Nabarangpur, Amid cries of “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Veer Hanuman,” the city’s main thoroughfare trembled today. For Hanuman Jayanti, the entire town was bathed in saffron. In the massive procession, saffron flags fluttered everywhere. The highlight of the Hindu Ekta Vahini’s parade was the Shiva‑Tandava dance performed by Aghoris from Varanasi. The Aghoris, covered in ash and performing vigorous dance steps, carried skull‑like mounds…
Sanyukta Tripathy Remembered: Smriti Ceremony Celebrates Her Contributions to Literature in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: A Smriti Ceremony in memory of the late Sanyukta Tripathy was organized at the Sarojini Kalyan Mandap in Nabarangpur city under the patronage of the Seemant Sahitya Parivar. The event was chaired by Ashok Kumar Patnaik, President of the organization, and coincided with the celebration of the Odia New Year. During this occasion, a tribute was paid to Sanyukta Tripathy, a prominent poet, with…
Romanch Ranjan Bishwal Elected as BJD District President in Debagarh
Debagarh: While the organizational election process of the BJD continues, the party has announced the name of the District President on Tuesday. A list of 18 candidates who filed their nominations for the district president election was announced in the first phase. Among them, the name of Romanch Ranjan Bishwal, the sitting MLA, was declared as the District President of Debagarh BJD. Pratap Keshari Deo,…
District Collector and Additional SP Lead Public Hearing Camp to Address Citizen Grievances
Nabarangpur: A public hearing camp was organized today at the Tenthulikhunti Panchayat Samiti meeting hall under the joint chairmanship of Nabarangpur District Collector Dr. Shubhankar Mahapatra and Additional SP Mihir Kumar Panda. The camp was attended by the Deputy Collector of Nabarangpur, Prakash Kumar Mishra, Block Chairman Rajendra Bisoyi, BDO Manoj Kumar Panigrahi, and other district-level departmental officers. A total of 45 applicants submitted their…
No Deception This Year, Says Mousumi: Southwest Monsoon Arrives on Time
Bhubaneswar: This year, the southwest monsoon will not deceive. During the rainy season, the monsoon will affect Odisha, and in June, there will be higher-than-usual rainfall in the coastal, northern, and southern parts of Odisha. The rainfall in these areas might be more significant. However, in July and August, the coastal and northern regions of Odisha—such as Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khurda, Bhadrak, Yajpur,…
Hareesh Shines Bright: Secures Top Rank in UGC NET Examination
Nandapur, Hareesh Kumar Chaudhury, a resident of Nandapur, has succeeded in the UGC NET examination for the Master’s Degree in Political Science. The UGC NET exam was conducted on December 4, 2014, at the national level, with a total of 54891 candidates appearing for the exam. Among them, 2900 candidates succeeded. Hareesh secured a 72.08% score. He received congratulations from various educators and officials. Hareesh has…
Nabarangpur Comes Alive with Saffron Waves and Naga Sadhus’ Dance in Vibrant Celebration
Nabarangpur: A grand procession was organized in Nabarangpur city by the Hindu Ekta Vahini to mark the Odia New Year, which coincides with Hanuman Jayanti and Pana Sankranti. On this day, people greet each other, chant “Jai Shri Ram,” and embrace one another. The entire city was beautifully adorned in saffron colors and illuminated like a new bride with strings of lights. The main roads…
Schools in Odisha to Begin Summer Vacation from May 6, 2025
Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department has released the academic calendar for the current academic year. The calendar includes details such as working days, holidays, examination schedules, and more. As per the academic calendar, schools will remain closed for summer vacation from May 6 to June 19. There are 52 Sundays in the current academic year, along with 80 festival and other holidays. Additionally, 2…
Kotpad NAC Celebrates Odia Language Day with Cultural Programs and Community Engagement
Kotpad : Today, Odia Language Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Kotpad Notified Area Council. The celebration was held on the occasion of the Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Sankranti, marking the final stage of the “Odia Paksha” (Odia Fortnight) on April 15. As part of the celebration, various cultural activities were organized involving local women, sisters, members of self-help groups, and…
Kotpad Hanuman Temple Hosts Grand Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti Celebrations
Kotpad: Today, the birth anniversary of Jai Veer Hanuman and the festival of Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti were celebrated with great grandeur at the daily market area in Kotpad. Following the early morning rituals and worship, a homa and yajna were conducted in the presence of thousands of devotees, turning the atmosphere of Kotpad town festive and devotional. Various sankirtan groups from nearby areas participated…