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…