Bhubaneswar: In line with the National Education Policy 2020, a special initiative called “Yadupedi” (Magic Kit) has been conceptualized for young children. The kit, developed by NCERT, is designed specifically for pre-primary, Grade 1, and Grade 2 students. Each kit costs around ₹20,000. These kits will be distributed across 45,000 schools in Odisha, with a total budget of ₹90 crore allocated for the project. On…
45-Year-Old Poles Still in Use, Leaving 20,000 Consumers Without Electricity in Mahakalapada
Mahakalapada: Despite the government handing over responsibility to private companies to bring reforms in the power sector, promising 24-hour electricity and infrastructure improvement, the ground reality in Mahakalapada block paints a different picture. Nearly 20,000 electricity consumers across more than 20 villages remain in darkness. The main issue lies with the 33 kV power line stretching approximately 15 km from Marshaghai to Keyaraba, installed way…
Emotional Reunion: Mother Reunites with Missing Son After 8 Years
Dhenkanal – heart-touching reunion took place in Gopi Gadia Sahi of Baunshapala Panchayat under Kamakshyanagar police station, Dhenkanal district, when a son who had gone missing 8 years ago finally returned to his mother’s arms. The missing boy, Santosh Nayak, son of Teri Nayak, a helpless villager, had disappeared while visiting his maternal uncle’s house. Over the years, the family suffered multiple tragedies: Santosh’s father Budhimana…
Teachers’ Coordination Committee Stages Protest in Brahmagiri Over 10-Point Demands
Brahmagiri: A dharna (sit-in protest) was organized in front of the Brahmagiri Block Office by the Combined Teachers’ Coordination Committee to press for their 10-point charter of demands. The protest was held under the leadership of teacher leader Maheswar Maharana. The key demands raised during the protest included: Restoration of the old pension scheme, Abolition of online attendance system, End of contractual appointments in primary…
Power Cut Sparks Discontent During Review Meeting in Nischintakoili
Nischintakoili: A review meeting was held in the Sajjancha hall of Nischintakoili Block by Cuttack Sadar MLA Eng. Prakash Chandra Sethy to assess the progress of various developmental programs in different panchayats. The meeting, held on Monday afternoon, was presided over by BDO Bibendu Das, and attended by many sarpanches and samiti members from the 14 panchayats of the Sadar constituency. However, during the meeting,…
Hundreds Join Hands to Clean Cremation Ground in Baliguda
Baliguda: The cremation ground is the final resting place for every human being. With a resolution to keep it clean and environmentally friendly, just like every year, this year too the villagers have cleaned the cremation site. Such a scene was witnessed at the cremation ground in Greenbadi Panchayat under Daringbadi Block of Kandhamal district. It is often seen that villagers only visit the cremation…
Kotpad MLA Observes Akshaya Tritiya by Ploughing Field with Langala
Kotpad : Akshaya Tritiya was celebrated at the Agriculture Department Farm House located in the Kotpad block of Koraput district. On this occasion, Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra was seen holding a traditional plough (langala) and ploughing the farmland at the Agriculture Department’s farm house in Kotpad. Akshaya Tritiya is considered an auspicious day, known as a sacred time to begin any good work or activity…
CM Launches ‘Jadupedi’ to Promote Learning Through Toys Among Children
Bhubaneswar: Education will now be imparted through play and entertainment. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the ‘Jadupedi’ initiative at Lok Seva Bhawan. The Chief Minister stated that young children will learn about everyday items and their uses through the toys provided in this ‘Jadupedi’ kit. These toys will not only help children learn but also draw their interest toward studies. The ‘Jadupedi’ concept has…
Mahakalpada Farmers Reap Success with Foreign Fruit Cultivation
Mahakalpada: If one has the desire to do something new, opportunities open up naturally — and with dedication and focus, success is achievable. This has been proven by Samarendra Mahali, an environmentalist who has successfully grown exotic fruits on Odisha soil. Samarendra Mahali, a resident of Chapali village in Mahakalpada block of Kendrapara district, has become a topic of discussion for cultivating different varieties of…
Historic Step: India to Conduct First Caste Census, Cabinet Clears Proposal
New Delhi : For the first time since independence, a caste-based census will be conducted in India. This decision was approved in a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared this announcement on Wednesday. The caste census will be conducted alongside the regular population census, and the entire process…