Bhubaneswar: The summer vacation for schools has been extended by two more days. As per the directive issued by the Department of School and Mass Education, schools will now reopen on the 20th instead of the 18th. A letter has been sent to all District Education Officers (DEOs) regarding this change. Mid-day meals will resume once the schools reopen. Parents will be allowed to taste…
Diarrhoea Outbreak Spreads in Narasinghpur, Banki; 50 Fall Ill in Gholapur
Narasinghpur: An outbreak of diarrhoea is spreading in the Narasinghpur and Banki blocks of Cuttack district. In Dimiria village under Narasinghpur block, the family of a woman alleged that she died due to diarrhoea. Similarly, the number of affected persons in Gholapur village under Banki block has increased to 50. Medical teams have reached both villages, distributing medicines and raising awareness about maintaining hygiene. In…
Leaders Pay Last Respects as Vijay Rupani Laid to Rest
Ahmedabad,: The final rites of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who lost his life in the Ahmedabad plane crash, were performed on Monday. He was given a final farewell in Rajkot. On Monday, his mortal remains were handed over to his family. A chartered flight had carried his body to Rajkot. Under police security, his body was transported through various roads to reach Rajkot.…
Tragedy at Gulumi Waterfall: Two Students Drown While Filming Reels
Kotpad,: Addiction to making reels turned tragic. On Sunday, while filming reels near Gulumi Waterfall close to Chandili under Kotpad Police Station limits, two Class 10 students went missing after drowning in the Kolab River. Police and fire personnel launched a search operation and recovered one body on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Alokraj Suna (16) from Kosagumuda area of Nabarangpur district. The…
Monsoon Engulfs Entire State, Triggers 3 Days of Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall
Bhubaneswar: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across the state for the next 3 days A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal There is a possibility of heavy rainfall in the state within the next 24 hours The sea will remain rough; fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea Extremely heavy rainfall is expected in some parts of the state till the 20th This has…
“The Godfather of Metals” Meets “The Godfather of Cinema” – Anil Agarwal’s Full-Circle Moment with Francis Ford Coppola
Chandigarh, June 18, 2025: Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal recently met iconic filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola in London, marking a personal milestone decades in the making. The two spoke about India, storytelling, Sanskrit, and the timeless influence of cinema. What caught everyone by surprise? Francis Ford Coppola wants to learn Sanskrit — a rare cultural connection between two masters of their craft. In a social…
Cloud for a Cause: VergeCloud Powers Sri Sathya Annapoorna Trust’s Digital Infrastructure
18th, June 2025: VergeCloud, a burgeoning edge-cloud solutions provider, has extended lifetime access to its core digital infrastructure services to Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust and SaiSure Nutritions LLP. This CSR initiative includes VergeCloud’s Professional CDN, advanced DDoS protection, and Web Application Firewall (WAF) services. The goal is to enhance security, performance, and uptime for the NGOs’ digital platforms, which serve as vital connection points for…
District-Level Workshop on Odisha Vision 2036 & 2057 Held in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: A district-level Odisha Vision 2036 & 2057 consultation workshop was held at the Mission Shakti conference hall on Saturday, chaired by Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena (Steel, Mines, Commerce & Transport). Local intellectuals provided diverse inputs across multiple themes . Key Recommendations: Document and publish previously unpublished scholarly works since the 1966 gazette. Install memorial statues in villages of local martyrs. Transform Nabarangpur as an…
Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan Outlines Government’s Plan to Maintain Discipline During Rath Yatra
Puri Information from Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan Government’s Action Plan to Ensure Discipline During Rath Yatra Non-servitors will be arrested if they climb onto the chariot. Servitors will not be allowed to use mobile phones on the chariot. A list will be prepared of which servitors will be present during the Pahandi ritual. A separate list of Ghantua servitors will also be prepared. This decision was taken after discussion…
Jamukoli (Indian Blackberry): A Natural Remedy with Powerful Medicinal Benefits
Kotpad Jamukoli is a nutritious fruit that helps cure many ailments. It is rich in antioxidants, phosphorus, and calcium. It possesses multiple medicinal properties. Drinking jamukoli juice helps prevent stomach-related issues. It provides relief from diarrhea. Consuming jamukoli improves digestion. It is highly beneficial for diabetic patients. Drying and powdering the seed of jamukoli and consuming it helps reduce blood sugar levels. Soaking jamukoli in vinegar and consuming it daily helps relieve bile-related problems.