Rupali, the beautiful girl : ( part -1) By Lokanath Mishra Hari Mishra’s life took a drastic turn when he was just 14 years old and in class 8th. His father, a priest in the revered Prabhu Shri Jagannath temple complex in Puri, passed away, leaving behind a family struggling to make ends meet. The […]
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Three Pivotal Decisions By Lokanath Mishra Chitra’s life was shaped by three pivotal decisions that forever altered her path. The first was her unwavering determination to pursue an engineering degree despite her family’s financial struggles. Her father, a low-paid employee, had already shouldered the expenses of her brother’s engineering education, making it a challenge for
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Dayanidhi a retired state administrative officer By Lokanath Mishra Dayanidhi and his wife, Malati, lived in a large cottage on their farm, surrounded by vast fields and trees. After retirement, Dayanidhi had built this cottage, where they resided with a middle-aged widow woman who took care of them. Despite their children being successful IT professionals
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Sita married to a driver By Lokanath Mishra Mandira retired from the government service while she was serving in the post of Sepoy and after six months of her retirement,Naresh retired from the post of Assistant Commissioner but would often receive visits from Mandira, who sought his guidance on pension benefits and personal matters. Mandira
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Celebrating Chhenapoda Divisha : The Birth of a Beloved Odia Sweet By Lokanath Mishra: Today, April 11th, is celebrated as Chhenapoda Divisha, marking the birth of a traditional Odia sweet, Chhenapoda. The story of Chhenapoda’s creation is deeply rooted in the devotion and perseverance of Bidya Dhara Sahu, a resident of Dasapalla.Bidya Dhara Sahu’s journey
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A Noble Initiative was spoiled By Lokanath Mishra The association of executive officers of a central government department came together to address a pressing concern. Many members were succumbing to serious illnesses, and the CGHS Wellness Centers were often slow to respond. To bridge this gap, the association decided to establish a benevolent fund to
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A Complex Family History By Lokanath Mishra Naresh, an Assistant Commissioner in the Central Excise Department, had a subordinate named Mandira, who worked as a sepoy. Mandira was the wife of Gopi, a refugee from East Pakistan who had a tumultuous past. During the partition, Gopi lost his wife, three children, and all his properties,
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The Air Customs Intelligent Officer By Lokanath Mishra Rani, a sharp and dedicated Inspector of Central Excise, took on a new challenge as an Air Customs Officer at a major Indian airport from 2007 to 2009. Her exceptional vigilance and expertise led to numerous seizures of illicit goods, including the following:
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A Complex Family Dynamic By Lokanath Mishra Pabitra Gochayat, a 52-year-old widower, worked as a peon in a central government office in Bhubaneswar. He lived with his three unmarried children: his elder son Kabi, an electrician; his third daughter, Lovely, who was in college; and his youngest son Santosh was in school.His two married daughters
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A Heartbreaking Story of School Life By Lokanath Mishra I’ll share a story about my classmate, Muna, a friendly and determined boy who faced incredible hardships in his life. Despite being born with physical challenges and losing his father at birth, Muna remained hopeful and determined to overcome his difficulties. His mother struggled with heart
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