Bhubaneswar, May 16 (BNP): In view of the recent surge in petrol and diesel prices, the Odisha government has announced a revision in fares for private buses operating across the state. The new fare structure has come into effect immediately. Representational image The fare hike applies to ordinary, express, deluxe, AC deluxe and super premium category buses. Officials said the revision was approved following repeated…
Traditional Rituals and Spiritual Atmosphere Define Sabitri Amavasya at Srimandir
Puri, May 16 (BNP): A strong wave of devotion swept through the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Saturday as special rituals and religious ceremonies were conducted on the occasion of Sabitri Amavasya. Representational image Hundreds of married women visited the Srimandir from early morning to observe the traditional Sabitri Brata, praying for the long life, prosperity and well-being of their husbands. Carrying fruits, conch…
Odisha Set for Railway Infrastructure Boost with Rs 90,000 Crore Projects
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (BNP): Odisha is set to witness a major transformation in its railway infrastructure with projects worth nearly Rs 90,000 crore currently under implementation across the state, aimed at improving connectivity, boosting industrial growth and strengthening passenger and freight transportation. The ambitious railway expansion and modernization initiatives include new rail lines, doubling and third-line projects, station redevelopment, electrification works and freight corridor development.…
Rupee Breaches 96-Mark for First Time, Hits Historic Low Against Dollar
Mumbai, May 15 (BNP): The Indian Rupee plunged to a historic low on Friday, breaching the 96-mark for the first time against the US Dollar amid rising crude oil prices, a stronger American currency and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The domestic currency touched an all-time low of 96.14 during intra-day trade in the interbank foreign exchange market, falling 50 paise from its previous…
Fruit Prices Soar as Odisha Markets Gear Up for Savitri Brata
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (BNP): Markets across Odisha, especially in Bhubaneswar, witnessed heavy rush and festive activity ahead of the upcoming ‘Savitri Brata’, one of the most significant festivals observed by married Hindu women in the state. Fruit markets and puja item shops remained crowded throughout the day as families rushed to purchase essential items for the occasion. However, soaring prices of fruits and other ritual…
Historic Bali Jatra Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm at Bobeya in Kotpad
Kotpad, May 16: The historic Bali Jatra festival was celebrated with great grandeur in Bobeya village under Kotpad block. According to tribal customs and traditions, the festival continued for three months. On the final day, lakhs of people gathered to witness the celebration. The entire Bobeya region was filled with festivity for Bali Jatra. This agriculture-based festival is organized once every 13 years by the…
Public Grievance Hearing Camps Organized Across Malkangiri District with Main Camp Held at Dhungiaput in Mathili
Mathili, May 16: As per the directions of District Collector Prathmesh Arvind Rajeshirke, public grievance hearing camps were organized in all blocks of Malkangiri district. The main camp was held at Dhungiaput Gram Panchayat under Mathili block and was chaired by Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Somnath Pradhan. District Chief Development Officer Dasharathi Sarabu, Chief District Medical Officer Dr. Dolamani Pradhan, and Additional Superintendent of Police…
National Technology Day Celebrated by Mera Yuva Bharat at Government Industrial Training Institute in Malkangiri
Malkangiri, May 16: National Technology Day was celebrated today at the local Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Malkangiri. The occasion marked the anniversary of the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests and highlighted the country’s progress in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. The programme was organized by Mera Yuva Bharat, Malkangiri, under the chairmanship of Shri Biswajit Pangi, Zonal Leader. The event focused on responsible…
Odisha Diploma Engineers Service Association Organizes General Meeting at Malkangiri to Discuss Key Professional Issues
Malkangiri, May 16: A general meeting of the Malkangiri branch of the Odisha Diploma Engineers Service Association was held at the district association hall.The meeting was presided over by the President of the Malkangiri branch, Engineer Prashant Kumar Behera, while Regional President Engineer Krutibas Nayak conducted the proceedings. During the meeting, discussions were held on the importance of the association, as well as ways to…
Prithiviraj Harichandan Announces National Executive Meeting of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar,May 16: The National Executive Meeting of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) is scheduled to be held in the capital city of Bhubaneswar from the 28th to the 31st of this month. In this context, at Prithiviraj Harichandan official residence, ABVP National Organizing Secretary Shri Ashish Chauhan, National Joint Organizing Secretary Shri Gobinda Nayak, Regional. Organizing Secretary Shri Apanshu Sekhar Sheel, Regional Joint Organizing…