Tihidi,1st Sept 2025: In an unusual and dramatic incident, a bull climbed atop a 60-foot high water tank but was unable to come down on its own. Fire personnel initially struggled to bring it down safely. Eventually, a chain-pulling machine was used to rescue the animal. This bizarre event took place on Thursday in Talabandh village, under Saya Panchayat in the Tihidi block of Bhadrak…
Traditional Karate Academy Achieves Remarkable Success
Chatia, 1st Sept 2025: The 19th State Satolan Karate Championship was held over two days on the 23rd and 24th at the Biju Patnaik Indoor Sports Complex in Balasore. Participants from the Traditional Karate Academy located in Chatia (Jajpur) and Tangi (Cuttack) achieved remarkable success in the event. From the academy, 1 participant represented Cuttack, and 17 participants represented Jajpur. Together, they won a total of…
Nabakalebara to Be Held at Majhighariani Temple; Rs36 Cr Renovation in 18 Months
Rayagada., 1st Sept 2025: A project worth Rs 36 crore has been initiated for the Nabakalebara (renovation and redevelopment) of the temple of Goddess Majhighariani, the presiding deity of Rayagada. The renovation work will be undertaken by Kashi Kanchana Construction Company. An amount of Rs 26 crore has already been credited to the temple trust’s account as part of the sanctioned grant. The company has informed…
Villagers Demand Inclusion in Antyodaya Housing Scheme
Nandapur,1st Sept 2025: Eight years have passed since her husband’s death, and now Shashi Khemundu of Bankeiput village, Umbel Panchayat, Lamptaput Block, Koraput District, is struggling to raise her two daughters and a son. Living in an unsafe asbestos-roofed mud house, she survives on widow pension and subsidized rice from her ration card. She says that her life is being sustained entirely by her pension.…
UGC Recognition Granted to Vikram Dev University, Boost for Students
Jeypore, 1st Sept 2025: Good news for the students of Vikram Dev University – the University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially granted recognition to the university. Its name has now been included in the UGC-approved list. UGC’s Joint Secretary has also sent an official letter to the university registrar regarding the same. With this recognition, all certificates and degrees issued by the university will now…
350 Tons of IFFCO Urea Reaches District, Farmers Get Temporary Relief
Jeypore, 1st Sept 2025: The IFFCO company has brought temporary relief to farmers by supplying 350 tons of urea. The fertilizer has not been provided to private dealers. Instead, it has been supplied to various LAMPs (Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies) across the district. IFFCO Deputy Field Manager Bishwaranjan Jayasingh stated that the company has sent the urea directly to LAMPs in different blocks. Additional Director (ADO)…
Nabarangpur Farmers Using 48 Kg More Fertilizer per Hectare Than National Average
Nabarangpur, 1st Sept 2025: The soil of Nabarangpur is becoming toxic for maize cultivation. Environmentalists and the district agriculture department have expressed concern about whether even grass will grow in the soil in a few years. This has become a warning bell for farmers and residents of Nabarangpur. A significant portion of Odisha’s chemical fertilizers is being used in the soil of Nabarangpur district. While…
Flood Concern Rises as Water Level Increases in Jola Put Reservoir
Nandapur, 1st Sept 2025: The water level in the Jola Put Reservoir located in the Nandapur block has been steadily increasing due to the heavy rainfall in the region. As of Tuesday morning (8 AM), the water level had reached 2748.15 feet, up from 2745 feet the previous day. In response to the rising water level, the authorities have opened the 5th and 6th gates of…
Boundary Delimitation for 2027 Census Set to Be Finalized by Dec 31
Bhubaneswar, 1st Sept 2025: The Revenue Department has announced that all boundary determinations for the 2027 Census will be completed by December 31, 2026. This includes defining boundaries for districts, sub-divisions, tehsils, revenue villages, and municipalities. According to the announcement, the boundary delimitation for the census will need to be finished within this timeline, and these boundaries will remain fixed from January 2026 to March…
Farmers’ Discontent Grows in Koraput Over Unresolved Issues
Koraput, 1st Sept 2025: Koraput district is home to nearly three lakh hectares of cultivable land, of which around 99,000 hectares are used for rice cultivation, along with crops like maize, groundnut, mustard, and various oilseeds. Agriculture remains the primary livelihood for a large section of the district’s population, with four different varieties of rice grown predominantly in the region. Despite the prominence of agriculture,…