Puri, March 19: Early in the morning, the program began with devotees rising and chanting “Jai Jagannath”. At the feet of Lord Shri Jagannath, the supreme deity of the Utkal clan of Odisha, heartfelt salutations were offered. The initiative aims to awaken the consciousness of Shri Jagannath among people across Odisha and the world.The Shri Jagannath Saurabh Sambhar program was organized by the Shri Jagannath…
185 Pilgrims from Koraput Leave for Puri Under ‘Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana’
Koraput, March, 19: On the occasion of the launch of the state goMarch, 19:vernment’s ‘Shri Jagannath Darshan Yojana’ in Koraput district, 185 pilgrims from Koraput have embarked on the first phase of their journey towards Puri. On this occasion, the District Collector of Koraput inaugurated the program from the Sanskriti Bhavan, Koraput, and extended good wishes to all senior citizens pilgrims for a pleasant journey.…
LPG Booking Gap in Rural Areas Extended to 45 Days; Consumers Face Hardship
Bhubaneswar, March, 19: – Due to the war in the Middle East, shortages of petroleum products and LPG have been observed. People in Odisha are facing moderate inconvenience. As a result, on Friday, some protests and road blockages were reported by local residents and political groups. At several places, demonstrations and road blockades took place. Commercial LPG (used for business purposes) has been regulated. Accordingly,…
Awareness Programme on Contribution and Abhaya Scheme Held for Stakeholders
Nabarangpur, March, 19: At the Sai Kalyan Mandap in Nabarangpur, a program on the Contribution and Abhaya Scheme was organized as part of the World Social Justice Day celebrations. Yoga instructor Shantanu Patra provided yoga training to the elderly.The event was attended by several dignitaries, including:District Social Security Officer Sudhashan PatraDistrict Chief Medical Officer Malay TripathySenior Forum President Dr. Radhanath BeheraSenior Citizens’ Forum members S.D.…
MP Raises Demand in Parliament for Introduction of Vande Bharat Express from the Region
Bhubaneswar March 19: In the Rajya Sabha, MP Manas Ranjan Mangaraj has demanded the introduction of a Bande Bharat Super/Special Train connecting Bhubaneswar to Koraput. This demand also seeks improved rail connectivity from Bhubaneswar to southern Odisha. In response, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that starting a new train depends on line capacity, availability of rolling stock, track infrastructure, and other operational parameters. While…
Outsourcing Employees’ Issue Raised in State Assembly; Government Urged to Regularize Jobs
Bhubaneswar, March 19: Outsourcing employees have been staging protests for several days, including sit-ins at Gandhimarg, highlighting the government’s responsibility towards them. Despite working for salaries of only ₹8,000–9,000, they have not been given permanent appointments. The BJP, while in opposition, had repeatedly promised to address this demand. Now, in power, the government is being urged to fulfill its earlier commitments. The Congress has frequently…
1,082 People Undergo Health Check-ups in Final Phase of Chief Minister’s Air Health Service
Nabarangpur, March 19:The four-day Chief Minister’s Air Health Service camp, which began on March 10, 2026, at the local District Headquarters Hospital in Nabarangpur district, has concluded successfully. Under this scheme, a total of 1,082 people from the district underwent medical examinations. Specialist doctors from SCB Medical College and Hospital conducted the health check-ups in various departments, including: Gastroenterology: 225 patientsGeneral Surgery: 128 patientsCardiology: 163…
Ration Cards Issued to Transgender Persons for the First Time in Raighar
Raighar, March 19: For the first time at the Raighar Block office in Raighar of Odisha’s Nabarangpur district, three transgender persons have been issued ration cards.The beneficiaries include Jayanti Bala from Mohanda village, Bipotta Ray from Paurbela village, and Santulal Gand from Daspur village. While one transgender person had received a ration card earlier, another application is currently under process. The ration cards were…
Leadership Change in Gunupur Bar Association; Ramesh Chandra Lima Takes Charge as President
Gunupur, March, 19: The election for various posts of the Gunupur Bar Association in Rayagada district was scheduled to be held on the 28th of this month. However, for the post of President, only two candidates had filed nomination papers, and election was to be conducted only for this single post.Friday was fixed as the last date for withdrawal of nominations. On that day, Gauri…
A Young Voice for Nature: Saessha Passi’s The Lonely Rhino Released by Milap Publications
New Delhi, March 18: Renowned wildlife filmmaker Mike Pandey and educationist Shivani Wazir Pasrich today launched The Lonely Rhino, a children’s book by young author Saessha Passi, at The Study School, East of Kailash. The event brought together voices from conservation, education, and publishing, highlighting the growing role of young changemakers in building environmental awareness. Saessha Passi, a Grade 11 student, authored The Lonely Rhino,…