Cuttack, 28th Oct 2025: During Bali Jatra, continuous cultural programs will be organized at the Rakhila Vaishnav Pani and Akshaya Mahanti stage. In the first phase, a total of 141 programs have been included. Among these, two groups from Indonesia and Korea will perform. Indonesian artists will present music- and dance-based programs. Korean artists will showcase their martial arts performances. In addition, 130 cultural programs…
Students’ Fine Art Exhibits Add Color and Creativity to Bali Jatra, Now Extended for 11 Days
Cuttack, 28th Oct 2025: During Bali Jatra, visitors will get to experience a glimpse of art, culture, and literature. Everyone will learn about the Odia language, literature, and timeless books. The festival will also highlight folk traditions of Odia households and local culture. This year, the main attraction is being set up at “Cuttack in Cuttack”, a newly designed pavilion. Green-colored artistic decorations are being…
Administration Launches Initiative to Promote Odia Literature During Bali Jatra
Cuttack, 28th Oct 2025: Everyone will get an opportunity to learn about the Odia language, literature, and timeless books. The initiative aims to increase interest in Odia literature among the youth. To achieve this, the district administration has started a special effort. During this year’s Bali Jatra, around one lakh books will be distributed free of cost to the public. On Saturday, book donation centers…
District-Level Meeting of Jagannath Chetana Research Institute Held with Devotional Fervor
Tentulikhunti ,28th Oct 2025: A district-level meeting of the Jagannath Chetana Research Institute, Puri, was held on Saturday at the Jagannath Temple premises in Tentulikhunti, Nabarangpur district. Members from the central, state, district, and regional committees attended the program. At the start of the event, Karunakar Pradhan, Secretary of the Central Committee, lit the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the program. This was followed by a…
U-16 Cricket Squad from Nabarangpur Announced for Inter-District Tournament
Nabarangpur – 28th Oct 2025: Under the Odisha Cricket Association, the Inter-District 50-Over Cricket League for players under 16 will be held in Cuttack from 24th October. For this tournament, the Nabarangpur district team has been selected. The District Cricket Association Secretary, Prahallad Tripathy, announced a 15-member squad. Devendra Kumar Raut has been selected as the captain, while other selected players include Sahil Harijan, Sahil…
Sal Leaf Collection Becomes a Source of Livelihood for Tribal Families
Umarkote, 28th Oct 2025: In the rural areas of Umarkote, located in Nabarangpur district, tribal communities earn their livelihood by collecting and selling various forest products. Among these, sal leaves are one of the most important sources of income. The tribals collect sal leaves from the forest, bundle them together, and sell them in local markets. Using thin bamboo sticks, they make sal leaf plates…
DAV School Mourns the Sad Demise of Its Clerk
Lakhanpur, 28th Oct 2025: Mr. Subashis Pattnaik, a senior clerk at DAV Public School, OPGC IB Thermal, Banharpali, passed away at the age of 56. According to reports, Mr. Pattnaik had been suffering from prolonged illness. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar, where he breathed his last on Tuesday night. Following the news of his demise, a condolence meeting was held…
Police Department Conducts Cyber Safety Awareness Program at MV-79
Malkangiri ,28th Oct 2025: Under the Cyber Safety Campaign Odisha–2025, a cyber security awareness program was organized by the Police Department at the premises of MV-79 Police Station, under Kalimela block of Malkangiri district. The campaign, part of the District Action Plan running from 18th October to 17th November 2025, aims to raise public awareness about online safety and cybercrime prevention. Local officials and members…
Maa Shyama Kali Puja Committee Organizes Colorful Cultural Program in Balimela
Malkangiri,28th Oct 2025: The Maa Shyama Kali Puja Committee of Balimela’s Kalichhak area is celebrating its 52nd year of Kali Puja this year. On the occasion of the festival, the Puja Committee has been organizing a series of daily cultural programs to ensure that visitors can enjoy and engage with the festive celebrations. On the third day of the Puja today, Banisree Kala Niketan, Balimela…
District Police Observe Police Commemoration Day with Solemn Tributes to Martyred Jawans
Malkangiri, 28th Oct 2025: The 66th Police Commemoration Day was observed at the district level in Malkangiri, where the Superintendent of Police (SP) and other senior officials paid solemn tribute to the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony was held at the premises of the District Police Headquarters in Malkangiri. Superintendent of Police Vinod Patil H.…