Bhubaneswar: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for the next five days, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and heavy to very heavy rainfall in some parts of Odisha. A yellow warning has been issued for 12 districts for the next 24 hours due to the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, wind, and heavy rain. These districts are: Mayurbhanj Keonjhar Sundargarh Kendrapara Jagatsinghpur Cuttack Angul Subarnapur…
Third Installment of Subhadra Scheme to Be Released on Raksha Bandhan
Bhubaneswar A meeting of the Subhadra Society’s Executive and Operations Committee was held today at the conference hall of Lokseba Bhawan under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg. In this meeting, the proposal for disbursement of the third installment of the Subhadra Scheme on the upcoming Raksha Bandhan (August 9) was approved. Additionally, the committee gave approval for the ongoing…
Kharif Policy Planning Committee Meeting Held in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: A meeting of the Kharif Policy Planning Committee for the current Kharif season in Nabarangpur district was held today at the local Mission Shakti Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Shubankar Mahapatra. During the meeting, Sudhiranjan Behera, Chief District Agriculture Officer, highlighted the various schemes and targets set by the Agriculture Department for the Kharif season. Among the key schemes discussed…
Polasara Lawyer Invited as Guest to 56th Annual Odisha Society of America Convention
Polasara: The 56th Annual Convention of the Odisha Society of America (OSA) is scheduled to be held on July 3, 2025. At this prestigious event, Advocate Sushant Kumar Mallik, a resident of Padar village in J. Dengapadar, under Polasara block of Ganjam district, and a practicing lawyer at the Supreme Court of India, has been invited as a guest. Advocate Mallik will deliver a keynote…
Teacher Drowns in Drain with Scooter; Locals Rescue but Delay in Treatment Proves Fatal – Brahmapur
Brahmapur,: Even after a year has passed since the tragic death of a student in Brahmapur’s drain in August 2024, the sorrow has not faded. On Wednesday, yet another heartbreaking incident occurred. A teacher drowned after being swept away by water along with his scooter during the rains. The deceased has been identified as Mahendra Panigrahi (57), a resident of First Line in Kharavela Nagar…
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Bedhaguda,
Kotpad Due to rain caused by a low-pressure system, the roads, lanes, and paths of Ward No. 1 in Bedhaguda of Sadaranga Panchayat, Kotpad town, have been submerged for the past three days. Water has risen to knee-level in almost all areas. Villagers are facing severe difficulty in commuting. The situation is particularly challenging for small children, the elderly, and school-going students. Because of stagnant…
Crops from Kotpad Region Sent to Puri for Devotional ‘Bhog’ Ceremony
Kotpad Today, organically grown crops from the Kotpad region of Koraput district were dispatched to the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri for the preparation of the sacred Kot Bhog. These included Kalajira rice, Basabhog, black gram (biri), green gram (moong), and Molli rice – all cultivated through organic farming methods in Kotpad. The ceremonial flag-off of the dispatch was conducted by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhattarai, in…
Kotpad Residents Concerned as Cattle Owners Leave Cows Roaming on Public Roads
Kotpad In Kotpad town, it has become a routine sight to find domesticated cattle roaming the roads. The national highway and various alleyways across neighborhoods have practically turned into shelters for stray animals. Wherever one looks in the town, cows can be seen standing or lying around. After extracting milk from their cows, many cattle owners are reportedly abandoning the animals on the roads. As a…
“Don’t Drive Under the Influence of Alcohol” Campaign Launched as Helmets Distributed to Responsible Riders in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: A public awareness campaign titled “Say No to Alcohol, Yes to Life” is ongoing from May 31 to July 26. As part of the campaign, the Nabarangpur Excise Department, in collaboration with the Regional Transport Department, is spreading awareness against reckless driving under the influence of alcohol. On Tuesday, the campaign was launched near the local medical road and the Excise Office, where messages…
MP Balabhadra Majhi Reviews Ongoing Development Projects in Kotpad
Kotpad: During the monthly meeting of Kotpad NAC (Notified Area Council), Member of Parliament Balabhadra Majhi was present and reviewed various ongoing developmental works. He particularly emphasized the early completion of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and distributed work orders to newly selected beneficiaries of the scheme. He instructed officials and staff to improve sanitation and cleanliness in various areas of Kotpad…