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Daily Wager From Odisha Earning Lakhs From YouTube
Sambalpur: A daily wager from Sambalpur district of Odisha who had lost his means of livelihood due to the first phase lockdown in March 2020 is now earning thousands every week through online video sharing and social media platform…
12 Years After Train Mishap, Foster Girl Anita Steps Into New Life
Cuttack: Anita Ray, who was under the care of social worker Bibhuti Ray of Talcher for the last 12 years, has finally stepped into a new life by tying the knot with Ranjit, a resident of Athagarh in Cuttack district.
Twelve years back,…
Orphan Boy Toils His Way To Fulfill Mother’s Dream, Secures 1st Division In Matric
Malkangiri: A boy from Pedakonda village in Malkangiri district has set an example for others by clearing the Class 10 with first division while working as a labourer to fund his studies and manage livelihood after the death of his parents.…
Grow Old, But Age Gracefully: Balasore’s Tarun Chatterjee Redefines Fitness At 65
Bhubaneswar: Tarun Kumar Chatterjee of Balasore is a 65-year-old retired banker. Though a sexagenarian, Tarun's figure and physique would put many young fitness enthusiasts to shame. He has set an example not only for his counterparts but…
Odisha-Born Woman Entrepreneur Brings Ray Of Hope For Cancer Patients
Bhubaneswar: At a time when many in the country find it difficult to afford paying for cancer treatment, a woman entrepreneur Dr Nusrat Sanghamitra from Balasore district of Odisha has taken a great step forward in medical science bringing…
Bhadrak ASHA Worker Clears Matric Exam At Age Of 57
Bhadrak: A 57-year-old ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) worker of Bhadrak has proved that education knows no age bar by clearing the annual matriculation examination in Odisha this year after repeated attempts.
Swarnalata Pati, a…
Cuttack College Girl Sets Example As Zomato Delivery Agent
Cuttack: As many families have lost the means of earning their livelihood due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a college girl in Cuttack city has set an example by taking up the work of a food delivery agent to sustain her family.
Bishnupriya…
Transgender Turns Last Companion For Covid-19 Victims In Angul
Angul: At a time when family members and relatives are not coming forward to perform the last rites of Covid-19 victims, a transgender in Angul district of Odisha has become the last companion of such corpses.
Chinmayi Das, a transgender…
Traditional Woman YouTuber From Odisha Breaks Stereotypes
Jajpur: A woman YouTuber from Odisha has been breaking stereotypes through many of her videos proving that women living in rural areas are by no means inferior to others. Videos of her adventures, from riding a horse to driving a truck and…
Cuttack’s Zareen Mushtaq Helps For Marriage Of Poor Girls During Lockdown
Cuttack: Zareen Mushtaq of Cuttack who had earlier been appreciated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for her efforts in helping the most needy during the lockdown last year continues her selfless service by helping for the marriage of poor…