Balasore: Literary and cultural circles in Balasore have raised objections over the naming and word separation in a recently produced film based on the timeless Odia story ‘Randa Pua Ananta’ by Byasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati, the savior of the Odia language. The concern is particularly regarding how the words in the title were split during the naming of the movie, reportedly altered to ‘Randa Pua…
Community Protests Erupt Against Kodiga LAMPS MD Over Alleged Mismanagement
Nabarangpur: Allegations have surfaced against Sushant Khura, the Managing Director (MD) of Kodiga LAMPS under Kosagumuda block. Farmers have written to the Chief Minister demanding his immediate removal, accusing him of misconduct and mismanagement. Farmers Write to CM Demanding MD’s Removal Over a hundred farmers, including Subrat Mahapatra, Radhakanta Mahapatra, Phagunu Samartha, Shashank Shekhar Mishra, Lakshmidhar Bisooyi, and Nirakar Bisooyi of Pujariguda village under Kodiga…
Credibility Questions Arise Over Doctorate Degrees Awarded to Teachers
Rayagada: Controversy has erupted in Rayagada district as 13 government school teachers from the Welfare and Education Departments have recently received doctorate degrees. The sudden awarding of so many doctorates has raised serious questions about their credibility. Typically, government employees must obtain departmental permission before enrolling in higher education courses or pursuing promotions. When asked about this development, District Welfare Officer Asima Rao confirmed that…
Traffic Lights to Be Removed as Bhubaneswar Ring Road Work Begins Next Month
Bhubaneswar The land acquisition process for the Bhubaneswar Ring Road will be completed within a month. The construction of the Ring Road and the parallel service road on the right side is targeted for completion by December. Traffic lights will be removed from the stretch between Jaydev Vihar and Nandankanan. In place of traditional traffic signals, new technology-based systems will be introduced, and the process…
Kotpad Govt. Higher Secondary School Achieves Outstanding 97Percent Pass Rate in +2 Exams
Kotpad: The Government Higher Secondary School (SSD) located in Kotpad town has achieved a remarkable 97Percent success rate in the current year’s +2 examination, according to available reports. Out of a total of 113 girl students who appeared for the exam, 110 have passed. Among them, 30 students secured First Division, 58 secured Second Division, and 22 secured Third Division. The top performer, Sunita Bishoï,…
International Yoga Day 2025 Celebrated with Innovative ‘Yoga Unplugged’ Program
New Delhi: On the occasion of International Yoga Day 2025, the ‘Yoga Unplugged’ program will see the participation of major yoga institutions from across the country. Under this initiative, world-renowned yoga center Kaivalyadhama has launched several programs specifically targeting youth. One such campaign, ‘Yoga for Young Minds’, offers online training in the Common Yoga Protocol. The main objective is to make yoga knowledge easily accessible…
Community Health Center Jeypore Inaugurates New Ambulance Service
Jeypore: An ambulance was inaugurated at the Ravanaguda Community Health Center under Jeypore block of Koraput district. Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati flagged off the ambulance and officially launched the service. Present at the event were Ravanaguda Health Center Officer Dr. Swastik Mahala, Dr. Abhishek Kumbhar, BPMO Dipanwita Pattnaik, Himanshu Mishra (BAM), Dharitri Muduli (PHCHO), Chhabina Beura (ANM), Sanjay Sahu, N. Raju, ASHA workers
Maa Budhi Thakurani Cricket Tournament Kicks Off at Bad Kaudi Udi in Jeypore
Jeypore: The Maa Budhi Thakurani Cricket Tournament was inaugurated by the Dhanpur Cricket Association at the Bad Kaudi Udi playfield under Dhanpur Gram Panchayat in Jeypore block of Koraput district. The chief guests included social worker Shri Damparu L, Shri Pavitra Kandapan, and Dhanpur Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Shri Balibhadra Gadava. The inaugural event featured a match played between two teams, with Ekampa team emerging victorious.…
District Legal Services Authority Hosts Camp to Promote Legal Identity Awareness
Jeypore – To provide legal identity, the District Legal Services Authority organized a training session under the directive of the National Legal Services and State Legal Services Authorities. Under the supervision of District Legal Services Authority Chairperson Shri Pradeep Kumar Mahant, a peer committee was formed. A meeting and training session for this district peer committee was held in the ADR conference room. The training…
Three Colleges Fined Heavily for Defacing Government Property with Posters
Jeypore– In Jeypore block of Koraput district, a strict action was taken against unauthorized advertisement posters being put up on government properties. Today, Jeypore Sub-Collector Ms. Akbaram Sasya Reddy personally removed posters put up illegally on government walls in Jeypore town. She firmly stated that there is no need to spoil the beauty of Jeypore town, and anyone doing so will face strict consequences. She…