New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has provided significant relief to loan borrowers. According to the new directive, if a borrower repays their loan before the scheduled term, the bank or financial institution will not be allowed to impose any prepayment charges. RBI has abolished prepayment charges on loans with floating interest rates. This new rule will come into effect from January 1,…
Lord Jagannath Returns to Janmabedi at Divine Birthplace in Baliguda
Baliguda: At the divine birthplace of Lord Jagannath, the Lord returned today to the sanctified altar (Janmabedi) in Baliguda, accompanied by His elder brother Lord Balabhadra and younger sister Devi Subhadra, after completing His celestial journey. In the presence of thousands of devotees, the entire town of Baliguda was filled with spiritual fervor and the resounding sound of bells. Devotion and divinity were united as the…
Mass Merger: Leaders from Sorada Constituency Join Congress at Bhubaneswar
Belaguntha: At a merger ceremony held at Congress Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, a large number of Sarpanchs, Samiti Members, former Sarpanchs, former Samiti Members, Ward Members, and BJD workers from the Sorada Assembly Constituency of Ganjam district formally joined the Congress Party. This political shift was carried out under the supervision of Sanakhemundi MLA Ramesh Jena and led by Debendra Gouda, former Samiti Member of Netanga…
Special Plantation Drive Held in Sirshiguda Reserved Forest During Van Mahotsav
K. Nuagaon: As part of the ongoing week-long Van Mahotsav and tree plantation campaign across various panchayats of K. Nuagaon block in Kandhamal district, a special plantation program was organized at the Lethingia ANR (Assisted Natural Regeneration) plantation area in the Sirshiguda Reserved Forest under the leadership of Forest Range Officer Ramakanu Kahan. Forest staff, para-forest workers, and members of women’s self-help groups actively participated…
TPNODL Emerges as a Model for Power Sector Reforms in Odisha
Balasore : Within ju st a few years of taking charge of electricity distribution in Northern Odisha, TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) has set an example in the field of power sector reforms. The company, responsible for electricity distribution in Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Jajpur districts, has made notable improvements in service quality and safety, ensuring the protection of consumer interests. Due to…
Dudungpata Drain Marks Beginning of Change in Silet Panchayat
Kalahandi : In an effort to improve connectivity to remote areas like Silet Panchayat under Thuamul Rampur block in Kalahandi district, the government had included the region under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The construction of a road from Melaghara village in Dhan Majhi’s native Nakrundi Panchayat to Silet has been underway since 2022. This is the same Dhan Majhi who once had…
Odisha Sahitya Akademi Organizes District-Level Literary Competition in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur : On the occasion of “Swankshatra Divas” celebrated by the Odisha Sahitya Akademi, a district-level competition was organized at the RCD Nodal Higher Secondary School. The event focused on themes related to Odia literature and culture. Distinguished participants were felicitated by the invited guests. The District Information and Public Relations Officer, Manoj Kumar Behera, attended the event as the chief guest and engaged students…
Third Phase of +3 E-Admission Ends, Spot Admission Process Begins Monday
Bhubaneswar: The third phase of the Combined +3 (degree) e-admission has concluded. From the upcoming Monday, the process for admission through the waiting list and spot admission will begin. Applications for this will be accepted till the 10th of July. On 12th July, the merit list for higher educational institutions will be published. At 2 PM on 14th July, institutions will publish the merit list…
Dharmendra Pradhan Visits Shakti Peetha Maa Kantabaushuni in Koraput District
Koraput : Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the renowned Shakti Peetha, Maa Kantabaushuni temple, in Koraput district and offered prayers to the deity. During his spiritual visit, the minister sought blessings for the well-being of the nation and the progress of the education sector. Devotees and locals warmly welcomed him at the sacred site, which holds deep religious and cultural significance in the region.…
Similipal Aims to Cross 100 Tigers by 2030 with Genetic Diversity Mission
Baripada : The mission launched to bring genetic diversity among the Royal Bengal tigers in the Similipal Tiger Reserve is heading towards success. According to Chief Wildlife Warden Prem Kumar Khakha, a three-year-old tigress named Bhinna brought from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is now reportedly pregnant. Bhinna has adapted well to Similipal’s climate and habitat. Unlike the tigress Yamuna, who has not returned to Similipal…