Regional language newspapers and its place in Indian press

With the advent of technology, in particular the advancement of the different aspects of the internet, we have started thinking and speaking more and more in English rather than our regional languages. Although this is very important in the current employment scenario and to stay on par with people from different backgrounds and nationalities, it is, at the same time, important to learn and converse in our regional languages too as they define us as Indians.

A very important position in our lives is held by the media which is the main source of news and entertainment. It is heartening to note that there are a lot of newspapers that are published in regional languages all over India. One example is the Odisha Samaya which publishes latest Oriya news. There are also a number of other newspapers and news channels which provide Odia news to the people of Orissa.

Media is not only a source of news and entertainment, it also represents our history and traditions which define our nationality. In such a scenario, media has a lot of power to influence the thought processes and mindset of the people. A major step in this direction is the advancement of the regional languages by operating a part of the media industry in non-English languages. The Odisha Samaya which provides Oriya news is read by a huge majority of the people of Orissa and is much appreciated.

The advantage of Odia news provided by the Odisha Samaya is that it helps in providing information to that section of the population of Orissa who do not have access to an English medium of education, so that they too can make use of opportunities to bring about a change in their lives and country. This newspaper’s popularity is an indication of the extent of its influence in Orissa.

One more reason to pray

Religion is a very important part of the Indian traditions and India is probably one of the few countries where the most amazing and rare forms of worship are seen. This is a country of religious diversity where people worship deities, animals, and even weather. It is really fascinating to see how the beliefs of people who pray so fervently often generate positive vibes and make the impossible happen. In Orissa news today, a very unusual reason and form of prayer has come to light.

Odisha news on the warding off of cyclones

Although it might seem unbelievable, people actually take this very seriously and pray to cows to keep cyclones away. The people in Kendrapara district of Orissa have been observing this from many years as a tradition practiced in the PanaSankranti festival truly believing that this will help protect their village from cyclone attacks. The cows are worshipped for three days every year during this festival by the local Sadhus and sweet foods are offered to the cows during this time. This is believed to create conducive weather conditions in the village and to prevent cyclone attacks.

Celebration of PanaSankrati in Odisha

The celebration of PanaSankrati is well covered by the Odisha news simply because it is a popular tradition taken very seriously by the people of the particular village. It is not known how much the people of the village believe in its worthiness today; however, it has more of a historical importance and is performed as part of tradition during the festival. Just as it was done years ago, cows are invited from places in and around the village by sending messengers carrying betel nuts with them. The cows are then brought with much show and pomp and are gathered in a particular place in the village. The cows are then offered ‘pana’ which is a traditional sweet prepared for this festival and is later distributed among the villagers. This marks the end of the prayers and the cows are then taken back by their owners. This is also done to protect the village from evil spirits.

The true natural resources of Orissa

Orissa is fast speeding towards becoming the industrial and business hub of India and this journey has mainly been possible due to its rich natural resources such as iron ore, bauxite, and chromite. Orissa has been blessed abundantly with these resources and they are the driving force for Orissa’s success in the industrial sector as is evident from the business news today about Orissa. However, Orissa has something more beautiful and natural than these natural resources and they are the lovely and stunning tourist spots.

Destinations highlighted in Odia news

One of the places most often mentioned is Daringbadi, also known as the ‘Kashmir of Orissa’. It is famous for its coffee gardens, pine jungles, and beautiful valleys. The heart of Orissa is dotted with beautiful waterfalls such as the Barehipani Falls and Khandadhar Falls, which are two of the highest falls of India. One of the most popular destinations of Orissa is the Chilika Lake and the Chilika Bird Sanctuary. Other attractions include the Hirakud dam, Khandagiri caves, and the Dhauli hills. The Odisha Samaya is definitely to be commended for providing the Odia news and updates about the true resources of Orissa.

The natural resources of Orissa in business news today

Although the maximum revenue of Orissa comes from industries and agriculture, the tourism industry is fast catching up with the economic targets due to its popular attractions and destinations. Important features from tourism point of view include wildlife reserves and sanctuaries, beaches, temples, festivals, and monuments. Tourism in Orissa has seen a lot of growth due to the efforts of the government in terms of policies, infrastructure development, improvement of tourist destinations, and hospitality services. Also, the state has been very conveniently divided into circuits which enable the tourists to get around easily.

The Orissa tourism industry has a number of investment opportunities in hotels, transportation, and telecommunication. Tourism here also has classes such as beach tourism and medical tourism. There is no doubt that the government of Orissa has very painstakingly brought tourism to its current stage. You can find out more about the latest trends of the Orissa tourism industry in the Odisha Samaya.