Bhubaneswar, 25th Oct 2025: The low-pressure area will take the form of a depression on the 25th. By the 26th afternoon, it will intensify into a deep depression. By the morning of the 27th, the low-pressure system may develop into a cyclone. It is currently moving gradually in a north-northwest direction at a speed of about 3 km per hour. It has formed over the Bay…
19 Girls from Kusumi School Participate in State-Level Band Competition at Bhubaneswar
Kusumi, 25th Oct 2025: Nineteen girl students from Pim Shri Gangadhar Nodal Higher Secondary School, Kusumi, showcased their musical talent at the state-level band competition held at Unit-6 Girls’ High School, Bhubaneswar. The students, under the guidance of their music instructors, performed with remarkable coordination and energy, impressing both the judges and the audience. This participation marks a significant achievement for the school, highlighting its…
Health and Social Welfare Departments Hold Joint Meeting on Maternal and Child Health
Nabarangpur, 25th Oct 2025: In Nabarangpur district, a joint meeting of the Health Department and District Social Welfare Department was held today at the Ashok Mehta Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain. The purpose of this meeting was to identify and address obstacles related to maternal and child health and nutrition through a coordinated action plan, and to promote the…
Special Cybersecurity Awareness March Conducted in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur,25th Oct 2025: A special awareness march on cybersecurity was organized from Sadashiv Park to the Police Parade Ground in the town of Nabarangpur. The march was arranged by the District Police Department and inaugurated by District Collector Dr. Maheswar Swain and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampat. The march included students from Mahavidyalaya, Smart Gurukul, and Women’s College, as well as officials from various organizations.…
New “Shishumitra” Police Station Inaugurated at Orakel
Balimela, 25th Oct 2025: A new “Shishumitra” (Child-Friendly) police station was inaugurated today at Orakel Police Station under Balimela town, Malkangiri district. The inauguration was done by Malkangiri District Police Superintendent, Vinod Patil, who cut the ribbon following traditional rituals and prayers. On this occasion, students from local Anganwadi centers and Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir participated in the program. According to reports, the main objective…
Panchayat Committee Meeting Convened at Kolanra
Kolanra, 25th Oct 2025: A Panchayat Committee meeting was held at the Goodwill Hall of Kolanra Block Office under the chairmanship of Block Chairperson, Sanyukta Kulisika. The program was attended by Vice-Chairperson Haldhar Himirika, Zilla Parishad member Sunita Tadingi, MLA representative I. Govardhan Rao, BDO Rina Pradhan, Assistant Executive Engineer Sameer Rath, BFO Ganeshwar Bhatt, and Tehsil Supervisor Sharatchandra Anand. The Panchayat Development Officer, Ajit…
Pride for Odisha: Odia Scientist Soumya Joins HIV Vaccine Production Team
Baleshwar, 25th Oct 2025: Soumya, an Odia boy from Baleshwar, has brought pride to Odisha by being appointed to work in the field of HIV vaccine production. Soumya is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in the USA. He is the son of Monalisa De and Subrat Kumar De, residents of Suelpur in the city. After completing his B.Sc. and…
Shyamakali Puja Celebrated with Devotion in Ambaguda and Bangalibada
Ambaguda, 25th Oct 2025: The Shyamakali Puja was celebrated with grandeur in Ambaguda and Bangalibada. The rituals began late on Monday night at Nitikantra, and the goddess gave darshan to devotees early in the morning. In Bangalibada, the visarjan (immersion) ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, while in Ambaguda it will take place on the 25th of this month. The puja in Bangalibada is organized by…
Vedanta to Invest in Aluminum Smelter Project in Dhenkanal
Bhubaneswar, 25th Oct 2025: Industrial development is set to accelerate in Odisha as the Vedanta Group plans to invest Rs1 lakh crore in the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that nearly all projects under this investment will be game-changers for the region, creating 1 lakh employment opportunities. As part of the “Samruddha Odisha” initiative, Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal met the Chief Minister…
Odisha to Provide 5 kg Rice per Month to Left-Out Beneficiaries in 19 Districts
Bhubaneswar, 25th Oct 2025: Under this scheme, beneficiaries will receive 5 kg of rice per month for 3 months. The Odisha government has decided to provide 5 kg of rice per month to beneficiaries in 19 districts who were previously left out under the National and State Food Security Schemes, for a period of three months from September to November. According to a directive issued by…