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…
High-Level Review Meeting Held at Collectorate Kendrapara to Accelerate Infrastructure and Public Utility Projects
Kendrapara, May 16: Collectorate Kendrapara Reviewed the progress of infrastructure and major development projects under Project Monitoring Group (PMG) and PRAGATI today. Inter departmental issues relating to electricity projects, land acquisition for roads and bridges, health infrastructure, water supply projects were discussed and sorted out. Coordination among implementing departments was emphasised for timely completion of works.
Second National Lok Adalat of the Year Successfully Organized in Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda , May 16:— The second National Lok Adalat of the current year was organized in the premises of the District Court and Lakhanpur Court under the directions of the National Legal Services Authority and the Odisha State Legal Services Authority, Cuttack. The event was conducted under the chairmanship of District and Sessions Judge as well as Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority, Prashant…
Mohan Charan Majhi Attends “Somnath Swabhiman Parva” at Sacred Lingaraj Temple on 75th Anniversary of Somnath Temple Restoration
Bhubaneswar, May 16: Honourable Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the “Somnath Swabhiman Parva” program organized at the sacred shrine of Lord Lingaraj in Ekamra Kshetra on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the restoration of the Somnath Temple. Highlighting the deep and invisible bond between Lord Somnath and Lord Lingaraj Temple, the Chief Minister said that if Somnath is the western sentinel of…
Pradeep Purohit Discusses Several Important Issues Concerning Bargarh Region
Bargarh, May 16: Pradeep Purohit discussed several important issues related to the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency with Mohan Charan Majhi at the Chief Minister’s residence yesterday for a long duration.The discussion covered various public and developmental concerns, including: Farmers’ issues The Bargarh–Nuapada railway lineConstruction of a ropeway from Nrusinghanath Temple to Harishankar TempleA permanent solution to the severe drinking water problem in PadampurImmediate operationalization of…