Kotpad , May 09:A discussion meeting was held in Kotpad regarding the revival and functioning of two electric cremation machines installed at the crematoriums of the Karana Samaj and Brahmin Samaj, which have remained non-functional for the past two years.The issue had recently drawn public attention after a news report titled “Cremation Machines Lying Idle Like Dead Bodies” was published in a local newspaper on…
Malkangiri Administration Launches Drive to Spread Awareness on Forest Rights and PESA Act Provisions
Malkangiri, May 09: A special awareness campaign on forest rights and traditional community rights has been launched in Malkangiri district to educate tribal and forest-dwelling communities about their legal rights.The campaign is being jointly organised by CSD Odisha and the Traditional Gram Sabha Groups of Malkangiri. Its primary objective is to spread awareness about the provisions of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 and the PESA…
Utkal Journalists’ Association Submits Memorandum to Chief Minister Pressing for Fulfilment of Journalists’ Demands
Bhubaneswar, May 09: Calling it an important initiative for the welfare and protection of journalists, the district unit of the Utkal Sambadika Sangha in Malkangiri submitted a six-point memorandum addressed to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi through the District Collector.The memorandum was submitted under the direction of state president Bibhuti Bhusan Kar and led locally by district president Ashok Mishra.The association stated that journalists in…
Administration Treks Through Hills to Reach Remote Sarukunda Village Under Dasmantpur GP in Baitariguda
Dasmantpur , May 09: In a remarkable initiative, the administration has literally climbed hills to reach the remote village of Sarukunda under Dasmantpur Gram Panchayat in Baitariguda block, ensuring government schemes reach the people.After 79 years of India’s independence, this village had remained completely deprived of basic government facilities. The 19 families residing here have been living in extremely difficult conditions, depending mainly on agriculture…
Aparajita Sarangi Inaugurates Solar-Powered Drinking Water Kiosk to Promote Sustainable Urban Living in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, May 09: Aparajita Sarangi today inaugurated a solar-powered cold drinking water kiosk at Ward-3 of North Bhubaneswar, installed under a joint initiative of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation and OREDA.The initiative has been taken to provide relief to citizens during the upcoming summer season. A total of 42 such solar-based drinking water units are being installed at different locations across Bhubaneswar as part of the…
Stronger Connectivity Ahead: Centre Approves 10 Key Road Infrastructure Projects for Odisha Under CRIF
Bhubaneswar, May 09: With this approval, road development will be carried out in remote areas such as Koraput, including the Semiliguda–Handiput and Lamtaput–Machkund roads. Additionally, two modern flyovers will be constructed in Brahmapur city at Tata Benz Square and Girijunction Road Junction. Along with this, widening of the Umarkote–Chandahandi–Malgaon road in Nabarangpur district, the Khariar Road–Amodi–Beltukri road in Nuapada district, and roads such as Dalgaan–Tilia…
India’s Labour Market Sees Major Shift as Manufacturing and Services Expand: SBI Report
May 8 (BNP): India’s workforce is steadily moving away from agriculture as manufacturing and service sectors continue to create more employment opportunities, according to a recent SBI Research report based on the latest PLFS data. The report noted that agriculture’s share in the country’s workforce has declined significantly over the past few decades, highlighting a gradual structural transformation in India’s economy. While agriculture employed nearly…
OMCs assure no shortage of petrol and diesel across Odisha!
Odisha, May 8 (BNP): In view of recent media reports regarding the temporary non-availability of petrol and diesel in a few areas of Odisha, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have clarified that sufficient fuel stocks are available across the state and that the overall supply situation remains normal and stable. According to the OMCs, some bordering districts of Odisha witnessed an unexpected surge in demand for…
Odisha Cabinet reforms fail to end confusion over flat registration and apartment sales!
Bhubaneswar, May 8 (BNP): Confusion surrounding flat registration and apartment transactions in Odisha continues despite recent decisions announced by the state cabinet to simplify the process and resolve long-pending issues in the real estate sector. Although the government approved several reforms related to registration fees and common area transactions in apartment complexes, implementation at the ground level has not yet begun effectively, leaving flat owners,…
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerges as long-term Test prospect for India!
May 8 (BNP): Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is receiving growing support for an India debut following his impressive performances in domestic and franchise cricket, with several cricket experts viewing him as a potential long-term asset for the national Test side. The 15-year-old batter, who has largely featured in T20 cricket with limited First-Class experience, has rapidly emerged as one of the most talked-about young…