Summer Vacation Declared Across All Technical Educational Institutions

Bhubaneswar: Everyone is distressed due to the extreme heat and unbearable temperatures. Considering the severe heatwave conditions, the government has suspended academic activities in all technical universities, colleges, polytechnics, and ITIs across the state. The government has announced holidays for all technical educational institutions from the 23rd until further notice. In this context, on the 23rd, Additional Secretary Sukanta Kumar Pradhan sent letters to the Vice-Chancellors…

Solemn Tribute Paid to the Victims of Pahalgam Tragedy

Kotpad: In Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists opened fire and killed tourists. This tragic incident has shocked the entire world. In this context, the teachers and staff of Siddhartha School in Kotpad organized a condolence meeting and paid heartfelt tribute to the deceased tourists. The brutal killing of the tourists was strongly condemned during the meeting. Present at the tribute ceremony were Santosh Patra, Anita…

Kotpad Block Celebrates National Panchayati Raj Day with Enthusiasm

Kotpad: The National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated at the Panchayat Samiti Office of Kotpad Block under the chairmanship of Kotpad Block Chairperson Kamala Bhitara and in the presence and direct supervision of Group Development Officer Bikram Kumar Dora. The meeting began with an inaugural address by Block P.E.O. Sudhanshu Shekhar. Subsequently, the Group Development Officer elaborately discussed all the ongoing public welfare schemes in…

State-Level Literary Festival Lights Up Buddha Mandir Auditorium in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar A state-level third annual festival was held at the new auditorium of Buddha Mandir, Unit 3, Bhubaneswar, organized by Sambhab Sahitya Parivar and Shri Bighnaraj Charitable Trust. A discussion session on Bhanja literature, along with the unveiling of a magazine and books, and a felicitation ceremony, were organized during the event. On this occasion, my poem was nominated and published in the Sambhab magazine. I…

Two More Days of Scorching Heat; Kalbaishakhi May Bring Relief from 27th

Bhubaneswar: The people of Odisha are reeling under unbearable heat and humidity. In western and interior parts of the state, it feels as if fire is pouring down from the sky. The Meteorological Department has informed that such extreme heat conditions will continue for another two days. However, from the 27th onwards, there is a possibility of Kalbaishakhi (summer thunderstorms) in many places, which may…

CM Mohan Charan Majhi Approves Hike in Allowances for Police Personnel

Bhubaneswar: With the aim of making the state police force more effective, Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has approved an increase in allowances and incentives for police personnel. The proposal in this regard has been sanctioned by the Chief Minister. As per this decision, the uniform allowance for police personnel from constables to inspectors has been doubled. The annual uniform allowance for Inspectors has been…

Ayushman Bayo-Bandana Yojana Launched in Odisha for Senior Citizens Above 70

Bhubaneswar: Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana in Odisha), the Ayushman Bayo-Bandana Yojana has been implemented in the state to provide health insurance to all senior citizens above the age of 70. Even though I hold the responsibility of the Health & Family Welfare Department, Parliamentary Affairs, and Electronics & Information Technology Department in…

Pakistan Faces Severe Consequences as Cross-Border Terrorism Escalates in Pahalgam

Pahalgam Pakistan is heading towards severe consequences as cross-border terrorism continues. In Pahalgam, innocent lives are being lost, and there is a cry of bloodshed. Before any military action, India has played the diplomatic masterstroke. With actions such as the cancellation of the Sindhu Water Treaty and the closure of the Attari border, Pakistan is not only facing problems but is now surrounded by a crisis.