Kalbaishakhi Storm Batters Nabarangpur: Roofs Uprooted, Crops Destroyed

Maidalpur: This afternoon, due to the impact of a nor’wester (Kalbaishakhi) in Nabarangpur district, asbestos roofs were blown away in several places, while widespread crop damage has also been reported. In Pitariguda village of Nuakata panchayat under Papadahandi block, the houses of Subash Chandra Bishoyi, Tike Bishoyi, and others were damaged as their asbestos roofs were blown away. Revenue Inspector Basanta Kumar Sahu and Lambodar…

Residents Submit Demand Letter for Laxmi Bus Service in Sorava and Isanpur

Charichhak: While the earlier BJD government had introduced the “Laxmi Bus” or “Mukhyamantri Bus Seva” to ensure affordable transport from rural areas to block headquarters across the state, residents of Sorava and Isanpur panchayats in Puri district’s Gop block remain deprived of this facility. Allegations suggest that more than 30 villages in these two panchayats are yet to benefit from the service. To address this,…

Nabarangpur Pays Tribute on Dr. Sadashiva Tripathy’s Birth Anniversary

Nabarangpur  The birth anniversary of renowned freedom fighter and former Chief Minister Dr. Sadashiva Tripathy was commemorated at the Nabarangpur Municipality Conference Hall at 8:30 AM with floral tributes, rituals, a remembrance meeting, and award distribution. The event began earlier in the day at 8:00 AM with a garlanding and prayer ceremony at the statue of Dr. Tripathy located at Sadashiva Park. Distinguished guests, including…

Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhattara Inaugurates New Lighting at Religious Sites

Kotpad: Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhattarai has inaugurated lighting arrangements at various religious sites. Lights have been installed at multiple temples, mosques, and dargahs in the Panthi area of the constituency. Previously, places like the graveyard and dargah in Kenduguda, Kotpad, remained dark due to lack of lighting, causing difficulties, especially on the way to Kunjaguda. Today, Anjuman Committee President M.T. Salim, along with other officials,…

Jeypore Girls Shine in Puri with Stellar Odissi Performances

Jeypore: Two girls from Jeypore were honored in Puri for their Odissi dance performances. The event was held at the Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, where Sumedha Mishra (13), daughter of Ashok Mishra and Sunita Mishra of Jeyporer and a student of St. Xavier’s School, participated in an Odissi dance competition and secured second place. Similarly, Arpita Tripathy (12), daughter of Ramakanta Tripathy and Mamata Tripathy…

Khadi and Village Industries Board Set for Major Revamp

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Khadi and Village Industries Board is set for a major revamp, with plans to offer modern services to weavers, artisans, and farmers. The Board will soon introduce oil production, honey production, and a Khadi Bank. An estimated budget of Rs 5 crore has been proposed for these initiatives. Through the Khadi Bank, the scarcity of yarn will be addressed, and weavers will…

AXISCADES Names Anurag Sharma CEO of Add-Solution to Drive EU Growth

24th April 2025, Bengaluru: AXISCADES Technologies Limited (BSE: 532395 | NSE:  AXISCADES), a leading end-to-end technology and engineering solutions provider, is pleased to  announce the appointment of Mr. Anurag Sharma as CEO of add-solution GmbH, a  Germany-based subsidiary of AXISCADES specializing in Wiring harness design & testing for  aerospace, automotive and industrial sectors. add solution GmbH also leads the Specialized Drone  development and Thermal management offering of AXISCADES…

Being Exporter Hosts National Agri-Export Summit in Nashik

Surat– Being Exporter, a leading platform for export guidance and support, hosted a national event in Nashik, providing aspiring exporters with practical exposure and strategic guidance to unlock the vast potential of India’s agro export market. The event organized in Nashik, brought together 155 exporters and aspiring exporters from all over the country. The participants engaged in high-impact training sessions and field visits, marking a…

TPAG Applauds Lady Hardinge Medical College for Advancing Blood Safety with NAT Lab Inauguration

New Delhi, April 24, 2025: Thalassemia Patients Advocacy Group (TPAG) extends its heartfelt appreciation to Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) and the Department of Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion for their progressive step towards enhancing blood safety through the inauguration of a Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) Laboratory. The NAT Lab was iugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family…

British Council Reveals Grantees for 2025 ‘Climate Futures: South Asia’

Kolkata, 24 April 2025:  The British Council, UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has announced the 11 recipients of the Climate Futures: South Asia programme for 2025. This pioneering initiative supports innovative, artist-led solutions to the climate crisis, empowering cultural organisations, artists, and communities in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to create sustainable change. Through grants, mentorship, and collaboration, these grantees will…