Author: Rabindra Sahu

Bhubaneswar,  Dec, 02:  In the coming days, EV buses will be introduced in 6 new cities.  The information was provided by the Minister of Home and Urban Development.Currently, the state has 670 buses in operation, of which 220 are EV buses.  At present, buses are running 1,399 km across 113 routes.  In the future, buses will operate in cities wherever there is a need.  Online ticketing revenue has increased by…

Bhubaneswar, Dec, 02:  The Directorate of Elementary Education has emphasized completing the intra-district transfer of primary teachers as soon as possible. All District Education Officers have been directed to take immediate steps to complete the online intra-district transfer process for primary teachers working under the School & Mass Education Department. The online teacher transfer portal opened on November 28 and will remain operational until December 25.…

Daringbadi, Dec, 02: Rupa Mishra, Joint Secretary of the Union Ministry of Home and Urban Affairs, visited Daringbadi for the first time and reviewed various government schemes being implemented in this the region. Upon her arrival in Daringbadi, she was welcomed by Kandhamal District Collector Bed Bhushan. She first toured the Daringbadi coffee plantation, spent some time at the coffee café operated by local women…

New Delhi, Dec, 02:  In the Asia Power Index released by the Lowy Institute, India has emerged as the third-largest global power. Due to its strong response to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and its rising economic stability, India has earned the recognition of being a “Major Power.” India has achieved this historic position by surpassing Japan and Russia. India is steadily strengthening its presence on the…

Kotpad Dec, 02:  The three-day-long festival of the Kotpad Notified Area Council, PALS 2025, concluded today with grand celebrations. The final day’s programme was held under the chairmanship of M. Shankar Rao, Chairman of Kotpad NAC, and Kamalesh Mahant, Executive Officer. The concluding ceremony began at the Old Tahasil Padia with a prayer to Lord Jagannath, followed by the lighting of the ceremonial torch. In…

Bargarh, Dec, 02:  A structural meeting of the District Primary Teachers’ Association (New Pension Beneficiaries’ Unit) was held at the premises of the Bargarh Agragami Youth Association. The meeting was presided over by the President of the New Pension Beneficiaries’ District Primary Teachers’ Association, Nandighosh Bhue. Vice-President Radheshyam Joshi, District Secretary Shrikant Barik, Advisory Board members Bharadwaj Pradhan, Raghunath Puri, along with presidents, secretaries, and…

Tentulikhunti, Dec, 02: As per the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man, the late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Unity March Programme began from Sanghbhumi, Nagpur, and will conclude at the Statue of Unity. This programme, which started on the 24th, will end on the 30th. Two youths from each district across various states of…

Nabarangpur, Dec, 02:  The Nabarangpur DEO and the BEOs of the district offered a farewell felicitation to ADEO Keshab B. Meher. Meher has been promoted and will join as the DEO of Jagatsinghpur district. On this occasion, the DEO conveyed his best wishes to him.

Nabarangpur, Dec, 02: The National-level Women’s Tennis Ball Cricket Championship is going to be held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from December 18 to 21. For this event, the Odisha Tennis Ball Cricket Association has announced the Odisha women’s cricket team. Three players from Nabarangpur district have secured a place in this team. They are Beena Gand, Harijan, and one more player. These three have brought…

Chandahandi, Dec, 02: A bike accident took place this evening near Semalaguda in Chandahandi block. According to reports, two persons have been seriously injured. Chinku Nag of Sinapali area was returning home after finishing his work. While he was standing on the roadside, Jagabandhu Majhi and Bhujabal Majhi of Kandioara village were coming towards Dandamunda on a bike and hit Chinku Nag. As a result,…

Papadahandi,  Nov 29:  Constitution Day at the Panchayat level was celebrated today at Patri under the Papadahandi Block. On 26th November 1949, India’s Constitution, drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was adopted in the Constituent Assembly. Since then, this day has been observed across the country as Constitution Day. From 2015 onwards, Constitution Day has been celebrated nationwide with renewed emphasis. On this occasion, various competitions…

Jharigaon, Nov 29:   In Bakadabeda under Jharigaon block of Nabarangpur district, potato seeds were distributed today to farmers of five panchayats—Dhodra, Bakadabeda, Chatiguda, Dangariguda, Dhamanaguda, and Kanakote—by the Horticulture Department. Horticulture Department assistants Deepankar Gain, Lakshminath Majhi, and Dambarudhar Bhatra were present at the event. They distributed potato seeds to the farmers and also informed them about the various facilities being provided to farmers by…

Bhubaneswar,  Nov 29:  Bone-chilling cold across the entire state November cold breaks records, winter returns to the state For the last two to three days, temperatures have been falling, increasing the cold. In many places, the minimum temperature has dropped below 10°C. In the last 24 hours, the minimum temperature in Jharsuguda has dropped to 8.2°C. After 71 years, Jharsuguda has recorded such a low temperature…

Bhubaneswar,  Nov 29:  Out of the additional budget of Rs 17,440 crore How much money is allocated to which department? Women and Child Development –Rs 1,558 crore Industries & MSME – Rs 337 crore Mamata Scheme – Rs 141 crore Education Sector – Rs 2,327 crore Gopabandhu Jan Arogya – Rs 440 crore Disaster Management – Rs 171 crore Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe Development –…

Puri , Nov 29:  From 1st December, the Gundicha Temple will open for devotees. A trial ticket-based darshan system will begin. The ticket price per devotee will be Rs10. Free darshan for children under 5 years, senior citizens above 80 years, and differently-abled persons. The temple will be open for darshan daily from 6 AM to 6 PM. From November to February, darshan will be available…

Gunpur, Nov 29:  Under the Odisha State Government, the Odisha Natak Academy recognized Dr. Chandan Gantayat, a young vocalist from the Gunpur region and a specialist in Sugam Sangeet, with the “Kabichandra Kalicharan Yuva Pratibha Samman 2023” on Wednesday. The award ceremony was organized at the Lokseva Bhawan auditorium in Bhubaneswar. Dr. Chandan, an acclaimed vocalist with All India Radio, was honored for his beautiful…

Nabarangpur, Nov 29:   Kunjaban Bishoyi, who served as the school P.N. (Presumably “Para-Teacher” or “Primary Teacher”) at Government High School, Anchalguma, Tentulikhunti Block, Nabarangpur for over 30 years, passed away today at around 4:30 AM. At the time of his death, he was 93 years old. He was known for his dedication to duty, punctuality, altruism, soft-spoken nature, and compassionate friendships. Even in his final…

Papadahandi, Nov 29:   In memory of Odisha’s renowned singer and pride of the Odia industry, Human Sagar, a candlelight procession was organized today by the Christian community at Sadar Mahakuma, Jatabala village, Papadahandi block, Nabarangpur district. The event saw participation from all Christian men, women, youth, and children of Jatabala, who carried candles and marched in a procession from the Panchayat office to the local…

Papadahandi, Nov 29:   Panchayat-level Constitution Day was celebrated today at Patritha in the Papadahandi block. On this day in 1949, the Constitution of India, written by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, was adopted in the Constituent Assembly. Since then, this day is observed across the country as Constitution Day. India has been celebrating Constitution Day nationwide since 2015. On this occasion, various competitions were organized among…

Nabarangpur, Nov 29:  The district’s folk festival, Mandei, has begun.  The auspicious inauguration of the event started from Bhairavi Temple located in Umarakot Podagada. The chief guest for the occasion was Minister for Forest Environment and Climate Change, Labor, and Employee Insurance, Mr. Ganesh Ramsingh Khuntia, who formally inaugurated Mandei. Speaking at the event, he thanked the people who participated in this traditional Mandei procession, a…

Kotpad,  Nov 29:   On the auspicious occasion of National Journalists’ Day, heartfelt greetings and congratulations were extended to all working journalists. On this occasion, the Bharat Media Association, Kotpad chapter, organized the celebration of National Journalists’ Day. The chief guest of today’s program was Kotpad MLA’s advisor Rupu Bhatra. Other dignitaries present included N.A.C. President M. Shankar Rao, Member of Parliament representative Rameshwar Jena, additional…