Nabarangpur: A memorial and tribute meeting was held on the tenth day of mourning for Padma Charan Patra, the founder and chief advisor of the Seemanta Literary Family, at the Trrupti Laddu Sammilani Hall. Padma Charan Patra, a resident of Nabarangpur, was a guiding force in the fields of literature, music, and culture in the region. Inspired by his vision, the literary magazine Seemanta Patrika…
10-Foot Statue of Akshaya Mohanty to Be Installed in Cuttack
Cuttack: Akshaya Mohanty—an iconic name in the Odia music world. His melodies were deeply rooted in the streets of Cuttack, the language of the tea vendors, the expressions of rickshaw pullers, the conversations at crossroads, and the thoughts of struggling students. Even today, his soulful music resonates from nothingness, echoing timelessly. The name that once began with just an “A” never really ended with his…
Management Committee Meeting Held at Higher Secondary School, Tentulikhunti
Tentulikhunti: The 35th meeting of the management committee of Indravati Higher Secondary School in Nabarangpur district was held. The meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi. Present at the meeting were the chairman of the management committee and Nabarangpur Sub-Collector Prakash Chandra Mishra. Detailed discussions were held regarding various issues in the school and their possible solutions. Decisions were made on…
Abhilipsa Padhi Tops District with 97.8Percent in CBSE Class X Exams
Nabarangapur Miss Abhilipsa Padhi, daughter of Mr. Sunil Kumar Padhi from Digisalpa village, has secured the first position in the district by scoring 97.8% in CBSE Class X.
Negligence Exposed: Transformer Left Covered in Creepers by Electricity Department
Jagatpur: Since Tata Power took charge of the electricity supply in the region, its primary focus has been on collecting electricity bills. They emphasize, “Pay the bill, or electricity will be disconnected.” This has led to widespread dissatisfaction among local residents. In areas like Maa Andhari Thakurani, Jagatpur Khandayat Sahi Chhak, Nanakara Canal Side, Pandasahi Side, I.B. Road, and other localities, creepers have grown unchecked…
Big Relief for Consumers: Electricity Price Slashed by Rs1 Per Unit
Bhubaneswar: A proposal was presented today during a public hearing of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) advocating a reduction of ₹1 per unit in electricity tariffs. Earlier in February, a hearing had been conducted to finalize this year’s revised power tariff. At that time, the commission had provisionally approved electricity rates without making a final decision on the application submitted by OPGC (Odisha Power…
Unannounced Power Cuts Intensify Summer Misery Amid Scorching Heat
Dasharathpur: The intense heat has thrown normal life into disarray. After 10 a.m., people are avoiding going outside. It feels like the skin and entire body are burning. There’s no relief even indoors as frequent power cuts have rendered fans, coolers, and air conditioners useless. Several areas including Jhumpuri Bazaar, Nandipur, Asanpur, Chasakhand, Biruhan, Jayantara, Shushua, and Mallikapur in Dasharathpur Block are facing persistent electricity…
Heartfelt Farewell Given to Beloved Teacher Ramachandra Nayak
Kotpad A farewell felicitation ceremony was organized at the Government Welfare High School in SB Nuagaon, Kotpad, in honor of Sanskrit teacher Ramachandra Nayak on the occasion of his retirement. The event saw participation from all the school’s teaching staff, including Bishnu Prasad Nayak, Chaitanya Tanti, Shivadatta Brahma, Jagannath Bhatra, Rajesh Kuldeep, Jayanti Kumari Lenka, Sushil Pujari, Lopamudra Palei, and Anita Kullu. Villagers and community members…
NESCO Power Employees Union Celebrates Labour Day with Enthusiasm and Solidarity
Baripada: Employees of the NESCO Power Employees Union expressed their resentment during a Labour Day program, demanding a complete abolition of the contract system—which is seen as an exploitative practice—prevalent in the electricity department. They emphasized that ending this system would safeguard electricity workers from exploitation and unfair directives. The event was organized under the leadership of the union’s district president Subramaniam Mohanty and general…
Bangalore women suffering serious biochemical pregnancies welcome motherhood
Bengaluru: Vidya (name changed), from Bangalore, has successfully conceived after enduring repeated IVF failures due to biochemical pregnancies, a condition where implantation would occur but fail to progress. Despite undergoing multiple fertility treatments, she was unable to achieve a sustained pregnancy, leading the couple to seek a more specialized approach at Indira IVF, Bangalore. Following a detailed evaluation, a tailored treatment strategy was implemented, which…