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Software Engineer Turns Successful Fish Farmer In Cuttack
Cuttack: Many persons have switched professions during the Covid-19 pandemic. One among them is a young software engineer from Cuttack district in Odisha who has turned into a successful fish farmer.
Subrat Mohapatra of Cuttack was once…
30 Years To Build A Road By Hand, Meet Nayagarh’s ‘Mountain Man’ Harihar
Nayagarh: There was no direct road to Tulubi village in Banthapur gram panchayat of Nayagarh district, connecting the hilly hamlet to mainland. As many as 30 years of relentless efforts by Harihar Behera and his elder brother has resulted…
Mayurbhanj Dist Admin Appoints First Mankidia Matriculate As Teacher
Baripada: Almost 11 years back in 2010 Baya Mankadia had grabbed headlines as he became the first matriculate from the Mankidia nomadic tribe, one of the 13 particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) in Odisha.
Then Baya, a…
COVID-19 Lockdown: Interactive Edutainment Charms Children In Koraput
Koraput: An innovative initiative by the District Institute of Education & Training (DIET) Jeypore, for imparting education to children from far-flung villages of the district, has supported learning amid trying times.
During the…
Odisha’s Isaak Munda Has Blended Culture And Cuisine, Inspired Many: PM Modi
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' today. During the address, Modi hailed Odisha's Issak Munda for his efforts and creativity amid desperation and struggle.
"The…
Love Is Blind: Visually Impaired Lovebirds Tie The Knot
Balasore: Love knows no bounds or reason. It is a union of hearts which essentially is not dependent on conditions. A marriage of a young couple held in the district is a testimony to divinity of love.
The marriage was solemnised between…
European Devotee Yearning For Jagannath Darshan Stranded In Balasore
Balasore: An European devotee who visits Puri every year during the Rath Yatra for the darshan of Lord Jagannath has been stranded in Balasore for the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Leelabati, who has dedicated her life in…
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.…