Author: Rabindra Sahu

Bargarh: In a move to enhance the development of Bargarh city’s outskirts, Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit has urged Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to rename the square in front of the district hospital after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He has also strongly demanded the installation of a full-body statue of Vajpayee at the location. On Thursday, MP Pradeep Purohit met Union Minister for Road…

Rayagada: A Bhim Bhoi Divyang Empowerment Camp was organized at the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti premises. A total of 452 differently-abled individuals from various villages registered for the event. A team of specialist doctors from the Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital conducted health check-ups for the attendees. The medical examination covered: 16 visually impaired individuals 28 individuals with hearing, nasal, and throat impairments 66 physically disabled individuals…

Bhubaneswar: The fifth-generation (5G) mobile service in Odisha has completed two years today. Two years ago, on January 5, 2023, the then Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan formally launched this service in Bhubaneswar. On that day, 5G services were activated in select locations in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The concerned minister had announced that within two years, this service would be available…

Koraput/Kotpad: On charges of possessing disproportionate assets, the Vigilance Department conducted simultaneous raids on Thursday at multiple locations linked to Kotpad Batasana (ADEO) Parthasarathi, who also serves as an accountant and additional data entry operator. So far, the raids have uncovered three buildings owned by Parthasarathi, 15 plots in different areas of Koraput district, ₹2.45 lakh in cash, 285 grams of gold, 703 grams of…

Kotpad: In Kotpad, Koraput district, the Kalash Yatra was conducted on Thursday in Kenduguda to mark the establishment of the Radha Shyam temple. Hundreds of ISKCON devotees, both men and women from Kotpad and nearby villages, participated in the event. The women started from the new temple and reached Damayanti Sagar Champa Rani Ghat near Baharagada Sahi, where they collected water from the Sagar (lake) while…

Rayagada: A legal awareness camp was organized in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority and the District Legal Administration. Under the guidance of the Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority and District Sessions Judge, Satyanarayan Shadangi, and under the chairmanship of District Legal Services Authority Secretary, Subrata Acharya, the event was held at the local Pitamahal Training Hall. The awareness camp, titled “Workplace…

Nandapur: Ginger production has increased significantly in the Nandapur block of Koraput district. The demand for ginger has risen, but prices remain low. Processing of ginger is being carried out, benefiting both ginger farmers and women’s self-help groups (SHGs). This initiative has created employment opportunities for village women. “In our village, 27 families reside. Earlier, to sustain our households, we had to travel to Nandapur…

New Delhi: After approval from the Cabinet, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today introduced the new Income Tax Bill in the Lok Sabha. This new bill will replace the Income Tax Act of 1961. The primary objective of this bill is to simplify and modernize India’s tax system. After its introduction, the bill has been sent to the Select Committee for review. Once the committee submits…

Nabarangpur: Even after eight months of the new government taking office in Odisha, no concrete steps have been taken to fulfill the three-point legitimate demands of journalists. The promises made have remained unfulfilled. The Odisha Union of Journalists (OUJ) has been continuously urging the state government to implement security measures for journalists, establish a pension system, and ensure official recognition for journalists. Although the government…

Kalyansinghpur: It has been 10 years since the construction of the Kalyani Check Dam at the border of Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, yet the canal has not been built, leaving farmers unable to benefit from irrigation. Despite multiple meetings regarding canal construction, no concrete results have been achieved, leading to growing dissatisfaction among farmers. The Rayagada Minor Irrigation Department constructed the check dam near Kalkupa…

Bangiriposi: Electricity consumers in Odisha continue to face difficulties due to poor electricity supply services. Since the power distribution system was handed over to private companies, the situation has worsened. The Electricity Regulatory Commission has also failed to protect the interests of the common people. Raising multiple concerns and seeking solutions, the Bangiriposi branch of Bhanja Sena has submitted an 8-point demand letter to the…

Umerkote: The Block-Level Legal Awareness Program was organized at the Umerkote Block Conference Hall by the Umerkote Child Development Project Department to educate people about laws related to women. The event was presided over by Umerkote CDPO Sanjukta Behera, with Umerkote Municipality Chairperson Radha Bhatra as the chief guest. Among the distinguished guests were MP Representative Ram Nayak, Minister’s Representative Ashok Kumar Padhi, Zilla Parishad…

Bargarh: Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit has advocated for the introduction of a new intercity train service connecting Bargarh and Bhubaneswar. He emphasized that such a service would enable daily commuters to return home the same day, addressing a longstanding demand of the local populace. Purohit highlighted the perceived neglect of Bargarh by the East Coast Railway authorities, noting that despite being under the jurisdiction of the…

Tentulikhunti, Nabarangpur: The ITIPA Foundation conducted a Menstrual Hygiene Management and Education Program at Divya Hridaya Girls’ High School and Anchalgumma High School in Tentulikhunti Block for students of 8th and 9th grades. Under the leadership of ITIPA Foundation Director Vijaya Bajpai, the program aimed to create a hygienic and supportive school environment for menstruating students. Distribution of MSM Kits During the event, Ashayee Intake…

Jharigaon: The previous state government had introduced the Lakshmi Bus Service to provide affordable and safe travel for people from panchayats to block headquarters and sub-divisions. However, due to errors in preparing the route map for buses operating in Jharigaon block, many remote villages have been deprived of bus services. Some residents have also complained that they have to walk 4 to 5 kilometers to…

Bhubaneswar: Thousands of primary school teachers from various parts of the state were preparing to gather at Lower PMG on Friday to stage a protest. Many teachers from different districts had already reached Bhubaneswar by Thursday night. However, since other organizations had already occupied the protest site, the Commissionerate Police denied permission for the protest, citing a lack of adequate space for around 20,000 teachers.…

Maidulpur: Water well repair materials have arrived at Maidulpur Panchayat in Papdahandi Block, Maidulpur. Following this, the administration has become active in resolving the water crisis. Officials have assured that the region’s drinking water problem will soon be resolved. Maidulpur has been facing an acute drinking water crisis. Last Thursday, a report was published in Prameya titled “No Materials, No Repairs—Four Wells Non-Functional, Severe Water Crisis…

Puri: The world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri is set to take place on June 27 this year. To ensure a well-organized and disciplined event, the first preparatory meeting was held today at the DGP’s camp office in Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of the Director General of Police (DGP) of the state, Shri Yogesh Bahadur Khurania. In light of the anticipated large crowd and challenges faced…

Nabarangapur: Asim Pattnayak was a spiritually inclined, dutiful, and extremely amiable person. He had been associated with the Om Shanti organization for many years. The late Asim Pattnayak had earned the affection of everyone during his tenure in various tehsils, blocks, and the district office. In this condolence meeting among others present were Bijay Kumar Sahu, Suresh Pattnayak, Saurabh Das, Manoj Panda, Jitendra Choudhury, Pranati Majhi,…

Jeypore: Just as you filter water before drinking, count and verify money before accepting it. Nowadays, simply counting money isn’t enough—you must carefully check each note. A slight lapse in attention can make you an easy target for fraudsters who may trick you with counterfeit notes. Recently, a significant number of fake notes have been found circulating in the city. Fraudsters are deceiving unsuspecting people by…

Nabarangpur: A demand has been raised to make the Nabarangpur District Labor Office free from the influence of middlemen. In this regard, a memorandum has been submitted to the Labor Commissioner, District Collector of Nabarangpur, Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi, and Odisha Welfare Board member Laxman Das. The demand was made by organizations under the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, including the Odisha Agricultural and…