Kakatpur, April 03: The fourth phase of the Chaitra festival of the presiding deity of Kakatpur, Goddess Maa Mangala, was observed today with great devotion.The rituals began at around 2:00 AM with the opening of the temple doors, followed by Mangala Aarti, ceremonial bathing, and purification. The goddess was then adorned in Chandan Besha (sandalwood attire). After the completion of Ballav Bhog and morning rituals,…
Maa Patakhanda Appears in Lotus Flower Attire, Devotees Witness Divine and Mesmerising Darshan
Baliguda, April 03:The fourth and final Tuesday festival of the Chaitra month dedicated to the presiding deity of Baliguda region in Kandhamal district, Goddess Maa Patakhanda, was celebrated with great devotion.On this occasion, Maa Patakhanda appeared before devotees in a beautiful lotus flower (Padma Phula) attire. As it was the last Tuesday of the Chaitra month, hundreds of devotees from across Kandhamal district and various…
Voluntary Organization Extends Helping Hand to Helpless Woman in Bhanjanagar Showcasing Humanitarian Spirit
Bhanjanagar:April 03: The “Seva Hrudayaru Trust,” a voluntary organization, reached out yesterday afternoon to assist a distressed widow, Amulya Barik, from Tirigochha village under Jagannath Prasad block, whose house roof had collapsed, leaving her in a vulnerable condition.Upon receiving the information, members of the organization promptly arrived at the spot and provided a tarpaulin sheet along with some dry food items for immediate relief.Members involved…
Teachers to Receive Full Pension on the Day of Retirement in a Major Relief Measure by the State Government
Jeypore, April 03: Teacher Shri Narayan Chandra Das of Hatkanga Upgraded High School under the Jeypore Block Education Office, and teacher Smt. Panigrahi of Indira Colony Primary School, Jeypore, were due to retire from service on 31.03.2026. Prior to their retirement, the government sanctioned their full pension.On this occasion, the Jeypore Block Education Office handed over the full pension approval orders to both the retiring…
Road Blocked After Trees Uprooted Amid Kalbaisakhi Storm Disrupt Normal Traffic Movemen
Nandapur, April 03: Due to the impact of a Kalbaisakhi storm, cyclonic winds accompanied by heavy rainfall hit areas under Nandapur and Lamtaput blocks in Koraput district. Several trees were uprooted, blocking roads and causing damage to houses.Strong winds blowing at a speed of around 50–60 km per hour, along with heavy rain, led to trees falling on the Jeypore–Visakhapatnam connecting road near Masuri village,…
Cargo Services to Begin Soon from Jharsuguda Airport Boosting Trade and Logistics in Western Odisha
Jharsuguda: A major transformation is on the horizon for the industrial and commercial sector of western Odisha. Cargo (freight) services are set to begin soon from Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda.Preparations for the launch are in their final stages, and it is expected to significantly boost the region’s economic growth. Once operational, the service will benefit not only Jharsuguda but the entire western Odisha…
8 New Rules Come into Effect from April Bringing Major Changes in Daily Life, Banking, and Public Services
New Delhi, April 03:: The new financial year 2026–27 will begin from April 1. From that day, several new and revised rules will come into effect across the country. These changes range from LPG price revisions to FASTag annual pass updates.Here are the key changes:Income Tax:A new Income Tax framework will replace the Income Tax Act of 1961. The updated rules are shorter and written…
Surama Padhy Extends Warm Greetings on Odisha Day, Emphasises Unity and Progress
Bhubaneswar, April 03: On the auspicious occasion of Odisha Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all Odia brothers and sisters living across the state as well as in every corner of the world.I pay my humble tributes to the great visionaries who dedicated their sacrifice, perseverance, hard work, and strength to protect Odia identity and self-respect, and to establish a distinct recognition…
Sadashiva Mahapatra Awarded Doctorate for Outstanding Contribution in His Field
Bhubaneswar,April 03: Research scholar Sadashiva Mahapatra has been awarded a Doctorate degree in Odia Language and Literature from Utkal University.He earned this qualification under the direct supervision of Professor Debasish Patra, Head of the Department of Language and Literature at Fakir Mohan University. His thesis, titled “The Richness of Dash Benhur’s Short Stories”, was highly appreciated by retired professors Kailash Pattnaik and Raghunath Meher of…
Annual Function Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Panchagaon Government School Showcasing Students’ Talent and Cultural Activities
Jharsuguda:April 03: The annual function of Panchagaon Government Primary School under Lakhanpur block was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Monday evening.The event was attended by Panchagaon Sarpanch Mukesh Barik and Samiti Member Rohit Dhurua as chief guests. Among the distinguished guests were Atabira Sarpanch Sanjit Pradhan, local CRCC Chandranand Buda, and School Management Committee President Premkumar Bhoi.On this occasion, the school authorities organized various competitions…