Koraput, Mar, 28: During his visit to Koraput district, the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha, visited several locations and reviewed various initiatives.He inspected a biofloc unit at Bariniput under Jeypore block, a fish seed production center at Putra, the Government Industrial Training Institute at Ambaguda, and a high school at Nuagaon run by the ST & SC Development…
Kalbaisakhi Storm Likely to Intensify, Bringing Strong Winds and Heavy Rainfall
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 28: Kalbaisakhi is expected to intensify, with an orange warning issued for 6 districts today.Thunderstorms with rain are likely in Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, and Sambalpur districts.Wind speeds may reach 50 to 60 km/h.There is also a possibility of rain accompanied by lightning and thunder in parts of South Odisha and interior districts.
Morning School Hours to Be Introduced Soon, Announces School & Mass Education Minister Amid Rising Heat Concerns
Bhubaneswar, March 28: With temperatures rising across the state, the Odisha government is planning to introduce morning school hours soon.Even before the onset of April, the maximum temperature has already approached 40°C. In several places in western Odisha, the temperature has crossed 40°C. Keeping this in view, the state government is preparing a plan to shift schools to morning hours.A high-level meeting involving officials of…
Three-Day Census Training Camp Successfully Conducted at Kotpad NAC to Strengthen Enumeration Preparedness
Kotpad, March 28 As per the directive of the Government of India, a three-day census training camp for Census–2027 was organized at the Kotpad Notified Area Council (NAC).During the training programme, Census Charge Officer-cum-Executive Officer Kamalesh Mahant, NAC Chairman M. Shankar Rao, Head Clerk Gopi Majhi, and field trainers Durga Prasad Nayak and Pradeep Nayak welcomed all enumerators and supervisors. The participants were administered an…
Residents of Daleiguda Demand Bypass Road and Railway Station to Boost Connectivity in Pappadahandi
Pappadahandi, March 28: A meeting was held on Monday at the Nilakantheswar Temple premises in Pappadahandi, Nabarangpur district, under the chairmanship of Rural Citizens’ Committee President B. Jagan Mohan Rao.Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi attended as the chief guest. Other dignitaries present included Block Vice-Chairman Sushant Behera, Executive President Shiv Prasad Agrawal, Hari Mohan Sharma, and Tehsildar Tapan Kumar Nayak.During the meeting, the committee submitted demands…
Hari Pangi Leads Efforts to Promote Indigenous Medicine and Climate Protection in Tribal Communities
Koraput, March 28: Tribal researcher and traditional healer Hari Pangi has been making sustained efforts for many years to combat climate change and promote the conservation of medicinal forests.In the Deomali region and surrounding hills and villages of Koraput district, he has planted lakhs of medicinal and rain-inducing trees, drawing widespread appreciation. He has identified more than 500 medicinal plants and has been practicing traditional…
Grand Thakurani Yatra Begins in Umerkote Amid Devotional Fervour and Cultural Celebrations
Umerkote, March 28: The nine-day annual Thakurani Yatra has commenced with great devotion and enthusiasm.The Goddess set out from the Mangala Temple and, after her first night halt at Bhitargada, began her nine-day ceremonial tour of the town as Maa Jagat Janani. In front of the residence of Yudhishthir Majhi on Jharigaon Road, the ritual offering ceremony was completed, followed by the sacred Aarti celebration.…
Mohan Charan Majhi Highlights Impact of PM SVANidhi Scheme Under Leadership of Narendra Modi in Empowering Street Vendors
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 28: Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the PM-SVANidhi scheme has paved a new path of prosperity for street vendors and small traders across the country.With its successful implementation, the scheme has now been expanded to 140 more cities, enabling countless small entrepreneurs to become self-reliant and financially empowered.
Delimitation Committee to Be Formed in June as Lok Sabha Seat Count Likely to Cross 700
New DelhiMar, 28: The nationwide Census exercise is set to begin formally from next month, though there is no certainty about when it will be completed. Without waiting for the final Census report, the Central Government has reportedly begun preparations for the proposed “One Nation, One Election” plan scheduled for 2029.As part of the exercise, the Centre is preparing to increase the number of Lok…
Sacred Timber Sent to Puri for Construction of Chariots for the Grand Rath Yatra Festival
Puri, Mar, 28: Timber has been dispatched to Jagannath Temple, Puri for the upcoming Rath Yatra.A total of 29 logs have been sent from the North Ghumusar Forest Division in Ganjam district.Each log measures 20 feet in length.After performing rituals, bhajans, and special prayers, the timber was transported in two trucks.The wood will be used to construct the axles of the chariots.In the next phase,…