Koraput.June 2: While the district residents have welcomed this announcement by the state government, there is hope that it will boost tourism development and create new employment opportunities for local youth. Surrounded by natural beauty, the Kolab Reservoir in Koraput — with its hills, forests, and vast expanse of water — has long been a major attraction for tourists. In the first phase, EV boat…
Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held in Nabarangpur Under the Joint Chairmanship of the District Collector and Superintendent of Police
Nabarangpur. June 2:A public grievance hearing camp was held at the Zilla Parishad office in Nabarangpur under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Shri Kashyap Partha Jagadish. The camp was attended by Chief Development Officer of Zilla Parishad Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Deputy Collector Prakash Mishra, Nabarangpur Block Development Officer Sunil Khora, the Tahsildar, and all district-level departmental officers. During…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Held in Kotpad: Administration Receives 58 Complaints, Resolves 7 Cases Immediately on the Spot
Kotpad ,June 2:: A joint public grievance hearing camp was held today at the Kotpad Block Conference Hall. The hearing was jointly conducted by Koraput District Collector Manoj Satyawan Mahajan and Superintendent of Police Rohit Verma. A total of 58 complaints were registered during today’s camp. Among them, 40 were collective complaints and 18 were individual complaints. The District Collector listened to the grievances of…
Music unites hearts and souls
By Shri Subrata De, Founder, Swaranjali Music unites hearts and souls. We are just passing through this world, everything in this world is temporary, but our music is pure and eternal, like a canvas embracing peace and harmony, strengthening our bonds of brotherhood. “Music has its own notes, carrying emotions, personality, love, respect, and trust. No language is needed to understand it; it transcends borders…
ECI Initiates Odisha Rajya Sabha By-Election Process Following Debashish Samantaray’s Resignation
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (BNP): The process for the Rajya Sabha by-election in Odisha formally began on Monday after the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued the official notification to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Debashish Samantaray. Announcing the schedule during a press conference in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Assembly Secretary Satyabrata Raut said the nomination process commenced on…
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Hold Thanksgiving Meeting in Tiruchirappalli, Attendance Restricted to Pass Holders
Tiruchirappalli, June 1 (BNP): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay is scheduled to visit Tiruchirappalli today to participate in a thanksgiving public meeting at the St Joseph’s College ground near Chathiram Bus Stand, organised to express gratitude to voters and supporters from the Tiruchirappalli East constituency. The event has been arranged to acknowledge public support received during the recent Tamil…
Tiger Attack Claims Villager’s Life in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj, Human Remains Recovered From Forest
Mayurbhanj, June 1 (BNP): A villager was allegedly killed in a suspected tiger attack in a forested area of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, triggering panic among local residents after partially mutilated human remains were recovered from the area. Representational image According to local sources, the victim had reportedly ventured into the forest when the incident occurred. Concern grew after the person failed to return home, prompting…
Odisha Film Fraternity Demands Probe Into Alleged Irregularities at Kalinga Studio
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (BNP): Alleging irregularities in the functioning and development of Kalinga Studio, two leading film industry bodies in Odisha — the All Odisha Film Directors Association and the Odisha Producers Guild — have demanded a detailed investigation into the matter while urging the state government to immediately appoint a Chairperson to the Odisha Film Development Corporation (OFDC). Representational image The demand was raised…
Odisha Simplifies Chit Fund Refund Process, Small Depositors to Get Relief Without Original Receipts
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (BNP): In a major relief for small chit fund investors across Odisha, the state government has eased refund norms by allowing eligible depositors to claim their money without producing original deposit receipts, following recommendations made by the Commission of Inquiry into chit fund fraud cases. Representational image The revised decision is expected to benefit thousands of small depositors who invested up to…
Utkal: The Historical Pride and Cultural Identity of Odisha
Utkal is one of the ancient names of present-day Odisha and holds a special place in the history, culture, and identity of the Odia people. The name “Utkal” appears in several ancient texts, inscriptions, and literary works, reflecting the region’s rich heritage and glorious past. For centuries, Utkal was known as a land of art, architecture, learning, spirituality, and maritime trade. Even today, the term…