New Delhi, 23rd Sept 2025: The second phase of GST reforms is set to begin across the country. Ahead of this day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, saying that a GST savings festival is about to start nationwide. This is a step towards a self-reliant India. Prime Minister Modi said that this phase of GST reforms is an important step toward a self-reliant…
Chief Minister Participates in Namo Yuva Run Marathon
Bhubaneswar, 23rd Sept 2025: To promote a drug-free India, the Department of Sports and Youth Services, along with the BJP’s youth wing, organized the Namo Yuva Run Marathon. Around 10,000 young men and women ran from Kalinga Stadium to Janata Maidan. Leading the run were Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Sports Minister Suryavanshi Suraj, Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gand, MLA Babu Singh, MLA Siddhanta Mahapatra,…
Public Demands State Recognition for Undivided Koraput
Nabarangpur,23rd Sept 2025: The Nabarangpur Action Committee held a journalists’ conference at the local Trupti Lodge demanding the formation of a new state by carving out the undivided Koraput district. The conference was chaired by convener Lalit Mohan Nayak. Present at the meeting were lawyer Ramprasad Patra, Manasita Takri, Anarkali Kuldeep, advisor Gnanendra Pattnayak, treasurer Ranjan Karmika, organization editor Sanatan Dash, S.D. Sudhir Patra, Abdul…
NCC Officers Visit OV Kalyansinghpur for Interaction and Inspection
Kalyansinghpur,23rd Sept 2025: : Officers of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) visited the local Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OV). The students warmly welcomed the guests. On this occasion, a new NCC classroom was inaugurated at the school. The ceremony was presided over by the honorable chairman Alok Kumar Pattnayak. The main guests at the meeting included Karpool Rakesh Chandra Bharadwaj, honored guest senior GCI member Protima…
Kidney Disease Ravages Bhalukahudi Tribal Settlement: 60 Deaths in 3 Years
Korei,23rd Sept 2025: — In the village of Sahire under Gohiragadia Panchayat, Pataranga, Korei block of Jajpur district, the number of people affected by kidney disease is increasing. In the last three years, nearly 60 residents of this tribal settlement have died, according to villagers. Currently, more than 50 people in the village are suffering from kidney disease and undergoing treatment. Due to inadequate or…
“Atmabodha” Book Released at Shishu Vidyamandir
Padmapur, 23rd Sept 2025: At Khairpali Saraswati Shishu Vidyamandir under the Padmapur subdivision, the life-knowledge book of Meera Bai Panigrahi was unveiled. Similarly, at Kadampada Saraswati Shishu Vidyamandir, poets Sanatan Mishra, Trinath Kaor, Sadhu Charan Nayak, Saroj Kumar Mishra, Pradeep Merli, Sanjay Mishra, Rajendra Meher, Paramananda Thela, Rashmi Mishra, and Kalyani Panda, among others, released the Atmabodha book.
Jhililata Becomes Odisha’s First Level-2 Volleyball Coach
Bhubaneswar, 23rd Sept 2025: Arjun Jhililata Sen has the honor of becoming Odisha’s first FIVB Level-2 Women’s Volleyball Coach. She completed the coaching program organized under the Bahrain Volleyball Association from September 14 to 18 in Manama, Bahrain, under the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). Although the FIVB coaching program begins with Level-1, Jhililata, being a former international player, was directly admitted to the Level-2 course.…
Aster DM Healthcare joins the United Nations’ Race to Zero’ Campaign, Commits to Net Zero status by 2050
Kochi, September 23, 2025: Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in India, is proud to announce its official membership in the United Nations’ ‘Race to Zero’ campaign, a global alliance committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. As part of its Race to Zero campaign, Aster has successfully commissioned an 8.5 MW solar park in Kasargod, Kerala committing to sustainability…
Dream Project in Balasore: MSME Dept Clears Funds for IDCO Tower
Balasore:23rd Sept 2025: The long-awaited dream of constructing an IDCO Tower in Balasore is set to become a reality. In response to a question raised by local MLA Manas Kumar Dutta in the state assembly regarding the current status of the proposal for the tower’s construction, State Industries Minister Samapad Chandra Swain stated that the project is moving forward. The minister informed that a proposal…
Sundargarh Tops Odisha in Tree Plantation with 10 Lakh Saplings
Sundargarh, 23rd Sept 2025: Sundargarh district of Odisha has emerged as the number one district in the state in terms of tree plantation under the initiative “Ma’ Pain Gachhatie” (A Tree for Mother). Over 10 lakh (1 million) saplings have been planted in various parts of the district as part of this massive green campaign. Key Highlights: On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…
Administration Silent Despite Outcry Over Deplorable Roads
Kotpad, 23rd Sept 2025: In Ambagaon Ward No. 6 under Murvahandi Panchayat of Kotpad block in Koraput district, the condition of the village road has become extremely deplorable. As a result, the villagers are facing severe problems, especially during the rainy season. According to locals, a few years ago, under the Mega Drinking Water Project, pipelines were laid along the road to supply drinking water…
Devotional Fervor Marks This Year’s Navaratri Celebrations
Bhubaneswar, 23rd Sept 2025: Navaratri begins from the Pratipada Tithi (first day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. This year, Sharadiya Navaratri starts from September 22 — that is, today. Mahanavami will be observed on October 1, during which the traditional Kanya Pujan (worship of young girls) will also be performed. Dussehra (Vijayadashami) will be celebrated across the country on October 2. Observing Navaratri is believed to…
On PM’s Birthday, CM Launches “Ek Ped Maa Ke Liye 2.0” as Green Tribute
Nabarangpur, 23rd Sept 2025: On the occasion of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s birthday, an inspiring environmental initiative titled “Ek Ped Maa Ke Liye – 2.0” (A Tree for Mother) was launched in Semala under Papadahandi block of Nabarangpur district. The program was organized by Babulaal Sagar, Coordinator of the Semala Regional Resource Center, with enthusiastic participation from schools, headmasters, teachers, and students. Program Highlights: In…
ECI Survey Targets Voters Born After 1987
New Delhi, 23rd Sept 2025: There has been widespread protest from the streets to Parliament against the ongoing revision of the electoral rolls and the Standardization of Electoral Rolls (SIR) process. Allegations have been raised that the Election Commission (EC) is manipulating the process in favor of the ruling government. Despite the controversy and the case pending in the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of…
Public Meeting Demands Revenue Subdivision Status for Semiliguda
Jeypore,23rd Sept 2025: A public awareness meeting was organized by the Semiliguda Development Council demanding that Semiliguda in Koraput district be granted the status of a Revenue Subdivision. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Semiliguda Development Council, Krushna Singh, Dr. Rajendra Patra, former Koraput MLA Raghuram Padal, former Pottangi MLA Pritam Padhi, former MLA Prafulla Pangi, along with leaders from various political…
Graduates and Postgraduates Queue Up for Home Guard Posts
Koraput, 23rd Sept 2025: On Sunday, a written examination was held for 125 Home Guard posts, for which the required educational qualification was only Class V pass. The exam took place at the D.A.V. Government College, Padia, starting at 7 a.m. and concluding at 11 a.m. However, what stood out was the overwhelming participation of highly educated candidates, including graduates and postgraduates, who eagerly appeared…
Maa Budhi Thakurani Football Tournament Kicks Off with Enthusiasm
Jeypore, 23rd Sept 2025: The Maa Budhi Thakurani Football Tournament has been inaugurated at Bada Kaudi village, located under Dhanpur Gram Panchayat in Jeypore Block, Koraput district. The inaugural match was held between Ekampa and Borigumma, in which Ekampa team emerged victorious with a score of 5–4. The second match took place between Dangara and Makaput teams, where Dangara team won 2–0. In today’s opening…
Unruly Crowd Creates Havoc at Kotpad Festival Grounds
Kotpad, 23rd Sept 2025: The grand Dussehra festival of Goddess Kanakmani Maa Mauli, the presiding deity of Kotpad town in Koraput district, is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur. For ten days, rituals and worship are performed in her honor. During this time, thousands of devotees from neighboring states like Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Kalahandi district come to seek her blessings. On Monday, as part…