Malkangiri,March, 12: In Parakanmala Panchayat, Siripeta village, under Khairaput block of Malkangiri district, the Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking) ceremony for the new sanctum of the Jagannath Temple was held. The ceremony was attended by eminent saints from Ganjam district including Mahant Brajabandhu Das Maharaj, Mahant Gourang Charan Das, Mahant Radhacharan Das, and Mahant Kamalaksha Das. Following traditional rituals, the groundbreaking for the new sanctum began with…
International Women’s Day Celebrated at Balimela Kalyan Mandap
Malkangiri, March, 12:International Women’s Day was celebrated by women at Balimela N.E.C., Korukonda block. The day, observed every year on March 8 by agreement of the United Nations, focuses on recognizing the rights of women and promoting gender equality. The celebration emphasizes addressing issues faced by women worldwide, including exploitation, lack of education, poor health, and deprivation of rights. The aim is to bring women…
Birth Anniversary of Shri Shri Thakur Anukul Chandra Celebrated at Balimela
Malkangiri, March, 12: The 138th birth anniversary celebration of Shri Shri Thakur Anukul Chandra was held at the Balimela Stadium in Malkangiri district. Devotees from Balimela town as well as from within and outside the district, who had been initiated by Shri Shri Thakur Anukul Chandra, attended the event in large numbers. This district-level annual celebration, organized for the 5th consecutive year, was conducted under…
State Seeks Feedback on Eighth Pay Commission; Finance Department Writes to All Districts
Bhubaneswar, March, 12: The state government has sought opinions for the Eighth Pay Commission.Letters have been sent from the Finance Department to all District Collectors and heads of government departments.They have been instructed to give their views regarding salary, allowances, and pension increases.
World Social Justice Day Observed with Awareness Programs
Nabarangpur, March, 12: On the occasion of World Social Justice Day, a program related to the Abadan and Abhaya schemes was organized at the Sai Kalyan Mandap in Nabarangpur. In the morning, Master Shantanu Patra provided guidance and education to senior citizens. During the main program, the following dignitaries were present: District Social Security Officer, Sudhanshu PatraDistrict Chief Medical Officer (I/C), Malay TripathySenior Citizens’ Forum…
Nominations Filed for All Posts in Upper Koraput Advocates’ Association Election
Umarkot, March, 12: The last date for filing nominations for the Upper Koraput Advocates’ Association election, which is scheduled to be held on March 28, was Monday. On the final day, one candidate filed a nomination for each position. For the post of President, lawyer Arun Pattnaik submitted his nomination; for Vice President, Shankar De; for Editor, Krishnachandra Nanda; and for the post of Co-Editor,…
Panchayat-Level Grievance Hearing and Awareness Camp Successfully Conducted
Jeypore,March, 12: A Panchayat-level grievance hearing and awareness camp was held at Jayantagiri Giri Panchayat in Jeypore, Koraput district. Junior Engineer Trupti Das was present as the chief guest. The villagers of the Panchayat actively participated in the program. Various officials from different departments were present to hear the complaints and issues raised by the residents. During the grievance hearing, issues related to the village…
Blood Donation Camp Organized on 87th Raising Day of CRPF
Bhubaneswar, March, 12: Aa voluntary blood donation camp was organized on the occasion of the 87th Raising Day of the CRPF at the 202 Battalion campus in Sunabeda. The camp was conducted under the supervision of CRPF authorities. The chief guest, Senior Commandant Amit Kumar Prachalan, inaugurated the camp. The Second Commandant, Ravindra Singh, was the first to donate blood to mark the beginning of…
SPS Construction built the INR 3000 crore Kumar Bhaskar Varma Bridge over the Brahmaputra
Guwahati, Mar 11: The INR 3000 crore Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a 6-lane extra-dosed bridge over the Brahmaputra River connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati, has been successfully completed and inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi. The project, executed by SPS Construction, significantly reduces travel time from nearly 2 hours to 10–15 minutes, easing congestion and boosting regional connectivity. SPS Construction, a leading infrastructure…
Ogden: A Tale for the End of Time by Ben G. Price, now available from Histria Books
Histria Books is pleased to announce the paperback release of Ogden: A Tale for the End of Time by Ben G. Price. This compelling book is published by Histria SciFi & Fantasy, an imprint of Histria Books encompassing outstanding, innovative works in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. In Ogden, fantasy collides with the age of machines in a world of crumbling stone circles,…