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Bhubaneswar, May 17:  A discussion seminar on the Rath Yatra festival was organized at the Salabega Samadhi Peeth in Balagandi, Puri, in accordance with the traditional scriptures and customs related to the Shri Jagannath Temple rituals and deity procession programs. The speakers stated that the Shri Jagannath Temple is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites of Sanatan Dharma and one of the four sacred Char…

Jeypore, May 17 :  On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former minister late Raghunath Pattnaik, heartfelt tributes were paid by the District Congress Committee at the Congress Bhavan in Jeypore, Koraput district. Floral wreaths were offered at the statue of Raghunath Pattnaik located near the Jeypore Power House, and his memories and contributions were fondly recalled. During the event, floral tributes were also…

Jeypore, May 17:: On the occasion of the 251-Kundi Maha Yajna, Saptasutri programmes of the Gayatri Parivar district unit were conducted in villages including Bada Mundapadar, Sana Mundapadar, Amaguda, Hadiya, Putra, Sindhigam, Randapalli, Ekta Guda, Dubuli, Bajrang Nagar, Godapadar, Kalaguda, Nuaguda, and Keraput during the inauguration of the Ashta Prahari rituals. District Saptasutri programme coordinators of Gayatri Parivar, including Niranjan Panigrahi, Gopal Patra, Kishore Bhai,…

Bhubaneswar, May 17: The National Council of Educational Research and Training has released a notification for admission into teacher education programmes at its Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs). Admissions will be conducted for five different courses.Online applications will begin from May 15 and continue until June 5. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards for the entrance examination between June 20 and June…

Bhawanipatna, May 17:  Bhawanipatna–Khariar Road to be Upgraded to Four Lanes₹640 crore allocated for construction of a 70-km-long four-lane road.The old bridge over the Tel River will be renovated.Construction of 5 major bridges and 15 minor bridges will be undertaken.An estimated ₹91 crore has been allocated for this purpose.

Bargarh, May 17:  The concluding ceremony of the “Lok Ranjani” cultural programme, which had commenced in Bargarh, was held today. On this occasion, the guests stated that the “Lok Ranjani” programme has provided an excellent platform for young artists of Odisha to showcase their talents in music, dance, and culture. The remarkable performances by artists from various districts captivated the audience. During the concluding evening,…

Bhubaneswar, May 17:  At the headquarters of Utkalika in Bhubaneswar, the 68th Foundation Day celebration of the Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Ltd. (Utkalika) was held. During the समारोह, Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta attended the event and said that this sector has played a significant role in women’s empowerment and in strengthening the rural economy.

Koraput, May 17:  A new express train will soon begin operating between Puri and Koraput after receiving approval from the Union Ministry of Railways. The train will run three days a week, improving rail connectivity between coastal and southern Odisha. The new service is expected to benefit passengers, tourists, students, and traders by providing a more convenient and affordable travel option. It will also strengthen…

Bhubaneswar, May 17:  The OTET examination will commence from June 21, following an official announcement by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE). This year, as many as 84,623 candidates are scheduled to appear for the examination across various centres in the state. The examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary and upper primary schools. Necessary arrangements are…

Jeypore:May 17: The much-awaited JPL-3 (JPL Season 3) tournament has officially begun at the Jeypore Dussehra Ground. With the start of the tournament, great excitement and enthusiasm can be seen among cricket lovers, and a large crowd of spectators has gathered to witness the matches.