Bhubaneswar, 7th Oct 2025: Students will sing verses from the Bhagavad Gita in schools For the moral and intellectual development of children This proposal has been put forward, said School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond
Avalara Strengthens Global AI Leadership with ‘Avi Everywhere’, MCP Servers, and Next-Gen Compliance Innovations
New AI-driven capabilities make tax and compliance faster, smarter, and easily embedded within enterprise workflows India — October 7, 2025 — Avalara, Inc., the global leader in tax and compliance automation, today announced a series of AI-powered innovations that redefine enterprise compliance. The company introduced Avi, Avalara’s AI agent now embedded directly into users’ daily workflows; Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that provide seamless access…
Two Injured in Beehive Attack During Temple Flag Hoisting; Rescue Carried Out Using FBH and Chair-Knot Technique
Jeypore,7th Oct 2025: A serious mishap occurred at the Ma Jagatjanani Temple when a tent house worker was attacked by bees while hoisting a flag atop the temple spire. The victim, Dub, a local resident from Nuasahi, was critically injured during the incident. While attempting to mount the flag approximately 100 feet high, he was attacked by a swarm of bees. The Fire Services Department quickly…
Animal Lover Agasti Sir Devotes Life to Caring for Stray and Injured Animals
Chandahandi, 7th Oct 2025: Saroj Kumar Agasti, a senior advocate from Chandahandi, is well known not only for his legal acumen but also for his warm and compassionate personality. Fondly referred to as “Agasti Sir” by people of all ages, he is also recognized for his deep affection for animals — especially stray dogs. While many people react harshly toward stray dogs, often chasing them…
Odisha Government Clarifies: No Plans to Open New Liquor Shops
Bhubaneswar, 7th Oct 2025: Contrary to widespread reports and public concern, the Odisha Government has clarified that it has no proposal to open new liquor shops in the state. The clarification follows public outrage after Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, in a written reply in the Assembly, mentioned that 70 previously closed liquor shops would be reopened, along with proposals for 4 new bottling plants and…
Chief Minister Promises to Address Journalists’ Demands
Bhubaneswar, 7th Oct 2025: “I stand with the demands of journalists,” said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, assuring that appropriate decisions will be taken at the right time regarding their issues. On Monday, during a meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, a delegation from the Odisha Union of Journalists (OUJ) met the Chief Minister to discuss the concerns of journalists. The Chief Minister acknowledged that the…
VIMSAR Performs First-Ever Pleural Decortication Surgery
Burla, 7th Oct 2025: For the first time, a Thoracotomy and Pleural Decortication surgery was successfully performed in the General Surgery Department at VIMSAR (Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research), Burla. This is the first such procedure in Western Odisha. A 24-year-old youth named Anil Behera, who had been suffering from pleural decortication disease for a long time, underwent this complex surgery.…
District Collector Unveils Development Plan 2030 for 536 Villages
Nabarangpur, 7th Oct 2025: The Development Plan 2030 for 536 villages in Nabarangpur district has been approved through Gram Sabhas (village assemblies). District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain shared this information on Friday. As part of a joint initiative by the central and state governments, the plan aims to benefit 1,78,904 tribal people across 536 villages in 10 blocks of the district through six major schemes—including…
Digital University Center Opens in Balasore, Launches AI and Cybersecurity Courses
Balasore: 7th Oct 2025: As a matter of pride for the state, a Digital University Center has been launched in Balasore. This center will offer advanced courses related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity. The Chief Minister described this initiative as a “matter of pride for Odisha,” aiming to empower the youth with digital skills and cybersecurity knowledge, thereby boosting the state’s economic and technological…
Balimela and Satiguda Dams Witness Rising Water Levels
Malkangiri,7th Oct 2025: Due to low-pressure-induced rainfall, the water levels in Balimela and Satiguda dams of Malkangiri district have increased. At Balimela Dam in Chitrakonda, which has a water storage capacity of 1518 feet, the current water level has now reached 1501 feet. If this kind of rainfall continues, the dam could soon reach its full capacity. According to Assistant Engineer Gadadhar Pradhan from the…
Villagers Pledge to Transform Their Village into a Green and Beautiful Haven
Malkangiri,7th Oct 2025: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, a special Gram Sabha was organized at the Sindhimala Gram Panchayat office meeting hall in Malkangiri district’s Sadar Block, as part of the Adi Karma Yogi Abhiyan. The meeting was chaired by Sindhimala Sarpanch Ghasi Nayak. Key guests included Malkangiri Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) Project Administrator Haldhar Sabar, Naib Sarpanch Sumit Kabasi, Piramal Foundation Program…
Minor Drowns in Pond at MV-74 Village, Malkangiri
Malkangiri | 7th Oct 2025: A tragic incident occurred where a minor drowned in a pond. The incident took place in MV-74 village under Bhairaguda Panchayat of Kalimela Block in Malkangiri district. According to reports, the child was playing near a pond close to his house when he accidentally fell into the water and drowned. The deceased minor has been identified as Ayush Dangi, the…
Kotpad Grapples with Multiple Problems, Solutions Still Elusive
Kotpad, 7th Oct 2025: Kotpad town is surrounded by problems, with no clear intention or willpower to solve them. Citizens are left wondering who to report to, as departmental officers turn a deaf ear to complaints — they listen from one ear and let it out the other. No issue is taken seriously, while the townspeople continue to suffer. At times, hundreds of cattle lie…
Monthly Committee Meeting Convened at Chandili Panchayat
Kotpad ,7th Oct 2025: The monthly committee meeting for the current month was held at Chandili Panchayat under Kotpad Block. The meeting was presided over by Block Chairperson Kamala Bhatra and Vice Chairperson Tapan Panigrahi. The event began with the offering of floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. In this special meeting, apart from the Chairperson…
Goddess Durga Idols Immersed with Devotion Across Various Pandals in Kotpad
Kotpad, 7th Oct 2025: In Kotpad of Koraput district, the immersion (visarjan) of Goddess Durga idols from several puja pandals such as Kenduguda, Dulpur Sahi, and Bargad was conducted with much grandeur and celebration. This year, the use of firecrackers was restricted, a move that has been widely welcomed and appreciated across various intellectual and local circles as a commendable step. As the ten-day-long Durga…
Bus-Truck Collision in Nabarangpur Leaves Several Injured
Nabarangpur, 7th Oct 2025: A major road accident occurred this morning in the Medikipur area of Nabarangpur district, where a passenger bus collided head-on with a truck. The incident took place during the early hours and involved a bus carrying approximately 70 passengers. Many of them sustained injuries in the collision. Following the accident, the injured passengers were immediately rushed to Nabarangpur Medical Centre, where…
Justice Visits Kotpad Court, Reviews Functioning and Facilities
Kotpad, 7th Oct 2025: Justice Chittaranjan Dash, Portfolio Judge of Koraput district from the Orissa High Court, visited the Kotpad court. He was ceremoniously welcomed by the Kotpad Bar Association. During his visit, he toured the court premises and inspected the upcoming Dar Griha (lawyers’ chamber) and the under-construction Transit House. On this occasion, a memorandum was submitted by the association demanding the establishment of…
Newly Appointed BJD Committee Members Felicitated
Brahmapur, 7th Oct 2025: The Ganjam district Biju Janata Dal (BJD) organized a felicitation ceremony and press conference at the party’s district office located in Gajapati Nagar. On this occasion, all the newly appointed members of various committees — including the Ganjam District Social Media Coordinator, IT Coordinator, Steering Committee, and Executive Committee — who were recently nominated by BJD President and former Chief Minister…
BJD Seeks Probe into Fertilizer Black Marketing and Bahuda River Deaths in Ganjam
Brahmapur,7th Oct 2025: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has demanded a thorough investigation into the black marketing of fertilizers in Ganjam district and the tragic drowning of three individuals in the Bahuda River near Digapahandi block. The party has also called for appropriate ex-gratia compensation for the families of the deceased. At a press conference held today at the Ganjam district BJD office under the…
Demand for Proper Investigation into SI Exam Scam Brahmapur, Oct 4 (Smrutiranjan Mahalik) BJD to Launch Major Protest on the 6th if Demands Ignored
Brahmapur, 7th Oct 2025: The Ganjam district BJD has launched a scathing attack on the state BJP government, raising serious concerns about corruption in the recent SI (Sub-Inspector) recruitment, along with other issues like fertilizer shortage and black marketing. At a press conference held on Saturday at the Gajapati Nagar district office, district BJD president Bikram Kumar Panda criticized the state government for its inaction…
Tragedy Strikes as Person Crushed While Taking Shelter from Rain
Paralakhemundi, 7th Oct 2025: In a tragic incident in Gajapati district, a man who had taken shelter under a rock to protect himself from heavy rain lost his life when that very rock took it away. The unfortunate event has come to light recently. Since the onset of rain, Trinath Nayak, a 45-year-old resident of Basiguda village, under Basiguda panchayat of R. Udayagiri block, had…