Konark: A five-day World Peace Mahayangya is being held at Aludandapatana village near Nayahat in Gop block of Puri district. On this occasion, Narayan Seva was conducted on Wednesday with the cooperation of villagers and generous individuals. The Mahayangya festival, led by Pandit Amulya Kumar Mishra and his team, witnessed Navaghana Behera as the main organizer and Manju Lata Behera as the chief patron. With…
Jagar Yatra Preparations in Full Swing at Gupteswar
Baipariguda: Only 6 days remain. On the upcoming 26th, Maha Shivaratri will be observed, and the renowned Shaiva pilgrimage site, Gupteswar, will celebrate the Jagar Yatra. Keeping this in mind, administrative preparations are in full swing. Trees along both sides of the road from the sub-divisional headquarters to the pilgrimage site are being painted white. Potholes on the road are being repaired. Our correspondent, Sarbeswar…
Kotpad Hills Explosives Factory: Administration and Forest Dept Caught Unaware
Kotpad: The hill near Sukuta Majhiguda village under Kusumi Panchayat in Kotpad Block has become a potential hazard. For the past 7 to 8 years, an Andhra-based businessman has reportedly been manufacturing explosives in a house located on the hill and supplying them elsewhere. However, neither the administration nor the forest department has any knowledge of this matter. The police have also stated that they…
Authorities Launch Encroachment Eviction Drive in Hirakud Colony
Sambalpur: To widen the roads in areas under Sambalpur Municipal Corporation, encroachments are being removed. As part of this process, on Tuesday, the corporation’s enforcement department carried out an eviction drive along the road stretching from the local Municipality Square through Hirakud Colony to Jail Square. Illegal permanent and temporary constructions on government land, violating regulations, were demolished by the municipal authorities in the presence…
Seven Sarpanches Urge CM for Panchayat Samiti & Block Status for Govindapalli
Khairaput: Seven sarpanches have submitted a demand to the Chief Minister through the District Collector for granting Panchayat Samiti and Block status to Govindapalli in Malkangiri district. Govindapalli serves as the gateway to Malkangiri district. Many years ago, the block headquarters was located in Govindapalli, but over time, it was shifted to Khairaput. As a result, several villages under Khairaput block—such as Badadural, Madkapadar, and…
Odisha Gears Up for the 4th State-Level Convocation Festival 2025
Polasara: The 4th State-Level Convocation Festival – 2025 was grandly celebrated by the renowned literary organization “Gunjan Sahitya Sansad” in Kabisuryanagar, Ganjam district. The event featured retired senior administrative officer Shri Durga Prasad Dash as the chief guest, while Shri Simanchal Mishra served as the keynote speaker. Distinguished guests included eminent literary figure Shri Murali Dhar Nanda, Professor Dr. Samir Kumar Bhoi, and Dr. Sushant…
Honest Auto Driver Finds and Returns Lost iPad at Joranda Mela
Parjang, Dhenkanal: In a commendable act of honesty, an auto driver has decided to return a valuable iPad found at the Joranda Mela. According to reports, Bapun Raut, an auto owner from Katarapada village under Kandarasingha Panchayat in Parjang police limits, discovered the iPad seven days ago while on a hired trip to the famous Joranda Mela. To locate the rightful owner, he shared information…