Bhubaneswar,(YNS):Odisha: Marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s clean energy journey, Khordha has become the first district in the state to cross 10,000 rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. With 10,754 rooftop solar installations and an installed capacity of nearly 35 MWp, Khordha continues to lead Odisha in rooftop solar adoption, […]
Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): A Kalbaisakhi storm accompanied by heavy rain, gusty winds and lightning claimed the life of a farmer and left another person injured in two separate incidents in Gajapati district on Tuesday evening, highlighting the dangers posed by the pre-monsoon weather phenomenon.The deceased was identified as Narayan Sabar (54) of Ambajhiri village under
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): Residents of Kushapalli village under Mahendragada Panchayat in Gajapati district’s R. Udayagiri block are living in constant fear as old and damaged electric wires continue to hang precariously over houses, posing a serious threat to life and property. Villagers have accused the Electricity Department and Tata Power of ignoring repeated complaints despite
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): The renovated Gajapati Badminton Indoor Stadium was inaugurated at Paralakhemundi on Thursday by MLA Rupesh Kumar Panigrahi. The old stadium has been upgraded at a cost of Rs 2.4 lakh to provide better facilities for badminton players. Gajapati ADM Falguni Majhi, Gosani Block Chairman Bir Raju, badminton players M. Prasad, P.Ktanthi, Kondal
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Buguda,(Anil Kumar Maharana): Buguda Police Station Case No. 229/Dated 09.05.2026, U/S –85/115(2)/109(1)/351(2) BNS, accused Murali Behera (63), father – Punia Behera, village – Sorada, police station – Buguda, district – Ganjam, was arrested on the charge of attempting to murder his wife and was tried in court on 10/5/26, OIC of Balipadar K. Niladri Reddy
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a moment of pride for Odisha’s literary and historical fraternity, noted scholar and veteran writer Purnachandra Mohapatra has received statewide recognition as his acclaimed historical work “Parala Lalam: First Freedom Movement from South Odisha” has been included in the Class VIII History syllabus of Government High Schools in Odisha. The epic
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): Even as severe heatwave conditions continue to grip Gajapati district with rising temperatures and deserted streets during daytime hours, the mythologically significant Mahendragiri hill has been witnessing a rare natural phenomenon of dense fog during midday hours. With temperatures soaring across the district after 10 a.m., people are largely avoiding outdoor movement
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): Following complaints from villagers, Paralakhemundi MLA Rupesh Panigrahi visited Dhansara village under Kharada Panchayat in Kashinagar block of Gajapati district to inspect the damaged main road and adjoining retaining wall. The issue was brought to his notice by local Sarpanch Akhil Patra and residents. The MLA assured villagers that repair work would
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Paralakhemundi, (Tarini Prasad Panda): Displaying prompt humanitarian concern, Paralakhemundi MLA Rupesh Panigrahi came to the rescue of two persons injured in a road accident near Singipur village under Sitapur Panchayat on Wednesday. The MLA, who was travelling to Khandava village in Kashinagar block to attend an inaugural function, noticed a motorcycle colliding head-on with a
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Paralakhemundi,(Tarini Prasad Panda): Fresh tension has surfaced along the Odisha-Andhra border after Andhra Pradesh officials were allegedly found entering villages under Gajapati district and erasing Odisha Government census markings during ongoing house-listing operations. The incident was reported from Manikapatna and Gudikhudi villages under Gangabada Panchayat in Rayagada block of Gajapati district. Villagers alleged that Andhra
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