Jeypore, Nov 25: The block-level Child Science Exhibition was organized at PM Shri Government High School, Jaypur, Koraput district. The event was held under the guidance of Headmaster Prakash Pattnayak. Chief Guest: Jeypore Cluster Education Officer Chandan Nayak Honoured Guests: Harihar Panda and ABEO K. Gopal They inaugurated the program and visited the exhibits of young student scientists, expressing their great appreciation. A total of…
Cyclone Talks Intensify; System May Track from Nellore Towards Paradip
Bhubaneswar, Nov 25: A cyclonic circulation has formed over the central parts of the Malacca Sea. Its influence is active from the sea surface up to 5.8 km above sea level. Due to its impact, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal on Saturday. Thereafter, it will move west-northwestward. By the evening of the 24th, it may intensify into…
Government Announces Hike in Puri Sevayat Pensions
Puri, Nov 25: The pension amount for the sevayats (servitors) of Puri Shree Jagannath Temple has been increased. This information was given by Chief Administrator Aravind Padhee. The monthly senior sevayat allowance has been increased from Rs 4,000 toRs 5,000. The revised pension will be implemented from January 2026. The financial assistance for the marriage of sevayats’ daughters has been increased toRs Rs 1 lakh. Message…
Leaders Urge Youth to Draw Inspiration from Martyr Lakshman’s Ideals Tributes Paid; Call to Embrace the Courage and Sacrifice of Martyr Lakshman
Nabarangpur, Nov 25: The birth anniversary of Martyr Lakshman Naik was celebrated in Nabarangpur on Saturday. At the local Shaheed Lakshman Naik Government Primary School, where his statue is installed, floral tributes, worship, a memorial meeting, and a prize distribution ceremony were held. The event was organized by the District Information & Public Relations Office (DIPRO). The memorial meeting began at 9 a.m. Additional District…
Ayodhya Gears Up for Grand Celebration as PM Modi to Hoist Flag at Ram Temple
Ayodhya, Nov 25: The holy city of Ayodhya is once again preparing for a grand and historic celebration. On the upcoming 25th (Tuesday), a flag-hoisting ceremony will take place at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the event and hoist the sacred flag atop the temple’s main spire. The atmosphere across the temple premises and the entire city is…
Cyclone Brewing Over Bay of Bengal, IMD Issues Early Alert
Bhubaneswar, Nov 25: Another cyclone is forming over the Bay of Bengal. There is still no clear information about when and where it will make landfall. However, there are indications that it may touch land anywhere between northern Andhra Pradesh and Myanmar. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Malaxa system and an associated well-marked low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea remain active…
New YouTube Series ‘Shree Jagannath & Bada Deula’ Launched to Showcase Temple Heritage
Bhubaneswar , Nov 25:The Mahanaayak (Great Leader) of the countless universes, Lord Neeladri Nath—Ananda Kanda, Satchidananda, the identity of crores of Odias, Kaivalya Nath Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath—at whose divine lotus feet the Shree Jagannath Sanskriti Prachar Sansthan has dedicated the YouTube launch of Shree Jagannath and Bada Deula, The Rescue of Gajendra the Elephant, Raja Rajeshwara Besha, and Stories from the Ramayana. This programme was…
Koraput Hosts District-Level Children’s Festival ‘Mahak’ and ‘Utsah’ – 2025
Koraput, Nov 24: The District Child Protection Unit, District Collectorate, Koraput, organized the district-level children’s festival ‘Mahak’ and ‘Utsah’ – 2025. The children of the Child Care Institution that won first place participated in the state-level children’s festival ‘Mahak’ and ‘Utsah’, organized by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Odisha. Among them, Lakshman Dishari and Muskan Khosla from Utkal Balashram, Koraput, of the Child…
Rs10 Lakh Compensation Announced for Snakebite Death Case
Bhubaneswar, Nov 24: The compensation for death due to snakebite may be increased to Rs10 lakh. This information was provided by the Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management. Currently, Rs4 lakh is being given as compensation; an increase to Rs10 lakh has been recommended by Suresh Pujari. Similar compensation will also be provided for death due to lightning strikes and drowning.
Collector–SP Joint Meeting Day 2 Focuses on Urban Roads, Land Development, and Amenities
Bhubaneswar, Nov 24: On the second day of the joint meeting of the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police, discussions were held on planned development related to new roads, land development, waste management, and public amenities in urban areas. Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Honorable Minister of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, discussed steps for resolving issues of slum dwellers, providing affordable housing, slum-free…