There are dishes that satisfy hunger—and then there are dishes that feed the soul. Ghanta Tarkari, a traditional mixed vegetable curry from Odisha, belongs to the latter. It’s not just food—it’s tradition, gratitude, community, and culture all simmered into one pot. Most Odia households prepare Ghanta on special religious occasions, and one such day is Garbhana Sankranti (or Tula Sankranti)—celebrated during the harvest season in…
Pan Shop Owner Dies After Roof Collapse
Koraput, 16th Sept 2025: A tragic incident occurred in front of the Koraput Police Headquarters. A pan shop owner died after the roof of a market complex building collapsed. The shopkeeper, who was critically injured in the accident, was rescued and shifted to the Medical College, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival. The rescue operation was carried out under the supervision of the Superintendent of…
Model Cattle Shelter in the Capital
Bhubaneswar, 16th Sept 2025: A model cattle shelter will be constructed in Bhubaneswar. The shelter will be built at a cost of ₹40 crore. Stray cows and cattle in Bhubaneswar will be housed there. The capital city will be completely freed from stray cows and cattle. The government has made a major plan for this. Land for the model cattle shelter has already been identified.
Help Needed for Depressed Individuals
Bhubaneswar, 16th Sept 2025: A suicide prevention and precious life safety awareness program was organized on Saturday by the National Crime Investigation Bureau Odisha at the Khageswar Vidyalaya campus in Samantarapur Panchayat, Rasulpur block. The program was chaired by teacher Mahendra Kumar Mahanti. Under the direct supervision of Bijnor district officer Baidyanathan Sahu, the main guest was Rasulpur Block Assistant Education Officer Prabhanjan Pati, chief speaker…
Telugu Film ‘Comrade Kalyan’ Shooting in Raniduduma
Nandapur,16th Sept 2025: While attracting the natural beauty and environment of Koraput district, the shooting of the Telugu film ‘Comrade Kalyan’ is currently going on in Raniduduma, Nandapur on Saturday. The film is jointly produced by Kona Film Corporation and Skanda Vahan Mos Mason Pictures LLP. The film is directed by Janaki Ram Marella. The shooting is being done at more than 40 locations across…
Coordination Meeting Held for Dussehra Celebrations at Papadahandi
Papadahandi,16th Sept 2025: A coordination meeting was held on Saturday at the Papadahandi Block Assembly Hall regarding the upcoming Dussehra festival. The meeting was chaired by Thana Officer Deepak Kumar Jena. Key officials like Block Vice President Sushanta Kumar Behera, BDO Kapildeb Sahu, Tahasildar Tapan Kumar Nayak, and SDPO Satyajit Kandelakal were present. Members of two Puja committees under Papadahandi police jurisdiction and local citizens…
DEO Compelled to Walk as Village Lacks Road Connectivity
Tentulikhunti, 16th Sept 2025: During the last Panchayat elections, the villagers of Lodipadar and Baradayojodi under Tentulikhunti block, Nabarangpur district, had boycotted voting demanding the construction of a proper road. However, even after all this time, no permanent road has been constructed to these villages. In a recent incident on Friday, a senior district-level official was forced to walk on foot to perform his official…
‘Let’s Go to School’ Campaign Awareness Program Organized
Debagarh /16th Sept 2025: As part of the ‘Aasa School Jiba’ (Let’s Go to School) campaign, a special awareness program was held in Tileibani Block, particularly at Gogua-Prabhasuni Jagannath Gedera Kujur. The chief guest Prasanna Kumar Sahu, along with Headmistress Arjana Patra, District Samagra Shiksha Yojana Coordinator Tapan Sahu, and Additional Cluster Education Officer Sushanta Sahu, were present on the dais. They spoke about the…
Block-Level Sports Talent Selection Camp Organized at Riamal
Riamal | 16th Sept 2025: A Block-Level Sports Talent Selection Camp was successfully conducted at the playground of Naulipada Government High School, organized by the Riamal Block Education Department. On the occasion of the inaugural event, Prafulla Kumar Kalo, Cluster Education Officer of Riamal, attended as the Chief Guest, while Banita Behera and Maheshwar Behera, both Additional Cluster Education Officers, attended as Honoured Guests. All…
“Healthy Women, Empowered Families” Campaign to Begin in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur | 16th Sept 2025: The district will launch the ‘Healthy Women, Empowered Families’ Campaign from September 17 to October 2. On this occasion, a district-level coordination meeting was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain on September 11, 2025. Officials from departments such as Health, Education, Women & Child Development, District Social Welfare, and Mission Shakti attended the meeting. During this…