Erasama A four-shop market complex has been inaugurated at the Champahat Dihsahi market in Paeda Gram Panchayat under Erasama block. During the inauguration ceremony, the shops were consecrated and opened in the presence of the local Sarpanch, Diptirani Pradhan. The market complex, consisting of four shops, was constructed at a cost of Rs. 10 lakhs during the previous government’s tenure. Present at the event were Sarpanch…
Tributes Paid on 15th Death Anniversary of Former MLA Jagannath Das
Chhatia The 15th death anniversary of former Badachana MLA Dr. Jagannath Das was observed on Wednesday at the Chhatia Panchayat Office premises. A tribute meeting was held under the initiative of Dilip Rana and presided over by Ananta Kishore Sethi. Prominent figures from the Chhatia region, including community elder Priyanath Prusty, Chhatia Sarpanch Ramesh Prusty, Samiti members Deepak Sahu, Sanjay Behera from Solar Samiti, Maheswar Ojha,…
Anshumala Das Assumes Office as New Police Officer at Bairi Police Station
Bairi Anshumala Das took charge as the new officer-in-charge of Bairi Police Station under Badachana block. She has been transferred here from Brahmabarada Police Station. The previous officer-in-charge at Bairi, Sarat Chandra Nayak, has been transferred to Dasharathpur Police Station.
Tragedy Strikes in Cuttack: Bridge Slab Collapse Claims 3 Lives
Cuttack: Accident during construction of Khan Nagar Bridge in Cuttack; 3 killed Out of 5 admitted to SCB Medical College in critical condition, 3 have died Among the deceased, one is reported to be a site engineer Condition of 2 other workers remains critical Bridge slab collapsed and fell due to crane failure, trapping victims underneath
Belguntha Pays Tribute on 12th Death Anniversary of Social Worker Ganapati Nayak
Belguntha: A memorial ceremony was held on the 12th death anniversary of the renowned social worker, late Ganapati Nayak, at the Gobora Vishwabharati Residential School in Nuapada village of the Belguntha block. Many prominent individuals attended the ceremony to pay their respects and share memories of the late Nayak. The ceremony was attended by former Sorada MLA Purnachandra Swain, Chairman of Asika Sugar Factory Ravindra…
Kalbaisakhi Storm Causes Widespread Damage and Power Outages in Khandapada
Khandapada: The Kalbaisakhi (pre-monsoon storm) caused heavy rain and strong winds in Khandapada and surrounding areas. The strong winds led to the breaking of numerous tree branches, which fell onto roads and houses. Some tree branches also fell onto high-power electric wires, leading to widespread power outages. Due to the hour-long power cuts, electricity consumers in the Khandapada region faced significant disruptions. To restore power…
College Demonstrator Suspended for Misconduct in Dashapalla
Dashapalla: Lakshmidhar Satapathy, a demonstrator in the Physics department of Brundaban Subuddhi College, has been suspended for misconduct, according to sources from the college administration. He had allegedly displayed inappropriate behavior towards his colleagues on multiple occasions and had even disregarded instructions from the college principal. Two separate complaints had been filed against him in this regard.
Kandhamal Baishakhi Festival Shines with Colorful Cultural Evening on Fourth Night
Phulbani : Tuesday marked the third day of the Kandhamal Baishakhi Festival and Trade Fair, filled with vibrant celebrations. On this occasion, the chief guest was P.A., ITDA Gadhadhar Patra, and the honored guests included Bar Association President Chandra Sekhar Parida and senior lawyer and BJP leader Bhagaban Mohanty. They highlighted that this 12-day-long fair not only showcases Kandhamal’s rich art, culture, and traditions to…
Safety Awareness Program for Linemen Held at Raisina Mandap, Markatanagar
Cuttack: A safety awareness program was organized at Raisina Mandap in Markatanagar. This meeting focused on safety practices while working and was conducted with the joint collaboration of Power Point Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Tata Power. The program emphasized the importance of safety measures for linemen working under TPCODL. Specific attention was given to linemen from CEED and CDDD-1 Divisions, encouraging them to carry safety…
Nabarangpur Celebrates Poet Jayadeva’s Birth Anniversary with Cultural Fervour
Nabarangpur, Celebration was held at the District Culture Hall. The Jayadeva Jayanti Utsav 2025 was organized at Nabarangpur with the joint support of the Department of Culture and the District Administration. On this occasion, discussions were held on the life of Poet Jayadeva, his legendary work Gita Govinda, and the significance of Akshaya Tritiya, along with dialogues on enriching the Jagannath culture and the revival of…