Manipal, August 9, 2025: Bioincubator of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University, is set to host the prestigious Manipal Start-Up Expo 2025 on August 25, 2025, at the Advanced Research Centre Campus, Manipal. M-GOKB, a Technology Business Incubator established by MAHE and supported by Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), Government of Karnataka, and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council…
Raksha Bandhan: A Sacred Thread of Language, Culture, and Ethics
By Dr Birbal Jha Some festivals are not only observed and celebrated in the rich fabric of Indian cultural tradition; they are also experienced, felt, lived and transmitted as ethical legacies. During Raksha Bandhan, for example, tying a simple thread takes on a profoundly emotional and moral importance. Traditionally, the festival marks the special bond between brothers and sisters. The sister ties a Rakhi around…
Grand Jhakar Saim Yatra, Immersed in Devotion and Cultural Colors
9th August 2025, Haldwani, Uttarakhand: The grand Jhakar Saim Yatra concluded amidst deep devotion and joy. The journey began from Haldwani and passed through Dana Golu Temple in Almora, Chitai Golu Temple in Almora, Vriddh Jageshwar, and Jageshwar Dham, finally reaching the Jhakar Saim Temple. A special night of devotional singing (bhajan) and jagar (traditional Kumaoni spiritual singing) was organized in the temple premises. During…
Resonance and Taghive Unveil RESO-SMART for Smarter, Faster Learning
Hyderabad, 9th August 2025: Resonance Educational Institutions, a leading name in JEE and NEET coaching, proudly announces the launch of RESO-SMART, an AI-powered learning initiative in collaboration with Taghive, a Samsung-backed education technology company. This groundbreaking step marks a significant advancement in the Indian educational landscape by integrating Artificial Intelligence into classroom learning, benefiting over 20,000 students across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. A Technological Leap in Education RESO-SMART is more…
CrowdStrike Launches New Services to Secure AI Systems and Operationalize AI in the SOC
CrowdStrike announced two new expert-led offerings as part of its expanding AI Security Services portfolio: AI Systems Security Assessment and AI for SecOps Readiness. Expanding on CrowdStrike’s AI Red Team Services introduced in 2024, these services help organizations secure the AI systems powering modern business and safely integrate AI into security operations. As organizations adopt LLMs, copilots, and agentic tools, they face a rapidly expanding…
99 Pancakes Celebrates Raksha Bandhan and the 78th Independence Day with Exclusive offers
Mumbai, 9 August 2025: As August unfolds and brings with it two deeply celebrated occasions – Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day – India’s leading QSR chain, 99 Pancakes, is excited to launch back-to-back special offers to mark the festivities. From heartfelt Rakhi hampers to pancake and waffle specials, these limited-time celebrations aim to bring families and friends together for sweet, memorable moments. Raksha Bandhan Specials…
Nabarangpur Wins Gold in State-Level Saturation Campaign, CM Honours Officials
Bhubaneswar, 9th Aug 2025: Yesterday, at the Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi honored districts and blocks that performed excellently under the State-Level Saturation Campaign. Aspirational districts and blocks that achieved full coverage in health, nutrition, education, agriculture, and other development indicators were felicitated. Among them, Nabarangpur district was awarded a Gold Medal for successfully achieving saturation in six indicators, which…
PT-SMDC Meetings Organised Across Malkangiri Schools
Malkangiri, 9th Aug 2025: – Second round meetings of the Parent-Teacher-School Management and Development Committees were successfully held across 1,166 government and government-aided schools in Malkangiri district. A total of 46,077 parents and school management committee members participated in these meetings. Key topics discussed included the implementation of the “Aas School Jiba” (Let’s Go to School) campaign, ensuring a safe environment for students, raising awareness…
World Tiger Conservation Day Observed at Satiguda Eco Tourism Centre
Malkangiri, 9th Aug 2025: The World Tiger Conservation Day 2025 was observed today by the Malkangiri Forest Division at the Satiguda Eco Tourism Centre. “It’s important to understand that a tiger is not just a ferocious animal – it is a key protector of ecological balance in forests,” the event organizers emphasized. Malkangiri district is geographically linked to vast forested regions stretching from Maharashtra to…
CM Mohan Majhi to Tour Bandaghati Region
Malkangiri , 9th Aug 2025: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will soon visit the Bandaghati area of Malkangiri district. During this visit, he will tour Mudulipada and Ashrahal villages under Khairput block, interacting with residents from 32 villages to understand their living conditions. This visit comes in response to a request from Champa Dhangda Majhi, a young woman from Bandaghati. It is reported that she…
Awareness Day Celebrated at Markelguda Residential Tribal Girls’ Ashram
Malkangiri, 9th Aug 2025: An “Awareness Day” programme was organized today at the Markelguda Residential Tribal Girls’ Ashram, operated by the Tagore Society, Malkangiri. As part of the event, several activities were conducted including: Planting fruit and flower-bearing saplings, Environmental awareness card games, The traditional “Snakes and Ladders” game, and A drawing competition focused on environmental themes. Over 15 types of medicinal, fruit, and flowering…
Malkangiri DEO Conducts School Bag Weight Inspection
Malkangiri, 9th Aug 2025: As per the guidelines of the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) under letter no. 2055/8944/14/07, Block-Level Monitoring Committees and a District-Level Monitoring Committee have been formed in various blocks of Malkangiri district to inspect the weight of school bags carried by students. In this context, today the District Education Officer and Project Coordinator, Chittaranjan Panigrahi, visited Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir…
Dhoya Region in Ali Block Cut Off by Rising Floodwaters
Ali, 9th Aug 2025: In Govindpur village of Ali block, Kendrapara district, the second wave of floods has once again created chaos for local residents. Due to continuous rainfall, the Brahmani, Kharasrota, and Kani rivers are flowing above the danger level. Most villages in the flood-affected Dhoya region are now completely submerged, forcing villagers to live in fear and distress. People, along with their cattle,…
Lack of Safe Drinking Water Forces Villagers to Rely on Floodwater
Ali, 9th Aug 2025: For many years, the residents of Gopalpur village under Narendrapur panchayat in the Ali police station limits have been facing a severe drinking water crisis. The tube wells in the village, which were once the primary source of drinking water, are now either non-functional or release contaminated water mixed with iron and mud. As a result, villagers are forced to consume…
Bridge Collapses in Sanagumuda as Culvert Sinks Amid Heavy Rain
Loraput, 9th Aug 2025: Due to the recent rainfall, the people of Bhooguchhadi 6th ward are facing serious difficulties. Such scenes are visible in the Sadar block under the Umurti Panchayat of Koraput district. Despite the dangerous condition of the long bridge, children cross it daily to attend school. Locals have urged the authorities to immediately repair it. Koshagumuda (297/AP): In Nabarangpur district, under the…
Devotees Visit the Famous Maa Tara Tarini Shakti Peetha
Ganjam , 9th Aug 2025: A visit has been made to the famous Maa Tara Tarini Shakti Peetha located in Ganjam district. This sacred temple is considered one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India and Odisha, revered as a powerful seat of the Divine Mother. Many devotees arrive here to receive prasada (sacred offerings) from the temple. If one contacts the priests in advance…
Ministers Distribute Ration Cards, Input Aid to Farmers in Raighar Block
Raighar, 9th Aug 2025: Odisha Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Minister Krushnachandra Patra and School & Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond visited the Raighar block of Nabarangpur district today. They were welcomed with traditional musical instruments and dance near the Jagannath Temple in Raighar. Each minister was ceremonially offered a traditional honorarium of Rs 800. On the occasion, 25 new beneficiaries received ration cards from…
Redhakhol Holds Sub-Divisional Level Meeting for Independence Day Preparations
Redhakhol, 9th Aug 2025: A preparatory meeting for the Redhakhol sub-divisional level Independence Day celebration was held on Tuesday at the Rajiv Gandhi Hall in the local Block office. The meeting was chaired by Sub-Collector Rashmiranjan, with active participation from officials and dignitaries. Among those present were Tahsildar Prabhat Ranjan Biswal, Assistant Collector Truptimayee Sahu, Sarada Maharana, Ajit Dehura, BDO Rajendra Narayan Senapati, NAC Executive…
MLA Raghuram Mach Urges Approval for Long-Delayed Koraput Bypass Road Project
Koraput, 9th Aug 2025: Koraput MLA Raghuram Mach has urged the central government to approve the long-pending Koraput bypass road project, which local residents have been demanding for the past 25 years. During his visit to New Delhi, the MLA met with Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, requesting them to take necessary steps for early…
“Mo Diary” Boosts Attendance in Second PTM, CRCC’s Efforts Lauded
Papadahandi, 9th Aug 2025: In preparation for the second Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM), the Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC) of Semla cluster, Babu Lal Sagar, undertook dedicated efforts to ensure maximum participation of parents. He engaged in discussions with headmasters and assistant teachers of various schools including Pakanaguda Government Primary School, Dumuripada Government Primary School, and Semla Government High School. To encourage greater turnout at the…
BJD to Gherao DIG Office in Koraput Over Surge in Crimes Against Women
Baipariguda, 9th Aug 2025: Law and order in the Koraput region is reportedly deteriorating, with a sharp rise in crimes against women, including frequent cases of rape and assault being reported from undivided Koraput district. In protest, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leaders and workers from across undivided Koraput will gherao the office of the DIG of South-Western Range and stage a mass protest demanding stronger…