Day: October 10, 2025

Puri, 10th Oct 2025: This year, over 10,000 women devotees known as Habishyalis have already arrived in Puri to observe the Kartika month rituals. Apart from staying in government camps, many are also staying in mutts, dharmashalas, and rented houses. During the upcoming Panchuka period, the number of Habishyalis is expected to exceed 50,000. On November 5, a large number of devotees will observe the…

Derabish, 10th Oct 2025:  Following the transfer of Derabish BEO (Block Education Officer) Srikant Behera, the education department in the block remains leaderless, sparking concerns. Although the state government had announced the distribution of school uniforms to students, nearly three months have passed since the academic year began, and students have yet to receive them. Last year, uniforms were distributed at the end of the…

Lahunipada,10th Oct 2025:  A tragic accident occurred near Kaleipasha under Lahunipada police limits on Wednesday evening. A passenger bus collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of a 14-month-old child and the bike rider, while two others, including a woman and a minor, were critically injured. Deceased Identified: Hemanta Kumar Mahanta of Ghanighasa village (bike rider) Soumyaranjan Luhar (14-month-old child) According to reports, Hemanta,…

Malkangiri, 10th Oct 2025: In the Swabhiman Anchal (formerly cut-off area) of Chitrakonda in Malkangiri district, the indigenous tribal communities follow a unique tradition — they raise cows but never milk them. Even though they have cows and calves, they strictly refrain from extracting milk, believing it to be a grave sin to deprive the calf of its mother’s milk. This practice is prevalent in…

Jajpur, 10th Oct 2025:  In the heritage-rich town of Jajpur, statues were meant to be symbols of cultural and tourism development. However, many of these sculptures still await proper recognition and respect, lying neglected and forgotten. Some have become hangout spots for alcoholics, while others are overrun by weeds and vegetation. Costly statues that were meant to showcase progress now lie abandoned, their value lost…

New Delhi, 10th Oct 2025:  Recently, the prices of gold and silver have reached all-time highs. The price of 24-carat gold has touched nearly Rs77,700 per 10 grams, while silver is soaring towards Rs90,000 per kilogram, setting new records day by day. However, experts are warning that this rally may not last long. According to market forecasts, a major crash in both gold and silver…

Debagarh,10th Oct 2025:  Devgarh is turning into a cursed zone for elephants. On September 12, a tusker died due to electrocution in Chiragunigudara village under the Palsama section of Riamal range. Just 15 days later, a similar incident has repeated. Another young tusker lost its life after coming into contact with an electric fence near the Dengsaragi village, under the Rengalbeda section of the same…

Patna, 10th Oct 2025:  Former Chief Minister of Bihar, Jitan Ram Manjhi, has increased tensions within the BJP regarding seat-sharing arrangements in the state. He has stated that his party, the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), will not contest the elections unless they are allotted 15 seats. Manjhi made this demand through a post on his ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) account, sharing a poem by Ramdhari Singh…

Bhubaneswar, 10th Oct 2025:  The shrine of Maa Samaleswari is set to be transformed into a world-class pilgrimage site, announced Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during a review meeting on Wednesday. To accommodate a growing number of devotees, a multi-storied Bhakta Nivas (pilgrim accommodation) will be constructed. The Chief Minister emphasized that suitable rehabilitation arrangements should be ensured for those displaced due to the temple…

Jharsuguda, 10th Oct 2025:  The Ministry of Railways, Government of India, organized the ‘Amrit Samvad 5.0’ Independent Programme at Jharsuguda Railway Station, a key junction on the Howrah–Mumbai main line under the South Eastern Railway. As part of this programme, opinions and suggestions are being collected from senior citizens and railway passengers regarding improvements to the railway system. During the event, the Chief Medical Officer…

Bhubaneswar:  10th Oct 2025:  The deadline for e-KYC verification for ration cards has ended, and as a result, ration cards of 16 lakh beneficiaries in Odisha have been cancelled. The e-KYC process, which had been ongoing for over a year to verify eligible beneficiaries, concluded on September 30. According to government data, out of the 3 crore 26 lakh 23 thousand total beneficiaries in the…

Binjharpur,10th Oct 2025:  The no-confidence motion that was to be brought against Ranpur Panchayat Sarpanch Riyanka Jena of Binjharpur Block has been suspended. This was informed through a letter (No. 15165, dated 08/10/25) from the Jajpur Sub-Collector. The no-confidence motion was initiated under the leadership of Naib Sarpanch Bhanumali Samal, with support from 10 ward members, who submitted a written request to Jajpur Sub-Collector Tapas…

Baripada, 10th Oct 2025:  Two young men from Mayurbhanj district have embarked on a visit to Sri Lanka with the mission of promoting the various tourist destinations of Mayurbhanj. Over the course of a week, they are actively spreading awareness about Odisha’s tourism potential across different locations in Sri Lanka, encouraging foreign tourists to visit Odisha. The two youths, Kumaresh Nayak and Nihar Ranjan Nanda,…