Dhusuri, March 24: Senior Congress leader, former Ward Member, and social worker Maheshwar Raut (72) passed away. He belonged to Bayangdihi Panchayat under Dhamnagar Block of Bhadrak district.After retiring from government service, he joined the Congress organization and dedicated himself to social service. He had been undergoing treatment in a hospital for the past few days due to ill health, and passed away while under…
Scorching Temperatures Turn Life Miserable as Heatwave Conditions Intensify Across the Region Earlier Than Expected
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 24: The heat has already become unbearable.Temperatures across the state are steadily rising.In Jharsuguda, the temperature is nearing 40°C.In the past 24 hours, a maximum temperature of 39.2°C has been recorded.Kalbaisakhi Likely in 4 DistrictsThere is a possibility of Kalbaisakhi (nor’wester) in four districts in the next 24 hours.Thunderstorms with lightning and rain are likely in:MayurbhanjKendujharBalasoreBhadrakA Yellow Alert has been issued for these…
Foreign Tourists Visit Nabarangpur to Witness Traditional Lac Handicrafts and Interact with Local Artisans
Nabarangpur, March 24: Two Italian tourists visited Nabarangpur district to see its oldest and renowned lac handicraft artistry.They observed how the famous lac craft of Nabarangpur is made and discussed possibilities of exporting the products. They also deliberated on how this endangered traditional art could gain wider recognition and how it could be promoted extensively in international markets.The tourists held discussions with State Handicraft Award-winning…
Nandankanan Zoological Park Steps Up Summer Preparedness with Special Cooling Measures to Protect Animals Amid Intensifying Heatwave
Nandankanan, Mar, 24: Nandankanan is fully prepared to tackle the upcoming severe heatwave.Intense summer conditions are expected in the coming days.Unbearable heat has already been felt since February.Therefore, the authorities of Nandankanan Zoological Park have taken special measures to ensure the safety and comfort of animals and birds.Extensive arrangements have been made for the animals housed in the zoo.Preparations have begun to keep 328 enclosures…
Major Relief for LPG Consumers as Government Announces Fresh Reforms in Domestic Cylinder Pricing and Subsidy Structure
Delhi, Mar, 24: The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a clarification regarding e-KYC for LPG consumers.The e-KYC requirement is only for unauthorized LPG users.It is not mandatory for all LPG consumers to complete e-KYC.LPG consumers who have not yet completed their e-KYC should do so.If a consumer is not a beneficiary of the PMUY scheme and has already completed e-KYC earlier,…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Successfully Conducted at Tentulikhunti to Address Local Issues and Ensure Time-Bound Redressal
Nabarangpur: Mar, 24:A joint public grievance hearing camp was held today at the Panchayat Samiti Conference Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police M. Sandeep Sampad.The camp was attended by Chief Development Officer-cum-CEO of Zilla Parishad Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, BDO Manoj Panigrahi, along with all district-level departmental officers.During the grievance hearing camp, a…
TPSODL Conducts Continuous Awareness Campaign on ULB Model of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to Promote Rooftop Solar Adoption in Urban Areas
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 24:An awareness campaign on the ULB model of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is being continuously conducted by TPSODL.In this connection, an awareness programme was organized in Chatrapur Block of Ganjam district. Sarpanches of various Gram Panchayats, Samiti Members, and officials from different departments of the Block were present at the event.aDuring the programme, our team members explained the benefits of…
Shakti Prasad Sadangi Elected as President of Jeypore Sachetan Nagarik Committee, Pledges to Strengthen Civic Awareness and Community Development Initiatives
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 24:Shakti Prasad Sadangi has been elected as the President of the Jeypore Sachetan Nagarik Committee.As per the advice of outgoing President Er. Bhajan Singh and senior member Dinabandhu Agrawal, members were nominated to take up various responsibilities.Vice Presidents:Narasingha PanigrahiLaxminarayan MahankudG. SatyanarayanaASecretary:Akshaya Kumar SahuJoint Secretaries:Narendra Nath TripathyAni PattnaikTreasurer:Nabina Chandra PatraExecutive Committee Members:Gobinda Chandra SahuGanesha AcharyaPrafulla RaySurya Narayan DasSubash JainSubash Chandra ChoudhuryRamesh Chandra TripathyShiva Prasad…
IAS Officer Somesh Kumar Upadhyay Assumes Charge as Director of Textiles and Handlooms, Odisha, Vows to Strengthen State’s Weaving and Handloom Sector
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 24:Mr. Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, IAS, has assumed charge as the Director of Textiles and Handlooms, Odisha.
District Education Officer Invites Newly Enrolling Shishu Vatika and Class I Students to Participate in Grand “Pravesh Utsav” and Traditional “Khadi Chhuan” Ceremony
Nabarangpur, Mar, 24: The District Education Officer of Nabarangpur district, Mr. Chhatrapati Sahu, visited the Upper Primary School at Patramunda under the Taragaon Cluster of Nabarangpur Block. On this occasion, he distributed invitation letters signed by the Hon’ble Chief Minister to the parents of eligible children who are to be enrolled in Shishu Vatika and Class I in the area, inviting them to attend the…