Nabarangpur: A grand Raja Festival celebration featuring felicitation ceremonies, cultural performances, musical variety shows, literary discussions, and poetry recitations was held at the Saurasahi Kalyan Mandap under the auspices of the organization ‘Let’s Walk Together’. The program was organized under the guidance of chief advisor and renowned social worker Jagannath Mahapatra and founder Aparajita Satapathy. Chief Guest for the event was Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi,…
Vikas Mela Successfully Conducted at Pujariguda and Tentulkhunti
Tentulkhunti: On the occasion of the completion of 11 years of the Central Government and 1 year of the State Government, LED vans and Vikas Rath (Development Chariots) are being sent to various Gram Panchayats across districts and blocks throughout the state to showcase the achievements of both governments. As part of this campaign, programs have been completed in eight Gram Panchayats of Tentulkhunti block.…
Unseasonal Rain Wreaks Havoc in Bagada: Wall Collapses, Water Enters Homes
Bagada,: Due to unseasonal rain, Neelaberi Sahi in Debagarh town has been heavily waterlogged. Rainwater surged through the streets, breaking walls and entering homes, creating a situation that resembled a flash flood. The poor drainage system has worsened the situation. Following heavy rainfall on Monday, water accumulated in the low-lying area of Neelaberi Sahi. With the roads submerged, transportation was severely disrupted. Rainwater even entered homes,…
Diarrhea Outbreak Hits Capital Due to Contaminated Groundwater
Bhubaneswar: Mayor Lochana Das conducted a review following a diarrhea outbreak at Trident Galaxy Apartments in Kalinga Nagar. A high-level team from the BMC visited the apartment complex today to assess the situation. The Mayor stated that over 5,000 residents live in the Trident Galaxy area, where the groundwater has become contaminated. Despite being aware of this, residents are still using the polluted water, which…
Union, State Ministers Address Press on 11 Years of Central Governance and 1 Year of State Leadership
Nabarangpur: On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the Central Government and the completion of one year of the State Government, a press conference was organized today in Nabarangpur by the District BJP unit, highlighting various achievements in the fields of welfare, service, and good governance. Union Minister for Commerce, Transport, Mines & Steel Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, along with State Minister for School and…
Authorities Hold Preparation Meeting for Upcoming Tabletop Exercise and Mock Drill
Nabarangpur: A preparatory meeting for the upcoming Tabletop Exercise (TTX) and Mock Drill was held at the conference hall under the chairmanship of Nabarangpur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Bishwajit Barman. The meeting focused on preparedness for the district-level tabletop exercise scheduled for the morning of the 18th, and the block and urban area level exercise in the afternoon. On the 19th, a mock drill will…
‘Ashbasti Bhavan’ Foundation Stone Laid in Sapalanga: A New Hope for the Helpless
Rajkanika: A ray of hope for the helpless—“Ashbasti Bhavan” will soon be a home and support center for the neglected elderly and destitute. The foundation stone for this center was laid at Sapalanga village under Nahuni Gram Panchayat of Rajkanika block in Kendrapara district. This initiative is being undertaken by Ashbasti Foundation, Odisha. During the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony, several dignitaries expressed their views, stating that…
Census of India 2027 to Begin Nationwide on March 1
Bhubaneswar: The Census of India will begin on March 1, 2027, across the country. The census will be conducted in two phases nationwide. In states and union territories that experience snowfall, the process will be conducted earlier. The census will be conducted earlier in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. In these regions, the census will begin on October 1, 2026. The Gazette Notification has been issued by the…
Koraput Hosts Pension Court for Koraput and Malkangiri Beneficiaries Under New Govt Initiative
Koraput: A new initiative by the new government. Now the administration is reaching out to the people. A pension court was held in Koraput for the districts of Malkangiri and Koraput. Departmental officials heard the grievances of many pension beneficiaries from both districts.
Aadhaar Authentication Becomes Mandatory for Tatkal Ticket Booking on Indian Railways from July 1
Bhubaneswar: A new rule has been introduced for booking Tatkal tickets in Indian Railways. Starting July 1, Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets through the IRCTC website or mobile app. From July 15, OTP verification sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number will also be required. Tatkal booking timings: For AC class: Between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM For Non-AC class: Between 11:00 AM…