Kendrapara: After the summer vacation, schools reopened on June 20. However, due to a shortage of teachers, the delivery of quality education has been disrupted. In 85 government high schools across Kendrapara district, there are no appointed headmasters, creating a major administrative and academic gap. Teacher Shortage in Kendrapara’s Schools Currently, 246 teaching positions are lying vacant in various schools. With no regular headmasters appointed,…
Train Fares Set to Rise from July 1
Delhi Starting July 1, train fares are set to increase. The Railways Department will raise fares by 2 paise per kilometer for AC coaches and 1 paise per kilometer for Non-AC coaches. However, Second Class coaches will see no fare hike for journeys up to 500 kilometers. This update has been reported by various national media outlets.
‘Sabari Bhavan’ Inaugurated by Sabari Cultural Council
Bhubaneswar: In a special ceremony organized by the Sabari Cultural Council at IRC Village, Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the ‘Sabari Cultural Bhavan’, dedicated to the districts of Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Malkangiri. On this occasion, he also announced a grant of Rs2 crore for the development of this short-stay facility. The Chief Minister stated that all necessary infrastructure and facilities would be…
New Officer Joins Thakurmunda Police Station to Strengthen Law Enforcement
Thakurmunda: In Mayurbhanj district’s Thakurmunda block, Arun Kumar Tudu assumed charge as the new Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Thakurmunda Police Station on Wednesday, July 2. Before his current posting, he was serving as OIC at Badasahi Police Station. The new IIC joined the post just a day after the former officer Ashok Kumar Pahi retired on June 30. With this appointment, Mr. Tudu has officially taken…
Continuous Rain Cuts Off Road Between Kesadhiha and Shamu Sahi
Thakurmunda: In Mayurbhanj district’s Thakurmunda block, the road connecting Kesadhiha village to Shamu Sahi under Kesadhiha Gram Panchayat has been completely cut off due to persistent rainfall. A small bridge on this road was never properly constructed on either side, causing severe inconvenience to the local people. During the earlier rainy season, villagers had filled the road with soil themselves. However, as the soil was…
Senior Artists’ Association Celebrates Annual Festival with Grandeur
Brahmapur,: The two-day annual festival of the Ganjam District Senior Artists’ Association was held at Prakasham Hall, Brahmapur. On this occasion, a state-level Dasakathia artists’ convention and a panel discussion on “The Decline of Folk Art Dasakathia: Causes and Solutions” were organized. The event was inaugurated by veteran Jatra artist Rajendra Mohan Pati. The session was presided over by playwright Umashankar Das. Renowned cultural researcher…
State-Level Dasakathia Artists’ Conference Celebrates Folk Heritage
Brahmapur A two-day annual celebration of the Kala O Kalakara Hitaishi Mahamancha (Art and Artist Welfare Forum) and Ganjam District Senior Artists’ Association was successfully held. A state-level Dasakathia artists’ conference and discussion session took place at the Andhra Bhasha Vibhagdini Samajam Hall near Giri Market Square (Prakasham Hall). The discussion was held on the theme “Preventing the Decline of Folk Art Dasakathia Dance”, inaugurated…
Healthcare Infrastructure to Be Upgraded, Says Health Minister at CII Conclave
Bhubaneswar: The state government is committed to improving healthcare infrastructure and medical education. As part of this initiative, plans are underway to establish nine new medical colleges in Odisha. Last year, over 4,000 doctors and paramedical staff were recruited, and this year, the government aims to recruit more than 5,000 such personnel, said Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. On Tuesday, the first edition of the CII…
Odisha Un-Gazetted Forest Employees’ Association Holds Meeting in Papadahandi
Papadahandi: An emergency meeting of the Odisha Un-Gazetted Forest Employees’ Association was held at Charak Forest, Nabarangpur, under the chairmanship of President Malay Ranjan. The meeting was conducted in memory of the late forest guard Prahlad Pradhan from the Dhenkanal Division. General Secretary Prabhat Kumar Beshoyee shared the objectives of the meeting, after which various issues were discussed. For the past 15 years, the association…
Orange Alert Issued for Three Districts Amid Weather Warnings
Bhubaneswar: Heavy Rain Likely Across Odisha An alert has been issued for thunderstorms with lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall in various parts of the state. Orange Alert has been issued today for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Balas ore districts are expected to receive intense rainfall. Wind speeds in these 3 districts may reach 30 to 40 km/h. A Yellow Alert has been issued for…