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  • Bad news for rasagolla lovers in Odisha, prices hiked

    Bad news for rasagolla lovers in Odisha, prices hiked

    Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: As a piece of bad news for rasagolla lovers across Odisha, the price of rasagolla has been increased. The increased rates shall be effective from tomorrow.

    The vendors of the sweet stalls in Pahala (Bhubaneswar Cuttack Highway) Rasagolla bazaar have closed their shops since two days. But after the decision to increase the prices, all the shops will open from tomorrow.

    According to the available reports, the new prices are as follows:

    Rs. 5 per piece of sweets are going to cost Rs. 6.
    Rs. 10 sweets are now going to be available for Rs. 12.
    Rs. 20 sweets are now going to be sold for Rs. 25.
    The popular local delicacies that is Rasagolla and Chennapoda will be available at the new rates from tomorrow. According to the sources of the ‘Pahala Sweets Vendors Association’, the market has been closed due to the huge increase in the price of paneer (chenna). Rasagolla market was closed on Monday (today) also.

    Similarly, the price of Chena gaja has been hiked to Rs. 220 per kilogram. The price of 1 kg of Chennapoda has been increased to Rs. 280. It is worth mentioning that, there are about 70 sweets shops in the entire Pahala sweets bazaar.

    Furthermore, everyday about four tons of paneer (chenna) is made into sweets and sent to more than 20 cities of various districts in Odisha for sale, said reliable reports.

  • Nandankanan Ropeway is all set to wow visitors with an artsy-craftsy jungle theme

    Nandankanan Ropeway is all set to wow visitors with an artsy-craftsy jungle theme

    Bhubaneswar: The ropeway at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar is all set to wow the visitors as it celebrates the best in ropeway technology, highlights the natural beauty and tribal art forms from the region.

    The soon-to-be-inaugurated ropeway has been developed by India’s leading ropeway operator, Damodar Ropeway Infra Limited (DRIL).

    Nandankanan Ropeway will entice visitors with its unique artistic vision that incorporates local flora & fauna. It finds its inspiration in the local tribal art designed by budding digital designer, Sidhant Chamaria.

    The Nandankanan ropeway has been developed around the ‘jungle theme.’ It features intricate tribal art from the region and highlights the natural flora and fauna. The massive digital art is the centerpiece. It blends the outline forms of the animals from the Nandankanan Zoological Park and has drawn gaping admiration.

    This Ropeway will help in boosting tourism as this ropeway starts within Nandankanan Zoological Park and ends at Botanical Garden. The total length of the ropeway is 628 meter, and its carrying capacity is 400 persons per hour. The system consists of two towers and 12 cabins. Each cabin has a capacity of six persons.

    Nandankanan Ropeway

    Even the cabins are given a wooden finish to fit into nature and its beauty. The cabins have some openable windows and air vents to help with air circulation. The wooden look cabins have a luxurious rose gold edging to give a hint of luxury while staying firmly in touch with its natural surroundings. The cabins are adorned with colourful tribal art-inspired digital art, representing different animals that inhabit Nandankanan Park.

    “Overall, the Nandankanan Ropeway project not only provides visitors with a thrilling ride over the jungle but also offers an immersive experience that showcases Odisha’s art and culture. The project’s use of local materials, art, and iconography will also popularise local arts and crafts, thus promoting the local economy and boosting employment opportunities for the region’s artisans and craftspersons,” says Aditya Chamaria, MD of Damodar Ropeways.

  • Old couple struggles for livelihood in Bhubaneswar, seeks help

    Old couple struggles for livelihood in Bhubaneswar, seeks help

    Bhubaneswar: An old couple has been struggling in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha for the last many years. Their children abandoned the old woman and her husband years back. And hence they came to the capital city for a living.

    Now, somehow they are managing their daily life by doing petty work. Yet, what would happen when they will turn older? The old man and his wife have sought help from others.

    Kalinga TV reporter Raja came across an old woman walking on the road on the overbridge at Rajmahal Square. She was carrying an old bag in one hand and a few pieces of firewood in the other. She was stopping after walking a few steps. Perhaps the load she was carrying was beyond the capacity of her physical strength.

    After a few minutes, our reporter came to know that she was not alone when it was found that an old man helped her cross the road. As our reporter asked them from where they are coming, initially the old man got a little bit frightened. And then he replied that they are wife and husband. They had been to the No.1 haata and now returning home.

    As our reporter interacted with the couple, the old man narrated their ordeal.

    The couple is from the Balasore area. Years back their children abandoned them. The old man said that their children are well established, but they abandoned their parents. And hence they came to Bhubaneswar in 1993.

    These days they help the small traders at the No. 1 haata to clean their potatoes, onions etc. and in return whatever they get, the two manage with that. They hardly get two meals in a day. So, most of the time, they eat flattened rice as a meal.

    They have taken a small house on rent in the Phalikia basti of Bhubaneswar. Now, they have the strength to take care of themselves. However, after a few years they will not be in a position to work, what will happen then? And hence, they have sought help from generous people or the government.

  • Odisha Ministers to submit departmental performance report cards to CM Naveen from today

    Odisha Ministers to submit departmental performance report cards to CM Naveen from today

    Bhubaneswar: All the ministers of Odisha will submit the department performance report card to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today i.e. on Monday. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has asked his ministers to submit their report cards. He will review the performance of each minister’s department.

    In his first Cabinet Meeting of the fifth term Chief Ministership, Naveen Patnaik had called upon all the ministers to submit report cards every month regarding the performance of the departments they head.

    Naveen has categorically asked the ministers to submit their report cards with detailed performance of the departments. The ministers have to mention all details about all the activities the department has undertaken, pending works, bottlenecks, road map for the coming days, the progress of implementation of different schemes and programs of the Government of Odisha, and implementation of 5T Initiatives etc. An important aspect of the report card will be how many promises made in the manifesto have been fulfilled.

    The CM will hold discuss with each minster on the performance of their respective department.

    Dates for review of departments performance

    May 22- Ranendra Pratap Swain (Agriculture, Fisheries), Niranjan Pujari (Health and Family Welfare).

    May 23- Prafulla Mallick, Pradeep Kumar Amat (Forest and Environment), Atanu Sabyasachi Naik (Food Supply, Cooperatives).

    May 24 – Pradeep Kumar Amat (Panchayathiraj), Tukuni Sahu (Commerce and Transport), Rita Sahu (Handicrafts and Textiles).

    May 25 – Tukuni Sahu (Water Resources), Rohit Pujari (Higher Education), Rajendra Dholakia (Planning and Coordination).

    May 26- Usha Devi (Housing and Urban Development), Tusarkanti Behera (Electronics and IT).

    May 27- Basanti Hembram (Mission Sakti), Pritiranjan Ghadei (Skill Development and Vocational Education), Srikanth Sahu (Labor and ESI).

    May 29 – Prithiranjan Ghadei (Rural Development), Sameer Ranjan Das (Schools and Public Education).

    May 30- Jagannath Sarka (Scheduled Castes and Tribes), Pramila Mallick (Revenue and Disaster Relief).

    May 31- Tusarkanti Behera (Sports & Youth Affairs), Basanti Hembram (Women & Child Development), Pratap Keshari Dev (Energy).

  • Power outage during President’s address: BJP observes 12-hour bandh in Mayurbhanj today

    Power outage during President’s address: BJP observes 12-hour bandh in Mayurbhanj today

    Baripada: BJP has called a 12-hour bandh in Mayurbhanj district in protest against power outage during President Droupadi Murmu’s address in Baripada.

    The party members and supporters have staged a protest and blocked the NHs 18 and 49.

    Due to the protest, the shops and markets are closed in various areas of the district including Baripada. The vehicular movement has also been hit due to the bandh. Party workers have been seen picketing at various places. The party workers are seen protesting in front of the District Collector’s office, court premises and various offices.

  • Odisha: 8hrs Jaleswar bandh over demand of sub-division status

    Odisha: 8hrs Jaleswar bandh over demand of sub-division status

    Jaleswar: An eight-hour Jaleswar bandh has been observed over sub-division demand on Monday in Balasore district of Odisha said reliable reports.

    It is worth mentioning that, apart from emergency services, shops, buses and trucks are closed.

    The closure is being observed by the Jaleswar Youth Students Association. It is worth mentioning that, markets and vehicles will be closed from 7 am to 3 pm.

    The youth organization said that everyone should support this shutdown. Because the sub-divisional claim is not an individual interest, it is a collective interest.

    This will benefit everyone, the association added. Therefore, the association has made a call to everyone to join the bandh.

    An earnest appeal has been made to everyone by the Yuva chatra organization to join this bandh, regardless of party affiliation.

  • Odisha 5T Secretary VK Pandian visits Puri

    Odisha 5T Secretary VK Pandian visits Puri

    Puri: The Odisha 5T Secretary VK Pandian is on a visit to Puri on Monday, said reports. The 5T secretary visited the world-famous Jagannath temple in the early morning hours.

    Along with this, the 5T Secretary also checked the progress of the Srimandir Heritage Corridor work in front of and around the Jagannath Temple said reports.

    He first visited Jagannath temple and went inside for darshan of the holy trinity upon reaching the city. Following which he discussed with the servitors and department officials about the heritage corridor project around the temple.

    The project is aimed to be completed before the beginning of the Rath Yatra. The 5T Secretary has been visiting Puri many times to oversee the progress of the project. He has also been discussing with the District Collector, Additional Collector and Tata OBCC officials about the project.

    It is to be noted that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid the foundation stone of Srimandir Heritage Corridor’s ‘Parikrama Marg’ on November 24, 2021.

    The Puri district administration had carried out extensive eviction drive in the vicinity of the 12th-century shrine to make way for the Heritage Corridor.

  • Decomposed body of missing youth found in Baliguda of Odisha

    Decomposed body of missing youth found in Baliguda of Odisha

    Baliguda: In a tragic incident, the decomposed body of a missing youth was recovered from the forest in Baliguda of Kandhamal district in Odisha.

    According to reports, the decomposed body of the youth was recovered from a forest under Baliguda town. The Baliguda police recovered the body from the forest near Vishketa village under Baliguda police limits.

    Reports say that the locals spotted the body in the forest and immediately informed the Baliguda police. The police immediately reached the spot and recovered the body. After recovering the dead body the police sent it to the Baliguda Hospital for postmortem, confirmed reliable sources.

    The Baliguda police is investigating whether it was a natural death or a murder. The Baliguda Police has further informed that the recovered dead body has been identified as Bhavani Shankar Panda of Gummaha village under Raikia police limits in Kandhamal.

    Furthermore it is worth mentioning that, on the May 13 2023 the young man went missing from his house in Baliguda. His family had registered a missing complaint with the police, said reports.

  • Newly sworn-in Odisha Cabinet Ministers get portfolios, see who got what

    Newly sworn-in Odisha Cabinet Ministers get portfolios, see who got what

    Bhubaneswar: The newly sworn-in Odisha Cabinet Ministers have been given their respective portfolios on Monday, said reliable reports.

    According to reliable reports, the following Ministers have been given the following portfolios:

    Bikram Keshari Arukha has been given the Finance Department
    Sudam Marndi has been given the School and Mass Education Department
    Sarada Nayak has been given the Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Department
    However it is worth mentioning that the Health and Family Welfare Department of the government is yet to be given to anyone. The late-slain Minister Naba Kishore Das had been allotted the department earlier but now it still awaits allotment.

    Furthermore the post of the speaker of the Odisha Assembly also remains vacant as minister Bikram Keshari Arukha had resigned from the post of State Assembly Speaker on May 12, 2023.

    With the induction of the three ministers, the number of ministers in the Odisha council of Ministers has gone up to 22. Bikram Keshari Arukha, Sudam Marndi and Sarada Prashad Nayak have been sworn-in as ministers in the State cabinet today.

    On May 21 that is yesterday, the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik put all speculation to rest and confirmed that Bhanjanagar MLA Bikram Arukha, Rourkela MLA Sarada Nayak and Bangriposi MLA Sudam Marandi will be sworn in as Cabinet ministers.

    The trio received the much awaited phone calls from Naveen this evening and they have been asked to remain present at the oath taking ceremony.

  • Odisha: IIC of Bargarh under vigilance scanner, raid underway

    Odisha: IIC of Bargarh under vigilance scanner, raid underway

    Bargarh: Today on the allegation of acquisition of disproportionate assets by an IIC of Gaisilet police station in Bargarh of Odisha is under vigilance scanner.

    It is worth mentioning that, simultaneous house searches are being conducted by the Odisha Vigilance today, said reports. The IIC has been identified as Birabara Bhagat.

    Reports say that, two DSPs, seven Inspectors, two ASIs and other staff on the strength of search warrants issued by Special Judge, Vigilance, Sambalpur are conducting the raid.

    The raids are underway at the following four places in Sambalpur and Bargarh districts:

    (1) Residential building located at Anuguliapada, under Ainthapali police station limits in Sambalpur district.

    (2) Government Quarters of Bhagat located at Gaisilet in Bargarh district.

    (3) Office chamber of Bhagat located under Gaisilet police satin limits in Bargarh district.

    (4) Farm house of Bhagat located at Kabrapali village, under Sadar police limits in Sambalpur district.

    Search is in progress said reports. Further detailed report awaited.