Nandapur, 29th Sept 2025: As the royal family of Jeypore shifted from Nandapur in Koraput district, the traditions, rituals, and ceremonial practices have continued to thrive in the region. In keeping with these age-old customs, the Dussehra flag was ceremonially hoisted on Monday in front of the Kacheri House (the old palace/old police station), symbolizing the royal lineage and marking the beginning of the Dussehra…
Kolkata Waterlogged After Torrential Rain
Kolkata, 29th Sept 2025: Kolkata is waterlogged due to heavy rain. The city is submerged everywhere — water and more water. Roads, ghats are flooded; water has entered homes. Five deaths have been reported due to rain-related incidents. Continuous rainfall has been ongoing since yesterday. Waterlogging has occurred in various places. Low-lying areas remain submerged in water. The rain has become a major obstacle for Durga Puja preparations. A record 247 mm rainfall…
Independent Worship Observed at Shakti Peethas; Goddess Mangala Appears in Kalakali Attire
Cuttack,29th Sept 2025: On the second day of Navaratri Puja, the Shakti Peethas of Cuttack reverberated with the chants of mantras. Rituals including homa (fire rituals) and other sacred rites are being performed at temples. The presiding deity of Cuttack city, Maa Cuttack Chandi, is giving darshan in her Matangi avatar. Maa Gadachandi is seen in her Bagalamukhi form, while Maa Jhanjirimangala appears in her…
Cement Price Comparison: Rates Per 50 KG Bag Across Brands
Bhubaneswar, 29th Sept 2025: Brand PPC-43 OPC-53 Weight UltraTech 380 400 50 KG Ambuja 360 390 50 KG ACC 360 390 50 KG Dalmia 370 400 50 KG Ramco 400 420 50 KG Birla 410 460 50 KG JK Cement 380 390 50 KG Bangur 380 410 50 KG Birla White 1000 1000 50 KG 💬 Notes: PPC (Portland Pozzolana Cement) and OPC (Ordinary Portland…
Tragic Accident: Sports Teacher Killed by Truck
Digapahandi , 29th Sept 2025: A tragic road accident occurred near Taptapani Ghat, a scenic spot on the Ganjam-Gajapati border, on Tuesday evening, resulting in the untimely death of a sports teacher after being hit by a speeding truck. The deceased has been identified as Ramkrushna Panigrahi (32), a resident of Padmanabhapur village in Digapahandi Block. He was serving as a Physical Education Teacher (PET) at…
onstable Trainees Take the Oath in Passing-Out Parade
Chandikhole,29th Sept 2025: The passing-out ceremony of constable trainees of the Odisha State Excise Department was held on Wednesday at the Solar Police Training Centre near Chadheia in Badachana Block, Jajpur District, under the chairmanship of Ashok Kumar Dehuri. The trainees, after completing a long and rigorous training program, are now ready to be deployed in active duty under the Excise Department. Odisha Minister of…
Koraput Students Excel in Exam Results, Spotlight on Regional Development Needed
Borigumma , 29th Sept 2025: The results of the Odisha Civil Services Examination were published on Friday. Students from the four districts of the undivided Koraput have made a significant mark in the examination. According to available information at the time of writing this report, more than 15 candidates from these districts have cleared the exam and qualified to serve the state of Odisha. The…
MGNREGA Block-Level Public Hearing Camp Organized in Raighar
Raighar, 29th Sept 2025: A block-level public hearing camp on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) was held today at the Raighar Block Conference Hall in Nabarangpur district. Key Participants: Chief Guest: Prakash Mishra, Sub-Collector, Nabarangpur Chairperson: Tehsildar and BDO Nitu Singh Other dignitaries: Vaibhav Sutan Chalan, District Social Auditor Sudhanshu Shekhar Sahu, District Coordinator S.S. Bhuyan, Additional Programme Officer Debendra Mishra,…
Nine-Day Festival of Maa Bhandar Gharani Begins in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur,29th Sept 2025: The nine-day Sharadiya Dussehra festival of Maa Bhandar Gharani, the presiding deity of Nabarangpur, commenced on Monday. This year also marks the 27th anniversary of the new temple construction of Maa Bhandar Gharani. The deity is considered the guardian of wealth, prosperity, and life. The temple of Maa Bhandar Gharani is located near the old palace road in Nabarangpur town. Originally worshipped…
Foundation Stone Laid for Martyr Ishwar Talia’s Statue
Jeypore, 29th Sept 2025: Odia soldier Ishwar Talia, from Baipariguda block in Koraput district, was martyred during a tank firing practice. In his memory, a foundation (Bhumi Pujan) ceremony was held today for installing his statue at a location between Bhaluguda and Badaguda in the Kenduguda Gram Panchayat. Martyr Ishwar Talia was a resident of Badaguda village, under Kenduguda Panchayat of Baipariguda Block, and had…
National Service Scheme (NSS) Day Celebrated Across the State
Jeypore,29th Sept 2025: The National Service Scheme (NSS) Bureau of Vikram Dev University, Jaypur, Koraput district, organized a program to commemorate the foundation day of the NSS. In the event, Vice-Chancellor Professor Devi Prasad Mishra attended as the Chief Guest, while Registrar Mr. Maheshwar Chandra Nayak, Chairman of the Postgraduate Council Dr. Prashanta Kumar Patra, and Dr. Jhansi Singh, Principal of Semiliguda Degree College, participated…
Villagers Approach Jeypore Sub-Collector Over Grazing and Forest Land Encroachment
Jeypore, 29th Sept 2025: The residents of Bairagipada village have lodged a complaint with the Sub-Collector of Jaypur, alleging illegal encroachment of grazing and forest land by certain individuals. According to the villagers of Bamunia Guda under the Shasahandi Revenue Circle in Borigumma Tehsil, Koraput district, around 100 acres of grazing and forest land in Bairagipada mouza is being illegally occupied. The villagers submitted a…
Sammohan 2025 Concludes with a Powerful Message of Inclusion and Talent
Thiruvananthapuram, September 29, 2025: Sammohan 2025, the National art festival for children with disabilities, concluded today with a vibrant showcase of creativity, resilience, and possibility. Organised by the Different Art Centre (DAC) under the leadership of magician and social innovator Gopinath Muthukad, the two-day national festival brought together over 200 participants from eight states, proving that disability is no barrier to talent. The festival stage…
Borigumma College Hosts Entrepreneurship Promotion Program, Felicitates G. Krishna Rao
Jeypore,29th Sept 2025: An entrepreneurship promotion program was organized at Bhairav Higher Secondary School, located in Borigumma. The program was presided over by the acting principal of the college, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Swain, while Tanmay Pradhan, Youth Leader of the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, Koraput district, attended as the chief speaker. During the program, the speakers emphasized that entrepreneurship is a powerful means to eliminate unemployment and…
Essay Competition on Senior Citizens’ Safety Organized for Students
Jeypore, 29th Sept 2025: An essay competition on the theme of “Challenges faced by senior citizens in the modern era and strengthening intergenerational bonds” was organized at Government High School, Lamataput by the Lamataput Block Administration. Students from various nearby schools participated in the event. Among them: Shrutilekha Das, a Class 12 student from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Higher Secondary School, secured first place. Ishwari R.…
Worship at Mother Basanta’s Seat: Royally Appointed Priests Continue Tradition
Jeypore, 29th Sept 2025: In Jeypore city of Koraput district, there is a very ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Basanta (Mother Basanta) located in the local Sourasahi area. During the time of the Jayapur kings, a small temple was first erected here, the idol of Durga (in the form of Basanta) was installed, and the worship was conducted with the idol seated on a tiger.…
Pregnant Woman Carried on Cot Across River Amid Labor Pain
Dhenkanal, 29th Sept 2025: Once again, a pregnant woman in severe labor pain was carried on a cot across a flooded river due to lack of transportation. The incident took place in Gundichanali Kalamati Sahi under Kanapura Panchayat in Kamakshyanagar block of Dhenkanal district. The woman, Karmi Murmu, began experiencing intense labor pain, and her relatives carried her for nearly 2 kilometers on a cot,…
Plot Allotment for Historic Baliyatra Kicks Off in Cuttack
Cuttack, 29th Sept 2025: Plot Applications for Baliyatra Start . Plot allotment for the historic Baliyatra in Cuttack . The allocation of plots will be done through an auction process. Important Dates & Details: Plot applications can be submitted both online and offline until October 9. The auction process will begin from October 13. Online applications are available through the official Baliyatra website. For offline applications, arrangements…
Borigumma Pride: Two Local Students Secure Top 30 Ranks in OPSC
Borigumma, 29th Sept 2025: The OPSC results have been declared, and it has brought great joy to Borigumma. Two bright students have delivered a message of pride and success for the town. Their tireless efforts and relentless hard work have finally paid off and echoed loudly in the streets of Borigumma. There is celebration across the town over the success of Gautam Pradhan and Bishal…
Shiva–Parvati Idols Discovered in Fishing Net Near Konark Konark Fishermen Stumble Upon Ancient Shiva–Parvati Idols
Konark:29th Sept 2025: A 30-kg Ashtadhatu (eight-metal alloy) idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati was unexpectedly caught in a fishing net. On Tuesday morning, Prakash Chandra Swain (45), son of Chandramani Swain from Beldal village, located along the Puri-Konark Marine Drive, was fishing under the new bridge of the Nuanai river. While pulling in his net, he discovered that, along with fish, something unusually…
Capital City Faces Unrest as Festive Season Nears
Bhubaneswar, 29th Sept 2025: The capital city of Odisha is turning blood-stained and unsafe ahead of the festive season. On one hand, a young woman is abducted in an auto, while on the other, a youth is brutally beaten by criminals. It appears that criminals are now more active than the police in the city. Law and order seem to have completely deteriorated. Professional criminals…