Nabarangpur, 5th Nov 2025:The 55-kilometer stretch from Nabarangpur to Koksara along National Highway 201 will be renovated and widened under a combined plan with the Biju Expressway, at an estimated cost of around ₹200 crore. This development will improve connectivity to western Odisha as well as provide a better route to the neighboring state capital Raipur in Chhattisgarh and the Odisha capital Bhubaneswar. For this…
Signature Campaign Launched to Declare Kusupur a “Heritage Village of Great Sons”
Mahanga, 5th Nov 2025: The Government of Odisha recently included 51 villages under the ‘Heritage Village of Great Sons’ scheme. Significant funds have been allocated for the overall development of these villages. The Mahanga block is the birthplace and workplace of many notable personalities. Among them are poet Nandkishore Bal, artist and guru Bimbadhar Barma, poet Gnanendra Barma, freedom fighter Rajendra Barma, revolutionary scholar Labanglata…
Preparations Begin for Stage Plays at Mondei Festival — 12 Dramas to Be Staged from Dec 3–12
Nabarangpur,5th Nov 2025: The Nabarangpur District Cultural Council organized a preparatory meeting at the Ashok Meheta Auditorium for the main attraction of Mandei Festival 2025, the ‘Stage Plays’. The meeting was chaired by Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Khuntia. It was decided that the stage plays will be performed at the Local Shastri Bhavan (Town Hall) from December 3 to 7. This year’s plays will…
New Tablet Developed to Help Prevent Heart Attacks
Bhubaneswar, 5th Nov 2025: For the first time, an oral medication (Rybelsus) has been approved to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. This tablet is primarily intended for people with type-2 diabetes who are also at risk of heart disease. Previously, such benefits were available only through injections, but now, taking a single tablet daily without injection can help reduce this risk. Research shows…
Chhadhkhai to Be Observed on Thursday This Year
Bhubaneswar, 25th Nov 2025: The Panchuka of Kartik month has begun. This year, devotees of meat (Amish lovers) are eagerly waiting for Chhadhkhai, the festival marking the end of fasting. However, Chhadhkhai falls on Thursday this year, so the festival will be celebrated on Friday. During the festival, traders usually sell a large quantity of meat and related items. If business is good, profits can…
Blind Boy Sent Home Safely by Police
Mayurbhanj, 5th Nov 2025: The Thakurmunda police rescued a blind minor boy from Rugudido village in Mayurbhanj district and handed him over to the authorities. On Sunday morning, around 9:00 AM, some volunteers of the CYSD organization were riding bikes from Thakurmunda to Talapada when they suddenly encountered a blind boy on the road. The volunteers — Padmavati Sahu, Sanjay Kumar Behera, and Pitambar R…
Temperature Likely to Fall by 2–3°C in Next Three Days
Bhubaneswar, 5th Nov 2025: The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted that over the next 2–3 days, the night-time minimum temperature in various districts of Odisha is likely to decrease by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius. It is further reported that in one or two locations in northern interior Odisha, the minimum temperature has already dropped by nearly 2 degrees. In some parts of northern interior…
Block-Level Fishery and Livestock Fair Attracts Farmers and Entrepreneurs
Koraput,5th Nov 2025: A block-level Fishery and Livestock Fair 2025 was held near Radha-Radhakrishna Tribal High School in Dashmantpur Block, Koraput district. The event was organized under the supervision of local officials Sudhakar Behera and Gopal Krishna Dandapath, with participation from over 100 farmers from 16 panchayats. The chief guest at the event was Lakshmipur MLA Pavitra Saunta, while the key speaker was CDVO Dr.…
Relief for PDS Beneficiaries — E-KYC Deadline Extended to December 31
Bhubaneswar, 5th Nov 2025: Good news for beneficiaries receiving ration card supplies. Those who have not completed e-KYC can now do so until December 31. Earlier, the deadline for e-KYC was October 31, but it has now been extended to December. Under the National Food Security Act and the State Food Security Scheme, the Aadhaar-based e-KYC process is ongoing for all beneficiaries receiving ration items.…
District-Level “Shadow Parliament” Programme Organized in Deogarh
Deogarh, 5th Nov 2025: A district-level children’s programme titled “Shadow Parliament” was organized by the District Samagra Shiksha at the Deogarh College Auditorium. The event was inaugurated by Acting Chairperson of the Deogarh Municipality, Mr. Prajit Kumar Bhoja (Jhuna), in the presence of Additional District Education Officer Ms. Shakuntala Tete, who presided over the function. The inaugural session was coordinated by CRC Coordinator Pranabandhu Ghadei.…