Day: August 29, 2025

Jeypore, 29th Aug 2025: Due to low-pressure-induced rainfall in Koraput district, 13 houses collapsed and roofs were blown away on Tuesday in Jeypore tehsil. On Monday night, heavy rains damaged houses in several villages under different panchayats. In Kanga Panchayat’s Khutuguda village, the house of Subhadra Ged collapsed. In Dumuriguda, the house of Urmila Sahu was destroyed. In Phampuni, Hari Bhumia’s house was damaged. In Kalaguda,…

Bhubaneswar, 29th Aug 2025:  The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll is set to begin across the state. Ahead of this, the Directorate of Primary Education has directed all District Education Officers (DEOs) to immediately submit the list of teachers appointed as Booth Level Officers (BLOs). In addition, the list of teachers who have applied online for inter-district transfer has also been sought.…

Nandapur, 29th Aug 2025:  While villagers are busy preparing for Ganesh Puja in local community halls, the historic Ganesh temple at Nandapur block headquarters is lying in a neglected condition. According to locals, though the temple is considered a victory symbol of the Puri Gajapati King’s Kanchi expedition, neither the Endowment Department nor the administration has taken proper care of it. The temple road is…

Kalinga:29th Aug 2025: The annual bird census at Bhitarkanika National Park will begin on August 30 and continue till September 1. The three-day exercise will cover areas like Mathadiya, Lakshmiprasaddia, Durgaprasaddia, Kaging, and Balidia.  Compared to last year, it is expected that the number of birds will be higher this year.

Bhubaneswar, 29th Aug 2025: School children can now travel free of cost in government buses. By showing their identity cards, they will be allowed to travel without buying tickets. Through the Chief Minister Bus Service, students from Class I to Class XII will get this free travel facility. If students are in uniform and show their ID cards, their tickets will be waived. This decision…

Bhubaneswar: 29th Aug 2025:In a major decision to strengthen school education, the Odisha government will establish a single Board of Secondary Education by merging the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) and the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE). Chief Minister announced the decision during a meeting with the School & Mass Education Department today. Alongside, it was also declared that all students up to Class…

Papadahandi, 29th Aug 2025:At Nuaguda village under Beheda Panchayat of Umerkote Block in Nabarangpur district, urea fertilizer was distributed today at the Alekh Mahima Fertilizer Office. Farmers often face severe difficulties in procuring urea fertilizer during the cultivation season. While some genuine dealers provide fertilizer to farmers at the right time, a few registered dealers resort to black marketing, charging farmers extra money and exploiting…

Puri, 29th Aug 2025: A breastfeeding room will soon be established within the premises of the Jagannath Temple (Srimandir), Puri. The temple administration has announced this initiative for the convenience of devotees. Every day, a large number of devotees visit the Srimandir, among whom many mothers come with their infants. Since these children are dependent on breastfeeding, such a facility is being arranged to support…

Bhubaneswar,29th Aug 2025: In a historic move to transform Odisha’s economy and strengthen India’s intellectual leadership in the digital economy, the state government has taken a major step. On Friday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (i-GFTCH) and the initiative ‘Bharatnetra’ at Mayfair Hotel, Bhubaneswar. Through this initiative, over 7,000 students in Odisha will receive world-class training in…

Bhubaneswar, 29th Aug 2025: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday inaugurated the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (i-GFTCH) and launched ‘Bharatnetra’. On the occasion, the CM said this initiative will strengthen India’s global leadership in the digital economy, with Odisha playing a key role in making India a world economic leader. The hub has been launched in collaboration with Global Finance and Technology…

Rayagada, 29th Aug 2025: Growing resentment is being witnessed among Rayagada town residents over the deplorable condition of the overbridge. To address the matter, a BJP delegation met Chief Engineer of the National Highways Department, Naveen Kumar Patel, in Bhubaneswar and apprised him of the bridge’s worsening state. According to BJP MP candidate Kaliram Majhi, the meeting lasted for about an hour. He further informed…

Nabarangpur, 29th Aug 2025:  Two visually impaired students from Nabarangpur district have brought pride to the region by winning medals at the Odisha State Junior and Sub-Junior Athletics Championship. One of them, Bipin Bhoi (90% visually impaired) from Pulsapada village under Chandahandi block’s Dhadipani panchayat, and the other, Jagannath Chalan (40% visually impaired) from Antasaruguda village under Kosagumuda block’s K. Semala panchayat, are both pursuing…

Uttarakhand, 29th Aug 2025:  Once again, a cloudburst in Uttarakhand has caused severe devastation. In Chamoli district’s Dharali, torrential rains triggered a massive cloudburst, leading to widespread destruction. Due to landslides, one woman lost her life, and several people are missing. Many houses have been buried under mud and debris, while vehicles and motorcycles were washed away. The incident occurred late last night, resulting in serious damage. Mud and slush have…

Sambalpur, 29th Aug 2025: Due to safety-related modernization works at Jharsuguda station under Chakradharpur Division of South Eastern Railway, train services in three directions from Jharsuguda will be affected between August 24 and September 11, according to a press release from Railways. The following trains will remain cancelled during the notified period: 18125/18126 Rourkela–Puri–Rourkela Express: Cancelled from Aug 24 to Sep 2, also on Sep…

Sundargarh,29th Aug 2025:  The very utterance of the six words “Punashcha Pruthibi” (“The Earth Again”) reminds us that the planet we inherited to live on is being destroyed due to our lack of awareness and reckless attitude. To rebuild it and hand it over to the next generation, not only awareness but also a soldier-like fight is required. Only when this environmental movement takes the…

Jeypore, 29th Aug 2025: Due to continuous rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system, water levels have risen in the reservoirs of four major hydroelectric projects in undivided Koraput district. Compared to last year, the Indravati and Machhkund reservoirs are holding more water, while the Upper Kolab and Balimela reservoirs have slightly lower levels than the previous year. Since none of the reservoirs have reached the…

West Bengal, 29th Aug 2025:  During his visit to West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three metro lines in Kolkata by flagging them off. Metro service in Kolkata first began in 1984, and now with this expansion, the Green, Yellow, and Orange lines have been introduced. Notably, the 6.77 km Yellow Line up to the airport has been made operational, providing direct connectivity between the…

Bhubaneswar, 29th Aug 2025:  The Bhubaneswar–Junagarh Road–Bhubaneswar Express has now been fully upgraded to modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches, ensuring improved safety, comfort, and travel experience for passengers. The upgraded service will begin from Bhubaneswar on August 25 and from Junagarh Road on August 26. Until now, this train had been operating with one LHB rake and one traditional ICF rake. With this upgrade, the…