Nabarangpur: The BJP Yuva Morcha of Nabarangpur organized a protest against the Congress party. The demonstration was held in response to allegations of financial irregularities in the National Herald case involving Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The protest was led by District BJP Yuva Morcha President Shubhajit Panigrahi and was held in the interest of the public. Local MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi also…
Vikram Deb University and KISS Sign MoU to Enhance Academic Collaboration
Jeypore, : Vikram Deb University is stepping forward in the field of higher education and research. An MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) has been signed between Vikram Deb University and KISS (Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences), a deemed university based in Bhubaneswar. According to Professor Deviprasad Mishra, the OSD of Vikram Deb University, students, teachers, professors, and staff of both institutions will benefit from this partnership.…
Auspicious Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Baishakhi Festival and Trade Fair
Phulbani: An auspicious groundbreaking ceremony with rituals and worship was held on Sunday at the Korane Sun Podia in Phulbani, marking the beginning of preparations for the upcoming Baishakhi Festival and Trade Fair 2025. The 12-day-long event is scheduled to be held from April 27 to May 8. The event is being organized under the leadership of Sunil Pattnaik, senior journalist and president of the…
State Braces for Kalbaishakhi Storms Over the Next Four Days
Bhubaneswar: . Kalbaishakhi rains continue in the state. Kalbaishakhi weather is expected to last for another 4 days. Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning may occur. Winds with speeds of 40-50 km per hour are expected. The Water Resources Department has issued Orange warnings for 5 districts and Yellow warnings for 3 districts. Rainfall is expected in the districts of Nuapada, Kalahandi, Balangir, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Angul, and Dhenkanal. Alerts…
14 Schools to Be Transferred from Water Resources to General Education Department
Bhubaneswar: A total of 14 projects currently under the Water Resources Department will be transferred to the Department of General Education. In this regard, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department. The Secretary of the Water Resources Department informed that proposals regarding the transfer of these 14 schools under the Water Resources…
Umarkote’s Struggles Continue as Key Issues Remain Unresolved
Umarkote: Over the past 3 years, 5 to 6 Executive Officers have been appointed in the Umarkote Municipality of Nabarangpur district. After the municipal elections, the elected members had promised to transform the town into a clean, pure, and model city of the district. However, to this day, many of Umarkote’s problems remain unresolved! Repeated meetings have been held with local intellectuals regarding various issues…
Tushar Shines in JEE Main Examination, Secures Top Rank
Nandapur,– Tusharkant Minj, son of teacher Kunti Majhi and Niranjan Minj, residents of Mahakuma in Nandapur block, has achieved success in the JEE Main Examination (NT). He secured a rank of 5761 at the national level. Tushar is a student of Nandapur Gani Nayak Put Adarsha Vidyalaya. His success has been celebrated by the intellectuals and educational authorities of Nandapur village. Narayan Nanda Smriti Sahitya…
Two Injured in Motorcycle Collision Near Umarkote
Umarkot: Two youths riding a motorcycle were thrown onto the roadside after a collision between a pickup van and a bike. The incident occurred near Beheta Hatapada under Umarkote block of Nabarangpur district. According to reports, a pickup vehicle with registration number OD 24J 6719 was traveling from Umarkote to Raighar. At the same time, Krupasindhu Bhatra and Ramananda Bhatra, two youths from Rengabhati village…
Injashena Strongly Opposes ‘Sonar Bangla’ Hotel Project in Similipal, Citing Environmental Concerns
Baripada: Bhanja Sena, the only revolutionary student-youth organization of Mayurbhanj district, has opposed the opening of the ‘Sonar Bangla’ hotel by a West Bengal-based enterprise in Similipal. The organization, which has been protesting for a long time, welcomed the recent announcement by the Chief Minister of Odisha during his Baripada visit, which included the establishment of 10 new industries in Mayurbhanj and promotion of cottage…
E-KYC Now Mandatory for All New Ration Card Applications, Says Government
Malkangiri For those applying for a new ration card, e-KYC verification has become absolutely essential. After the required documentation is submitted, the department is currently preparing new ration cards only for eligible individuals. In this context, during the preparation of new ration cards, it is very important to complete the e-KYC verification for each member of the beneficiary’s family. Therefore, all applicants are requested by…