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…
Lightning Strike Burns Coconut Trees in Chhanchanbeda, Family Escapes Unhurt
Umerkote This evening, the Umerkote region experienced the effects of a Kalbaishakhi (summer thunderstorm), accompanied by intense thunder and lightning that caused panic among locals. In Chhanchanbeda village under Khandah Panchayat of Umerkote block, two Coconut trees near the house of Lachha Gand were struck by lightning and caught fire. Witnessing this sudden incident, the family members left their house and took shelter in a…
Lawyers Applaud Law Minister’s Latest Announcement
Brahmapur: Pritiraj Harichandan, the Law Minister of Odisha, announced that the financial assistance to the State Advocates’ Welfare Fund will be increased from Rs 10 crore to Rs 15 crore. This declaration has been warmly welcomed by Peetabas Panda, a member of the State Advocates’ Council. On April 28, while attending the Madhubabu Jayanti and Lawyers’ Day program organized by the Orissa High Court Bar…
Guest Teacher Certificate Verification Held at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kolnara
Kolnara: At the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya located in Kolnara, educational certificates of aspiring candidates for the vacant Guest Teacher positions in various Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas of Rayagada district were verified. The process was supervised by Nodal Principal Murari Prasad Sahu, Acting Principal of Tadmala OAV Kshireswar Pradhan, and Principal of Gudari OAV, Bikash Sahu.
Debagarh Authorities Emphasize Helmet Checks and Awareness Drives
Debagarh A District Road Safety Committee meeting was held on Wednesday at the Vikas Bhawan within the premises of the Debagarh District Collector’s office. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Kabindra Kumar Sahu. The discussion emphasized various measures for preventing road accidents, including the installation of awareness boards, conducting raids at roadside eateries and hotels to seize illegal intoxicants, and checking for helmet use and…