Bhubaneswar: Kumari Puja was conducted at the Maa Khanduali Budhi Thakurani Pitha in Sahidnagar. Young girls, ranging from 2 to 10 years old, participated in the ceremony. The event began with the washing of the feet of the young girls, who were then adorned in the attire of the goddess. The girls were worshipped with devotion using offerings of water, arghya, incense, kumkum, and the…
Bandhan Bank Inaugurated in Kotpad to Boost Local Banking Services
Kotpad. Bank was officially inaugurated near Jamal School in Kotpad. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the bank was performed by local Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra, Kotpad N.A.C. President M. Shankar Rao, and Bandhan Bank’s BM Subhash Kesari Patra. The event began with a ceremonial lighting of lamps and floral tributes to Lord Jagannath. Following the opening, MLA Rupu Bhatra toured the bank and…
Nation Pays Tribute to Tourist Killed in Pahalgam Terror Attack
Kotpad: A shadow of mourning has fallen over India as news of the tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir spreads. Terrorists attacked innocent tourists with gunfire, and nearly 27 tourists lost their lives, while over 10 others were injured. This incident has cast a dark cloud over Kashmir and the entire country. In light of this, a condolence meeting was held at the Kotpad Regional…
Fire Department Conducts Safety Demonstration at Kotpad Community Health Center
Kotpad A fire safety mock drill was organized by the Fire Department at the premises of the Kotpad Community Health Center in Koraput district. The program featured a live demonstration and training session on various fire-fighting techniques. All the officers and staff of the Community Health Center, along with personnel from the Kotpad Fire Department, actively participated in the event. The session included hands-on training and…
Dasmantpur: Hundreds of BJD Workers Back Binod Khosla as New Block President
Koraput: In Koraput district, Binod Khosla has received strong support from over a hundred Biju Janata Dal (BJD) workers for the position of Dasmantpur Block President. The current block president has held the post for over ten years. Due to this, elected representatives from 16 panchayats—including panchayat presidents, sarpanches, samiti members, ward members—as well as senior leaders of BJD and hundreds of grassroots workers, submitted…
Remote Areas Reel Under Severe Drinking Water and Mobile Network Crisis
Mayurbhanj:– The residents of Kakudiruma village under Luhasila Gram Panchayat in Bijatala block of Mayurbhanj district had hoped that the drinking water crisis would be resolved through a water supply project. Though a mega drinking water project was constructed in the village, pipelines were laid, and electricity connections were provided five years ago, the project has yet to become operational. As a result, villagers continue…
President Droupadi Murmu Confers Padma Awards on 71 Distinguished Personalities at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Delhi President Droupadi Murmu, in the evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honored 71 distinguished individuals with the Padma Awards. Notably among them were: Odisha’s sculptor Adwaita Charan Gadnayak, eminent neurosurgeon Dr. Ashok Kumar Mohapatra, and renowned Odissi dance guru Durga Charan Ranbir, who received this prestigious recognition.
Sugarcane Crusher Machine Catches Fire Due to Short Circuit in Koshagumuda
Koshagumuda: Due to a short circuit, the sugarcane crusher machine belonging to farmer Ganesh Mali of Kondapuri village in Koshagumuda block was completely destroyed in a fire. Along with the machine, a thatched shed used for making jaggery and a storage cot were also gutted. The fire reportedly started from a short circuit in the nearby 11 kV electric wire near his sugarcane field. As…
Odisha Nila Utkal Kalyan Teachers and Education Inspectors’ Association Convenes Key Meeting
Baliguda The Executive Committee meeting of the Odisha Nila Utkal Kalyan Teachers and Education Inspectors’ Association, Kandhamal District Branch, was held at Baliguda. The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the association’s president, Surath Chandra Muni, in front of a photograph of Lord Ganesha. Senior teacher Umesh Chandra Behera conducted the meeting. It commenced with a moment of silence in memory…
Newly Appointed Junior Teachers Participate in Get-Together and District Committee Election
Baliguda: A get-together and district-level committee election program was held at the premises of Shiksha Niketan Institute in Baliguda, Kandhamal district, for newly appointed junior teachers of the district. All the newly appointed junior teachers attended the event, which featured a general meeting and a friendly gathering. During the meeting, discussions were held on submitting a memorandum to the government demanding the removal of the…