Kotpad: Two electric cremation machines worth nearly Rs1.5 crore are on the verge of becoming scrap due to administrative apathy. Whether it is the negligence of the administration or the lack of willpower among community members, the project now appears to be a waste of government funds, drawing concern and criticism from local intellectuals. According to sources, during the COVID-19 pandemic—when even family members were…
Devotees Light Lamps at Maa Mauli Temple Praying for Former CM’s Speedy Recovery
Kotpad : Today, at the Maa Mauli Temple in Kotpad, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) unit of the Kotpad Assembly Constituency held a prayer ceremony and lit lamps for the speedy recovery of former Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik. The event took place at the sacred shrine of the presiding deity, Shri Shri Shri Kanak Mani Maa Mauli. It was conducted under the leadership of…
EV91 Launches Electric Two-Wheeler Fleet in Delhi
EV91Technologies Private Limited Launches Flagship Electric Two-Wheeler Operations Fleet in Delhi, Strengthens Commitment to Urban EV Adoption and Women Empowerment New Delhi, 23rd June 2025: EV91Technologies, one of India’s fastest-growing electric mobility startups, has launched its flagship electric two-wheeler operations fleet in Delhi, further solidifying its commitment to building a reliable and inclusive EV ecosystem in the country. The newly inaugurated facility, strategically located in…
OMFED Announces Increase in Milk Prices
Bhubaneswar The new prices of OMFED milk have been released in the market. There is an increase of Rs2 per litre in the price of Premium and Toned milk. Meanwhile, the price of OMFED Gold milk has been increased by Rs4 per litre. This information has been announced by OMFED authorities.
Blood Donation Day Successfully Celebrated by Umerkote Blood Bank
Umerkote: World Blood Donor Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Umerkote Blood Bank. On this occasion, the newly established blood bank at Umerkote was the center of the celebration. The event began with a ceremonial cake-cutting. Blood Bank Officer Dr. Sabyasachi Das extended his greetings to everyone and shared that since its inauguration on January 25, the Umerkote Blood Bank has collected 1,100…
Review Committee for Lord Lingaraj’s Record of Rights Officially Inaugurated
Bhubaneswar,: The committee for the preparation and review of the Record of Rights (RoR) of Lord Shri Lingaraj was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at the Independent Circuit House in Bhubaneswar. The committee was inaugurated by its chairman, retired Justice Dr. Durga Prasanna Chaudhury. Committee members include Professor Prafulla Kumar Mishra, officials from the Law Department, Independent Governance Secretary Pranab Kumar Patra, Additional Governance Secretary Arun…
Nabarangpur Administration Takes Proactive Measures Amid Diarrhoea Outbreak
Nabarangpur Due to the increasing spread of diarrhoea in the state, the Nabarangpur district administration has become alert and proactive. As the disease continues to spread from one district to another, the death toll is rising day by day. Keeping this in mind, the district administration of Nabarangpur has started taking preventive measures. Acting on the instructions of the district administration, the Food Safety Department today…
Jhadeswar Khadanga Appointed President of Debottar Committee, Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: After a long interval, the full-fledged Debottar Committee of Nabaraj Nabarangpur has been reconstituted. Senior advocate Jhadeswar Khadanga has been appointed as the President of this committee for the second time. The committee comprises 19 members, including 6 departmental officers and 13 officials from various temples. Among the departmental members are the Executive Officer of Nabarangpur Municipality, Nabarangpur IIC (Inspector-in-Charge), Executive Engineer of Roads…
Open River Embankment Causes Concern as Monsoon Hits
Marshaghai: Public dissatisfaction is rising over the Jammu-Marshaghai Canal embankment project. This flood-prevention canal embankment widening work is ongoing at a cost of approximately ₹104 crore, overseen by the Department of Works. Currently, the contractor is widening the embankment by cutting approximately 4 feet deep into the protective embankment from Marshaghai to the canal bridge and using that soil to expand the road. With the…
Colleges Reopen Amid Excitement Over Upcoming Student Union Elections
Bhubaneswar: After the summer vacation, higher educational institutions reopened on Tuesday. Although attendance was low on the first day, the campus remained lively due to the ongoing undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. To assist incoming students, various student organizations have set up help desks, collecting basic information and providing full support with the admission process. Last year, student union elections were not held due to time…