An evening of spiritual resonance, cultural pride, and musical brilliance Mumbai, 1st July 2025: In a magnificent confluence of spirituality and melody, ‘Abhangwaari, presented by Sugee Group, enthralled audiences at the Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium, Mumbai, on 29thJune 2025. The sold-out event witnessed a packed house, deeply moved by the soul-stirring performance of maestro Rahul Deshpande, who paid a heartfelt tribute to Maharashtra’s timeless devotional poetry and the spiritual legacy…
Umerkote Authorities Conduct Raids on Hotels and Food Shops to Curb Diarrhea Outbreak
Umerkote, : With increasing cases of diarrhea and vomiting across the state, the Nabarangpur district administration has intensified its efforts to control the situation. In light of the growing number of diarrheal deaths reported daily, proactive steps are being taken by the authorities. Following the directive of the district administration, Food Safety Officer Arun Kumar Maharana along with officials from the health department today conducted…
Vikas Mela Showcases Development Initiatives at Dighi Panchayat, Tentulikhunti
Tentulikhunti: As part of the celebrations marking 10 years of the Central Government and 1 year of the State Government, a Vikas Mela (Development Fair) was organized today at Dighi Gram Panchayat in Tentulikhunti block, after similar programs concluded in eight other Gram Panchayats of the block. Using LED development vans, both state and central government schemes and achievements were widely promoted across villages and…
Jeypore Workers’ Union Expresses Gratitude to Government for Permanent Jobs
Jeypore: The Railway Goods Shed Workers’ Union of Jeypore in Koraput district has expressed its gratitude to the government for fulfilling their long-standing demand for permanent employment. For the past 14 years, the workers had been consistently demanding permanent appointments, raising their voices from Bhubaneswar to Delhi. After years of struggle, the government has finally issued a notification granting permanent status to the railway goods…
Umerkote Sanitation Workers End Strike Following Promises from Authorities
Umerkote: The sanitation workers of the Umerkote Municipality in Nabarangpur district have called off their 5-day-long strike today. The strike had been launched to press for demands such as salary hikes and other basic facilities. Due to the strike, the entire city had plunged into unsanitary conditions, with garbage and waste piling up everywhere, creating an unhygienic and foul-smelling environment. Areas like the old bus…
Pension Court Convened in Koraput to Address Retirees’ Issues
Koraput,: A Pension Court for Koraput and Malkangiri districts was recently held at the Sadbhavana Conference Hall in Koraput under the leadership of Nihar Ranjan Dash, Director of Pension Grievances and Principal Secretary, General Administration Department. The event reviewed over 500 pending pension cases from both districts, and officers were directed to resolve the cases immediately. Discussions were held with 72 pensioners from Koraput and…
Bhubaneswar Railway Station Faces Parking Crisis Amid Rising Fees
Bhubaneswar: Parking at Bhubaneswar Railway Station has become a nightmare for commuters. Under the open sky, cars, bikes, and bicycles are left exposed—sun fades the paint, and rainwater seeps into helmets. The neglected environment attracts poisonous creatures, some even found inside vehicles. There are frequent complaints of helmets and vehicle parts being stolen. Despite these issues, parking fees have skyrocketed—increased by up to eight times,…
Odisha Abhibhabak Mahasangh Delegation Submits Memorandum to Bargarh Education Office
Bargarh: Today, a delegation from the Odisha Abhibhabak Mahasangh (Odisha Parents’ Federation), Bargarh district unit, visited the office of the District Education Officer (DEO) and submitted a memorandum raising several concerns. The delegation highlighted serious issues regarding: Widespread irregularities and corruption in the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme at C-Met Nagar High School in Bargarh. The illegal operation of Rainbow Public School, a private educational institution…
Vedanta Aluminium Recognizes Top Students in Project Vidyagraha, Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda: India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium, has played a pivotal role in enhancing the overall academic performance of students in Jharsuguda this year through its Project Vidyagraha digital learning initiative. In the Annual High School Certificate Examination, Jharsuguda district secured the third position among 30 districts of Odisha with the highest pass percentage of 97.87%, with 33 students scoring A1 grades. Among them, 26…
Central Team Reports Contaminated Water and Food Behind Diarrhea Outbreak
Bhubaneswar: The cause behind the widespread outbreak of diarrhea in multiple districts has come to light. A central team that visited the affected areas has discussed the issue with the state government and identified contaminated water and food as the primary reasons for the outbreak. The central team has suggested immediate preventive measures to control the situation. They recommended identifying and purifying the source of…