Day: September 27, 2025

Kolnara, 27th Sept 2025:  A Block-Level Science Seminar was organized yesterday at the premises of Jagadamba Government Higher Secondary School, located in Kolnara. In this event, one selected student each from nine government high schools across the block participated, presenting their thoughts and projects on the topic: “Quantum Age: Potential and Challenges” (KA/2 Yugara Arambha, Sambhavana o Ahwana). The students showcased their scientific understanding and…

Umerkote, 27th Sept 2025: 10th day of Maa Banadurga’s Shodasha Upachara Puja and the 2nd day of Navaratri celebrations. On this occasion, a large gathering of devotees can be seen at the Banadurga Temple in Umerkote town. All arrangements have been made to ensure a peaceful and well-managed darshan experience for the devotees. The temple is adorned and vibrant for the nine-day-long Navaratri festival, during…

Raighar, 27th Sept 2025:  A Block-level Sports and Games Competition was successfully organized at Government High School, Turudihi. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of around 160 students from various schools under Raighar Block, who showcased their talents and achieved commendable success in different sports disciplines. At the concluding ceremony, a celebratory event was held. The event was chaired by Block Education Officer (BEO) Bikash…

Kotpad 27th Sept 2025:  A blood donation camp was organized in the premises of Kotpad College on the occasion of the Foundation Day of the National Service Scheme (NSS), in a joint collaboration with Sambad. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Shesha Nanda Mishra, Principal of Kotpad College. Key contributors included NSS Coordinators Hemanta Dalai and Indira Behera, Youth Red Cross representatives Ballabhayani, Malavika Patnaik,…

Nabarangpur, 27th Sept 2025:  A health camp was organized at the premises of Badambada Primary Health Centre in Kosagumuda Block of Nabarangpur district under the nationwide initiative ‘Sustha Nari Sashakta Parivaar Abhiyaan’ launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On this occasion, the program was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Sarbeswar Bahinipati, the In-charge Medical Officer of Badambada Primary Health Centre. The event was graced…

Khaira, 27th Sept 2025:  Janahit Yuvak Sangh, a voluntary organization established in Khaira block of Baleshwar district, is engaged in various service activities including the Swachh Bharat (Clean India) campaign and tree plantation. In this context, under the leadership of Padesta Mukti Kant Panigrahi, a tree plantation drive was carried out on 24/09/25 in the Khaira block area. Members of the organization and office bearers…

Cuttack,27th Sept 2025:  The educational institution Kanchamati, located in Sector-9 of Markatnagar, celebrated the sacred Guru Day. The program was held under the chairmanship of educationist and founder president of Raghunathjiu College, Satyajit Mahapatra. The former president of Chowdwar College, Professor Jayakrishna Mahant, was the chief guest. Educationist Dr. Jnanaguru Das was the main speaker. Former Doordarshan cameraman Ashok Mahanti and engineer Guruprasad Prusti attended…

Koraput, 27th Sept 2025:  Since September 14, the “Cleanliness is Service” program under the Swachh Bharat Mission has been ongoing in the district, and till today, it has been observed running up to the Gati block on the 17th. Today, in Dashamantapur block, under the important chairmanship of Maheshwar Das, BRC, the program was conducted involving PR members from 16 panchayats of the block. Starting…

Nabarangpur, 27th Sept 2025:  The district Kinnar Sangh has provided financial assistance to Ashok Patra, the organizer of the ongoing Dussehra Cup Football Tournament held in Nabarangpur district headquarters, for the smooth conduct of the tournament. The financial aid was given on behalf of the Sangh by the editor of Kinnar Sangh, Chumuki Kinnar. On this occasion, Manoj Kumar Pattnayak, president of Kinnar Sangh, expressed…

Jharasuguda, 27th Sept 2025:  : The world’s longest river dam, the Hirakud Dam, has completed 68 years. This massive project in independent India was dedicated to the nation by India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on January 13, 1957, with the aim of national development. Due to this dam, 365 villages, 200 temples, and about 185,000 acres of land were submerged under 742 square…

Nabarangpur, 27th Sept 2025:  With the support of Nabarangpur Town Football Academy, the first-ever night football final was held at the local college football ground in Nabarangpur district. At the inaugural event, distinguished guests including Prahlad Tripathi, Editor of the District Sports Association, M. Bala Krishna Rao, Vice President, and Editor Manoj Kumar Pattnayak encouraged the players. Before the start of the Dashahara Cup final,…

Kendujhar,27th Sept 2025:  Kendujhar district, known as a mining area, contributes a significant portion of mining revenue to the state treasury. Following the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Mining Sector Welfare Scheme (PMKKY), a rule mandates the formation of a district mining trust to promote development in mining-affected areas. Consequently, a list of mining-affected areas in Kendujhar district has been published. For the past few…

Nandapur/27th Sept 2025:  – The Board of Secondary Education has corrected an error in the matriculation certificate of a student from Gatarakanda village under Padua Panchayat in Nandapur block of Koraput district. The corrected certificate has been received by Gopal, the student, under the “Mo School” initiative after the issue was published in Dharitri. After the news was published, the Board took steps to rectify…

Bhubaneswar,  27th Sept 2025:  The government has extended his tenure till 30th May 2026.  He will continue in his position until further orders are issued.  The Ministry of Defence has released information regarding the extension of his tenure.

Bhubaneswar, 27th Sept 2025:  5,000 medical seats have been increased in government medical colleges across the country.  The Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of medical education capacity. Approval has been granted for the large-scale expansion of postgraduate and undergraduate medical education in the country. The Union Cabinet has approved an increase of 5,023 MBBS seats.  The Cabinet has also approved an increase of 5,000 PG (postgraduate) medical seats.

Kolanara, 27th Sept 2025:  Gode Toika, a 40-year-old destitute and impoverished widow from Parsikupa village under Katikana Panchayat in Kolanara block, will soon receive a pucca house under the Antyodaya Scheme. To verify and process her eligibility, Nodal Officer and Rural Housing BPC Kumudini Sahu along with Tagging Officer Santosh Pandu (GRS of Katikana Panchayat) visited Gode’s home in Jharsuguda hamlet. On September 27, she…

Kendrapara, 27th Sept 2025:  This year, for the first time, the Odisha State Government announced financial assistance for Gajalakshmi Puja mandaps in Dhenkanal district. However, Kendrapara, which has an equally rich and grand tradition of Laxmi Puja, was not included in the beneficiary list, sparking widespread dissatisfaction among puja committee members and the general public in the district. Many organizers are preparing to approach the…

Kolnara, 27th Sept 2025:  A meeting of the Odisha State ASHA Workers’ Union, operated under the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), was held at the Community Health Center hall in Kolnara. The event was conducted under the leadership of Kolnara Block Secretary Subasina Piripaka, with the coordination of District Secretary Geetanjali Dial and Treasurer Pushpanjali Behura. Special guests at the meeting included: Jogeshwar Das, State Vice…

Koraput, 27th Sept 2025:  The implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Koraput district has been sluggish, with 16,600 houses still incomplete over a span of 7 years. Despite having received work orders, many beneficiaries have failed to complete house construction within the stipulated time. Previously, houses were provided under the Indira Awas Yojana. Since the 2016-17 financial year, PMAY has been supplying…

Jeypore, 27th Sept 2025:  For the first time, the Parabeda region will host Durga Puja, and the organizing committee is leaving no stone unturned to make it a memorable event. A magnificent entry gate (torana) resembling the Kedarnath Temple has been constructed near Satyadhikari Chhak, which is expected to mesmerize the city’s residents. From September 28 (Saptami), Goddess Durga will be worshipped at the mandap.…