Papadahandi,26th Aug 2025: The Papadahandi Maa Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee, Bus Stand area, conducted the Bhoomi Puja and Shubha Khunti Sthapan (foundation pole installation) today on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja on October 2. Priest Purnachandra Nayak performed the rituals early in the morning during the sacred hours. The program was held under the leadership of Committee President B.…
Independent Parents’ Meeting Held under ‘Aas Sikula Jiba’ Programme with CRCC Participation
Papadahandi,26th Aug 2025: An ‘Independent Parents’ Meeting’ was organized today in different schools under the Semala Cluster Resource Centre of Papadahandi block. Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC) Babulal Sagar attended the meetings at Semala High School, Dumuripada School, and Pakanaguda Government Primary School. During the program, he widely promoted the ‘Aas Sikula Jiba’ (Let’s Go to School) campaign and discussed measures to bring back out-of-school…
Central Reserve Police Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotism
Nabarangpur, 26th Aug 2025: The 12th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Nabarangpur celebrated the 79th Independence Day with patriotic fervor. Speaking on the occasion, Commandant N.K.K. Prasad recalled that India had been under foreign rule for centuries—from the Mughals to the British—before finally achieving freedom through the sacrifices of countless great leaders. He highlighted the uniqueness of India, saying that despite…
Government Invites Innovative Suggestions from Employees
Bhubaneswar, 26th Aug 2025: The state government will collect innovative suggestions from its employees, and the best suggestions will be rewarded. Regular employees under the government can submit their innovative ideas and proposals through the HRSS portal. These may include suggestions on how the government should deliver services to people, improve administrative practices, policy formulation, digital transformation, and legal or regulatory measures. Employees may provide suggestions not…
Bolero Falls Two Floors in Jagannath Ballav Multi-Level Parking, Puri
Puri, 26th Aug 2025: An accident occurred at the Jagannath Ballav multi-level parking facility in Puri when a Bolero vehicle along with its driver fell from the second floor. The Bolero overturned after the fall, leaving its front portion severely damaged. The driver was rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital and is reported to be out of danger after treatment. The injured driver has been…
Landslide at Kanjipani Ghat Cuts Off Mumbai–Kolkata Road Link
Telkoi, 26th Aug 2025: A landslide occurred at Kanjipani Ghat on National Highway 49 under Kanjipani Police Station limits in Keonjhar district. As a result, traffic movement on the highway has come to a standstill for more than 24 hours. Due to continuous heavy rainfall, the incident took place around 1 AM on Saturday night. Huge amounts of soil, rocks, and uprooted trees slid down…
India Emerging as Global IT Leader: AICTE Chairman at BCCM Convocation
Bhubaneswar, 26th Aug 2025: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping human lifestyles. It is not just technology or economic power but also a manifestation of collective knowledge. Without AI, Data Science, and Data Management, development is not possible today. India is emerging as a global leader in the IT industry. Be it AI or ChatGPT, Indians have played a significant role in these innovations. Many Indians…
AI and Drones to Track Rural Development Projects in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, 26th Aug 2025: The old manual monitoring system of rural development projects will soon be replaced with modern technology. The Rural Development Department has decided to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones, Google Earth Engine, and GIS tools to ensure smart monitoring of project works and assets. Under the new system, drones will capture videos and photos of ongoing works. AI will analyze whether the…
OUAT to Open Second Campus in Sambalpur; New Agriculture and Fisheries Colleges Announced
Bhubaneswar,26th Aug 2025: The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) will soon establish its second campus in Sambalpur. In addition, two new agriculture colleges will be set up in Balangir and Mayurbhanj districts. Subarnapur district will also get a new fisheries college, announced Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. Speaking at the 64th Foundation Day celebrations of OUAT in Bhubaneswar today, Singh Deo…
49 Villages Found Missing; Declared Revenue Villages But Without Inhabitants
Sundargarh, 26th Aug 2025: A signboard at the roadside reads: “Open Defecation Free Village Sanbalichua welcomes you. We are committed to keeping our village clean.” The board suggests there is habitation nearby where everyone uses toilets and cleanliness is maintained. But the reality is different. Sanbalichua, officially declared a revenue village, exists only in government records. There is no human habitation, not even a single…