a personal assistant at the Human Rights Commission. His sudden demise has deeply saddened the members of the association, especially those in Unit-9, where he resided. Expressing grief over this irreparable…

Kashipur: To address traffic issues, maintain law and order, and control crime, high-resolution CCTV cameras have been installed at various intersections in Tikiri, Kashipur Block. The cable connections and monitoring of these cameras are managed by the Tikiri police station. It is now being discussed that traffic violators—such as those riding bikes without helmets, driving four-wheelers without seat belts, or speeding—will no longer be able…

Rayagada: Andhra Pradesh is unable to accept the announcement of the Rayagada Railway Division. Some political leaders from Andhra are making various arguments and attempting to prevent the integration of the K-K (Koraput-Kirandul) rail line into the Rayagada Railway Division. Andhra BJP President D. Purandeswari and BJP spokesperson Sudipta Rao have demanded the preparation of a new DPR (Detailed Project Report) for the K-K rail

Biridi: The bright lighting system at the entrance of 22 Mouza, located at Bagalpur-Maindpur Bridge Square in Biridi Block, has become non-functional. Despite being a major junction used by representatives and residents of 22 Mouza, it has been unfortunate that no one has paid attention to this issue, according to local residents. The government has been providing grants through MLAs, MPs, and Gram Panchayats for…

Rasulpur: A review meeting was conducted by the Rasulpur Block Administration, where officials emphasized the need to expedite various development projects in different panchayats. BDO Satyananda Dash reviewed the development works at the panchayat level. Several administrative officials, including junior engineers, panchayat executive officers,  DIO, and officials from the Panchayati Raj Department, attended the meeting. Block-level officers participated in the discussion and shared their views…

Rasulpur: Errors in Aadhaar cards are causing significant difficulties for beneficiaries. Whether it’s transferring government grants to beneficiaries’ bank accounts, adding names to ration cards, conducting e-KYC, providing financial assistance to pension beneficiaries, or disbursing funds for schemes like KALIA and BALIA for farmers, Aadhaar-related issues are becoming a major hurdle. If there are discrepancies in Aadhaar details, beneficiaries are being deprived of their rightful…

Rasulpur: In Rasulpur block, 168 families who are employed in government jobs have been found to be holding ration cards. These families have been informed through the panchayat to return their cards. The department has initiated the process of excluding taxpayers, four-wheeler owners, and families with a monthly income of ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 from the ration card scheme. As a result, 1,312 ineligible families in…

Kolnara: The annual function of Meenajhola Government Upper Primary School, under Jharadi Panchayat in Kolnara block, was celebrated under the supervision of Headmaster Krishna Prasad Mishra. The event was presided over by ABEO Pitrudev Bidika, while Bankili Sarpanch Kuni Mandangi and School Management Committee President Chandrabati Kumbrika attended as honored guests. The guests provided valuable guidance to the students. The school’s girl students performed a…