Tentulikhunti,25th Oct 2025: The final match of the football tournament held at the Pujhariguda Mini Stadium under Tentulikhunti block of Nabarangpur district, which had been going on for five days, was played on Tuesday. In the final, Boriguumma and Jatabal teams faced each other. Jatabal defeated Boriguumma by 1–0 goal to become the champion. On the occasion of the closing ceremony, Nabarangpur MLA Gaurishankar Majhi attended…
140 Persons with Disabilities Registered and Received Comprehensive Health Check-ups
Tentulikhunti, 25th Oct 2025: A “Bhima Bhoi Divyang Empowerment Camp” was organized on Friday at Tentulikhunti block of Nabarangpur district under the supervision of Block Development Officer Manoj Panigrahi, with the cooperation of District Social Security Officer Ashish Ranjan Patra and Tentulikhunti Social Security Officer Rabindra Sahu. Block Chairperson Nilendri Nayak personally monitored the program. Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, members of Saksham organization, along with all…
World Polio Day Observed to Raise Awareness on Eradication Efforts
Bhubaneswar, 24th Oct 2025: Many commendable programs are being organized today at both government and private levels for the eradication of polio and to raise awareness about it. Nutritious food, clean drinking water, proper sanitation, and regular exercise strengthen our immune system — and as a result, protect us from deadly diseases like polio. Through the application of science, timely vaccination, and a spirit of service, we…
New Guidelines Issued for Recruitment of Guest Faculty
Bhubaneswar, 24th Oct 2025: Guidelines issued by the Department of Higher Education for the recruitment of Guest Faculty. Guidelines for recruitment in 488 and 662-category Sanskrit schools. Retired academicians may be appointed as Guest Faculty. Appointment may continue until the regular vacant posts are filled. Details of vacant posts will be published through the HIMS portal. The maximum age of the applicant shall be 69 years, and they must be…
Students Who Skip Eggs to Be Served Fruits Under PM Poshan, MMPY Schemes
Bhubaneswar, 24th Oct 2025: The Department of School and Mass Education has issued a letter to all District Education Officers, instructing that under the PM Poshan and MMPY schemes, students who do not consume eggs should be provided fruits on the days when eggs are served. The letter also advises that no problems or negative publicity should arise in connection with this matter.
Heavy Rainfall Expected in Southern Odisha Due to Low-Pressure Area
Bhubaneswar, 24th Oct 2025: A well-marked low-pressure area is over South Andhra and North Tamil Nadu. Today, it may weaken and turn into a shallow low-pressure area. Due to its impact, the Department of Water Resources has forecasted moderate rainfall today in 11 districts of South Odisha. Accordingly, a yellow warning has been issued for the 11 southern and coastal districts.
Education Minister Nityananda Gand Inaugurates New Kasturba Gandhi Girls’ School Ho
Nabarangpur, 24th Oct 2025: Under the leadership of the School and Mass Education Minister Shri Nityananda Gand, new hostels of Kasturba Gandhi Girls’ Schools at various locations in Nabarangpur district were inaugurated today. Minister Gand inaugurated these hostels at locations including Kosagumuda Block, Panduguda; Nabarangpur Block Taragaon; Nabarangpur Municipality Ex-board School; Nandahandi Block Sindhiguda; and Tentulikhunti Block Charamula. On this occasion, the Education Minister extended…
Balimela Town Celebrates Maa Shyama Kali Puja with Devotion and Fervor
Malkangiri ,24th Oct 2025: The traditional 51st Kali Puja festival has begun this year at the Maa Shyama Kali temple located in Kalichhakara in Balimela town. The festival, organized by the Puja Committee, will be celebrated with great enthusiasm from the 20th to the 25th of this month. The Puja Committee, led by President Shri Abhisekh Nayak, Vice President Shri Abhaya Prasad Nayak, General Editor…
Police Martyrs’ Memorial Day Observed at District Reserve Police Campus
Nabarangpur, 24th Oct 2025: On the 66th Police Martyrs’ Memorial Day was observed at the District Reserve Police campus in Podia, Nabarangpur. M. Sunil Sampat, Superintendent of Police, Nabarangpur, was the chief guest. He paid tribute by laying a wreath at the statue of the martyrs. He remembered the immortal martyrs and said in his address that the sacrifices made by them for the security…
Badal Kumar Mahanti, aka Balda Ranger, Wins 4 Gold Medals at State-Level Competition
Nandapur,24th Oct 2025: In Koraput district’s Nandapur block, Balda forest officer Badal Kumar Mahanti has been nominated to the national level after winning 4 gold medals in the state-level walking competition. Earlier, he won 4 gold medals at the zonal level and was nominated to the state level. At the state level competition, he won 4 gold medals in the 400 meters, 800 meters, 1500…