Cuttack The CBSE board exams will begin on the 14th continue until April 4. A total of 44 lakh students from 8,000 schools will appear for the Class 10 and Class 12 exams. The exams will be held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
“Mo Bus” Tragedy Strikes Again in Capital, Woman Loses Life Under Wheels
Cuttack; Once again, panic over “Mo Bus” has struck the capital. A woman lost her life after being run over by a “Mo Bus” while another person sustained severe injuries. The accident occurred yesterday under the overbridge near Tamando police station. The bus hit the woman and dragged her for several hundred meters. As a result, she died on the spot. However, due to the…
Tragic Road Accident Near Prayagraj-Mirzapur: Bolero Collides with Bus
Prayagraj: A major road accident occurred in Uttar Pradesh. A collision between a Bolero and a bus claimed the lives of 10 pilgrims, while 19 others sustained serious injuries. This tragic accident took place on the Mirzapur-Prayagraj National Highway. The pilgrims were traveling from Chhattisgarh to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh when the accident happened. The Bolero was completely mangled in the crash. The atmosphere was…
Byasanagar Press Forum Hosts Friendly Gathering for Journalists
Byasanagar: Journalists act as vigilant sentinels for society, constantly striving to deliver news to the people. Taking a short break from their busy schedules, the members of the Byasanagar Press Forum traveled to Gundicha Ghagi in Keonjhar district for a friendly gathering. Under the leadership of the forum’s president, Dr. Abhaya Kumar Pati, all members departed from Hotel Royal Jalinga in Jajpur Road in the morning…
CM Distributes Fourth Phase of ‘Subhadra’ Assistance in Jajpur
Byasanagar: The primary objective of the ‘Subhadra’ scheme is to empower mothers and involve them in Odisha’s development. Under this scheme, each mother receives ₹10,000 per year in two installments, totaling ₹50,000 over five years. During the distribution of the fourth phase of the first installment under this scheme, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi advised mothers not to spend this financial aid on household expenses…
District-Level Workshop on Forest Land Pattas Held to Empower Communities
Baipariguda: A district-level workshop was organized by the NGO ‘CWS’ at Baipariguda Block Office, focusing on forest land committee members. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including District Parishad Chairperson Sushree Sasmita Meleka as the chief guest. Other prominent attendees included Raghu Jani, a member of the District Forest Rights Act Committee, Group Development Officer Nibedita Dandasena, District Parishad Member Mani Jani, Committee Member…
Education Crisis: Majority of Odisha’s Class 8 Students Unable to Read ‘Divide’
Bhubaneswar: More than 50% of students studying in Class 8 in Odisha are unable to read ‘Haran.’ Additionally, over 50percent of students cannot solve Divide.’ The concerning state of school education in Odisha has been acknowledged by the state’s Minister of School and Mass Education. However, while admitting this issue, he also compared Odisha’s progress with the national average and claimed that the state’s performance…
District Legal Services Authority Launches Road Safety Awareness Drive
Deogarh: The District Legal Services Authority, in collaboration with the police department, organized a road safety awareness program in the urban area. Under the supervision of Model Police Inspector Saroj Kumar Sethy, the event was held near the Nilabendi Sahi Bypass Square. The program was attended by Apurba Chaudhury, Secretary of the Authority, as the chief guest, and Police SDPO Soumyaranjan Mallik as the guest…
Odisha BJP Set to Announce New State President Soon
Cuttack: The central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finalized the name for the Odisha state president, with an official announcement expected within the next day or two. This information was shared during a recent core committee meeting held at the BJP state headquarters in Bhubaneswar. The meeting was attended by National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, Odisha in-charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar, State President…
Heartfelt Farewell Ceremony Held for 10th Grade Students
Kolnara: A farewell ceremony was organized for the 10th-grade students at Jagadamba Government Higher Secondary School in Kolnara. The event began with the lighting of the lamp in front of Goddess Jagadamba, followed by a farewell song presented by the 9th-grade students. The program, presided over by the school’s Headmaster, Rajendra Nath Mishra, included a commemorative address. The 9th-grade students recalled their memories with the…
Tapan Hial Elected IJU District President, Surendra Khosla Becomes District Secretary
Koraput: A meeting of the newly formed committee of the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) in Koraput district was held today at the conference hall of Alisan Hotel, Koraput. The meeting was attended by journalists from 14 blocks of the district. During the meeting, the new committee of the Indian Journalists Union (Odisha) and the Odisha Working Journalists Association for Koraput district was elected. The election…
Koraputia Song Goes Viral Again: “Karina, Karishma, Raveena, Katrina…” Takes Over the Internet!
Jeypore, The trend of Koraputia songs is currently on the rise. Earlier, the song “Chi… Chi… Chire Nani Chi… Chi…” went viral and gained appreciation at both national and international levels. Now, another song sung by musician Ashok Kapur from Bariniput Panchayat under Jeypore block is creating a buzz. This song gained even more popularity after Vietnamese artists performed a dance to its beats. With this,…
Supply Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra Announces Major Update on E-KYC
Cuttack: Supply Minister Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra made a significant announcement regarding E-KYC. Earlier, he had stated that the deadline for ration card E-KYC would not be extended beyond February 15. However, today, he has announced an extension of the deadline until March 31. The minister mentioned that due to network issues, E-KYC updates could not be completed in some areas. Considering this situation and…
Renowned Filmmaker Bishwanath to Speak at IIT NGSPR
Jeypore: Kanpur Filmmaker and director Bishwanath Rath, associated with Raju Sahi’s films, will be participating as a speaker at IIT Kanpur. He has been invited by the institution to attend the upcoming academic and career counseling program, scheduled to take place from the 21st to the 23rd of this month. During the event, Mr. Rath will deliver a speech to the students. Being invited as…
Three-Day Pala Conference Concludes with Grand Celebrations
Cuttack: The three-day-long Pala Conference was held in an enchanting atmosphere at Raghunathpur Maula through the joint efforts of Shri Jagannath Pala Kalakar Maha Sangha and Maa Utkal Bharati Pala Gayika O Kalakar Parishad. With the strong support of culture enthusiast Pavitra Kumar Patra and the patronage of the villagers of Raghunathpur Mouza, the event was conducted under the direction of Maha Sangha advisor Anjan…
Regional Resource Center Coordinator-Level Teaching Material Preparation Workshop
PapadaHandi Under the PapadaHandi Block, at the Semala Regional Resource Center, Coordinator Babulal Sagar facilitated a workshop for the preparation of educational and teaching materials. This workshop was organized at the Government Primary School, Butia Gudara. The primary objective of this workshop was to prepare subject-specific teaching materials for each grade level so that students could learn effectively through the C.R.A. (Concrete, Representational, Abstract) method. The…
BIMSAR Advances Steadily, Achieving Growth Step by Step
Burla: Earlier, Odisha had only three medical colleges. Among them, Burla Medical College was one of the prominent institutions. However, it faced challenges as teachers from coastal Odisha were often reluctant to come here. Over time, the scenario has changed, and so has the status of BIMSAR. Transportation services have improved, and law and order have become more stable. Burla has now evolved into an…
New Officer Takes Charge at Ramchandi Police Station
Ramchandi: Basant Kumar Sahu has taken charge as the new officer-in-charge of Ramchandi Police Station. According to reports, former officer-in-charge Suresh Chandra Prusti was transferred to the Puri Headquarters, and Basant Kumar Sahu, who was previously serving as the officer-in-charge of Krishna Prasad Police Station in Puri district, has been transferred to Ramchandi Police Station. After assuming charge, Mr. Sahu was welcomed by all the…
Exam Stress Worsens: Incomplete Syllabus Due to Lack of Teachers
Koraput/Kotpad: One of the oldest high schools in Koraput district is the Government High School, Kotpad, established in 1944. Over the years, many students from this school have gone on to become IAS officers, doctors, politicians, and even football players. Recently, the students of this school have brought pride to Kotpad by excelling in the Science Exhibition, securing positions at the state level six times,…
Dabugaon Magha Mandei Celebrated with Grandeur and Enthusiasm
Dabugaon: The Dabugaon Magha Mandei was celebrated with full traditional and cultural fervor. The event featured ritualistic processions with lathi (sticks), kuruchi (sacred poles), vimana (palanquins), and traditional weapons. The Shira (leaders), Dishari (spiritual guides), Pujaris (priests), and traditional village heads took part in the grand procession. Thousands of devotees gathered to witness the spectacular traditional event. Dabugaon Sarpanch and Committee President Binod Saura, Vice…
Vikram Deb University Launches Rs2.59 Crore Free Wi-Fi Project for 5,000 Students
Jeypore: Good news for the students of Vikram Deb University! The university campus will soon have free Wi-Fi services, benefiting around 5,000 students. The project is estimated to cost approximately Rs2.59 crore. The necessary equipment has already been received from BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), and the Wi-Fi service is expected to be operational within a month. According to Dr. Prashant Kumar Patra, Chairperson of…