Nabarangpur, Bureau (Dr. Shiva Narayan Patra): A mass lamp lighting ceremony was organized by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Nabarangpur, under the leadership of District President and Dabugaon MLA Manohar Randhari, wishing for the speedy recovery of former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The program was held praying for the success of the surgery and medical treatment of Naveen Patnaik, who is currently undergoing medical procedures.…
Ekalavya Model Residential School, Malkangiri Celebrates International Yoga Day with Enthusiasm
Malkangiri : On the occasion of International Yoga Day, a yoga session and awareness program was organized at Ekalavya Model Residential School, Malkangiri. Nearly 200 students from classes 6 to 12 and around 20 teachers participated in this event. The program was formally inaugurated by the Vice-Principal of the school, Mr. Shashadhar Panigrahi, who spoke to the students about the importance and benefits of yoga…
Yara India reaffirms its ongoing commitment to ESG stewardship
June 24th, 2025: Yara India, a part of Norwegian multinational Yara International – the world’s leading crop nutrition company and a provider of agricultural, industrial, and environmental solutions, today announced the release of its 3rd Sustainability Report 2024, titled “Greener Pathways – Fostering a Nature-Positive Food Future.” The report highlights Yara India’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, inclusive growth, and agricultural transformation through innovative and…
Nabarangpur Authorities Focus on Streamlining Rath Yatra Rituals
Nabarangpur: A preparatory meeting was held on Saturday by the Shree Jagannath Ritual Management Committee in the premises of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Nabarangpur, ahead of this year’s Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival). The meeting focused on ensuring a smooth and disciplined execution of rituals from Netrotsav (ritual eye-opening ceremony) to Niladri Bije (return of the deities to the temple). There was detailed discussion on how…
IAS Result 2024 Declared: Ritika Tops from Odisha
Bhubaneswar: IAS Result 2024 Declared – Shakti Dubey secures All India Rank (AIR) 1 Harshita Goyal ranks 2nd Ritika Rath from Odisha shines with AIR 48 Devika Priyadarshini from Odisha ranks 95 Aditya Acharya secures AIR 96 Deepti Ranjan Pati – AIR 164, Rashmi Pradhan – AIR 175 Neelamadhab Mishra – AIR 193, Ashutosh Mishra – AIR 198 Anup Nayak – AIR 212, Padmanabha Mishra –…
Official Directive Issued to Withdraw Government Deposits from 3 Banks
Bhubaneswar The government has issued a directive regarding deposits in certain banks. It has been observed that some banks are not cooperating in the implementation of major government schemes. They are not disbursing loans in proportion to the deposits they hold and have failed to meet the annual credit disbursement targets. Therefore, if there are any government deposits in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, or Axis…
Free Uniforms to Be Provided for Students from Class 1 to 8
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) today issued a notification announcing the distribution of free school uniforms worth ₹500 per student to all students from Class 1 to 8 studying in government and government-aided schools, as well as schools under the SC and ST Development Department of the state. Under schemes like Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI, and Gangadhar Meher Education Quality Improvement Programme,…
Nabarangpur Celebrates District-Level International Yoga Day with Enthusiasm
Nabarangpur – The district-level International Yoga Day was celebrated today at the local Mandei Padia ground in Nabarangpur. On this occasion, a grand yoga session was organized, where the District Collector Dr. Shubhamahapatra, attending as the chief guest, encouraged everyone present to adopt yoga for a healthy life. Among the dignitaries present were SP Dr. Sandeep Sampat, Additional District Collector (Revenue) Bishwajit Barman, Zilla Parishad…
Two Vehicles Caught Fire After Fiery Collision in Rayagada
Rayagada: A fierce collision occurred near Ma Majhigariani Temple on the Jhanjabati River Bridge, where a coal-laden truck collided with a pickup van, causing both vehicles to burst into flames. Fortunately, both drivers escaped unharmed, though the helper of the pickup van sustained minor injuries. The incident reportedly happened when the pickup van, traveling from Atada village to Rayagada, was struck from behind by a…
Surprise Raids in Raigarh Target Several Hotels for Inspection
Rayagada : On the instructions of District Collector Parul Patwari, and under the direct supervision of Sub-Collector Ramesh Kumar Jena, sudden raids were conducted on several hotels in Rayagada town. The cleanliness, hygiene, and quality of food items in these hotels were thoroughly inspected. As part of this operation, a raid was carried out at the 24×7 Restaurant near Rayagada Railway Station. The food was…