Jeypore, 31st Oct 2025: After a month-long gap, guest lecturers at Vikram Dev University have once again resumed their agitation. They are demanding timely payment of salaries at the revised rate and an end to alleged harassment of guest faculty members. Protesting against the authorities’ arbitrary behavior, they locked the main gate of the university. The agitators have warned that they will not withdraw the…
Cyclone ‘Montha’ Disrupts Form-Filling; +2 Exam Deadline Extended
Bhubaneswar, 30th Oct 2025: Due to Cyclone “Montha”, the deadline for filling out the +2 exam forms has been extended. The cyclone disrupted form-filling activities in many colleges, so the Council of Higher Secondary Education decided to extend the deadline. The previous last date for form submission was October 28.
Fearsome Storm Threatens Maize Crops in Indravati Lowlands; Residents Deeply Worried
Nabarangpur, 30th Oct 2025: An “Orange Alert” has been issued for Nabarangpur district in view of cyclone ‘Mocha’. Due to the expected increase in rainfall, residents of the Indravati lowland area are becoming anxious. The water level in the Indravati reservoir, which has a storage capacity of 642 meters, has reached 640.9 meters. If rainfall increases even slightly, the reservoir gates may need to be…
8th Pay Commission Report to Be Submitted Within 18 Months
New Delhi, 30th Oct 2025: During the Cabinet Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the term of reference (TOR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission has been approved. The commission’s recommendations are expected to benefit around 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. The 8th Central Pay Commission is a temporary body, and it is expected to submit its recommendations within…
26 Years On: Odisha Remembers the Devastating Super Cyclone of 1999
Nabarangpur, 30th Oct 2025: It will be 26 years tomorrow since the super cyclone struck Odisha. That day was October 29, 1999. Exactly 26 years ago, Odisha experienced one of the most devastating cyclones in its history, leaving marks that the people of Odisha still remember. The days have passed, but the scars remain. During the cyclone, there was relentless rain and roaring winds, and…
Public Alert: Water Release Warning Issued from Indravati Reservoir
Bhubaneswar, 30th Oct 2025: Authorities of the Indravati Hydroelectric Project have alerted the public with sirens regarding the possible release of water from the Indravati reservoir at any moment. Due to the impact of the coastal cyclone, there is concern that the water level in the upper Indravati reservoir at Khatiguda in Tentulikunti Block may rise. Considering this potential situation, a precautionary warning has been issued…
Cyclone ‘Mantha’ Keeps Farmers Awake with Worry
Papadahandi, 30th Oct 2025: Hearing about the cyclone approaching Odisha in October, people have been gripped with fear. However, after information from the Indian Meteorological Department, which has placed Nabarangpur district in the Red Zone, the district and block administrations have announced preparedness to ensure zero damage. But no one seems to understand the farmers’ distress. Thousands of hectares of land in the district have…
No Significant Impact of the Cyclone Reported in the District
Bhubaneswar, 30th Oct 2025: Cyclone Brings Mild Weather Changes but No Major Impact Recorded Information from Science Center Director Manorama Mahanti Cyclone ‘Monu’ is moving at a speed of 15 km per hour. FOCUSPLUS There is no significant impact of the cyclone in the state. The severe cyclone has weakened while moving north-northwest. It is expected to turn into a deep depression within 3 hours. After…
District-Level Festival to Commence on December 18; Local Festivities Begin November 12 at Kutunipada Shiva Temple
Koraput, 30th Oct 2025, The local festival ‘Parab’ will begin on November 12 at the Kutunipada Shiva Temple in Lakshmipur block. The festival will be celebrated in all panchayats of the district from November 13 to 23, and the block and urban-level Parab will be observed from November 24 to December 4. The district-level festival will take place from December 18 to 22 at the…
Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Launched to Promote Safe Online Practices
Umarkot, 30th Oct 2025, A cybersecurity awareness campaign was organized by the Umarkot Police Department. The program was attended by local officials, members of the general public, and students from Gurukripa Educational Institution. During the event, Umarkot Police Station Officer IC Ramakant Sai provided detailed information on cyber awareness. Police Superintendent Sandeep Sampat Madkar highlighted precautions against online frauds, scams on Facebook and WhatsApp, and…