Jharsuguda, 20th Oct 2025:: To raise awareness about child protection and prevention of sexual offenses, a POCSO-related awareness program was conducted at D.A.V. Public School, I.T.P.S., Banharpali under the chairpersonship of Anita Bhag Garaj. The program was attended by special guests including Namita Soni, a counselor and psychologist from the D.A.V. Public School IV B Valley area, and Susmita Mahanti, parent representative of the organizing…
Kotariput Canal Faces Severe Siltation, Affecting Water Flow
Jeypore,20th Oct 2025: The government is implementing various schemes to provide irrigation facilities to agricultural land, spending crores of rupees on these efforts. However, irrigation lands are being destroyed due to land mafia. Due to a lack of coordination among departmental officials, irrigated lands are facing destruction. Such a situation is seen in the Kotariput Canal under the Kolab Multipurpose Project. Land mafias are purchasing…
Bhima Bhoi Camp Empowers Differently‑abled Participants with Skills and Training
Nabarangpur , 20th Oct 2025: A camp was organised in the Tentulikhunti block of Nabarangpur District for persons with disabilities under the Bhima Bhoi scheme. With the presence of the district Social Security Officer (SSO), Mr. Ashish Ranjan Patra, and the block S ocial Security Officer Mr. Rabindra Sahu, the programme was conducted in cooperation with the block’s Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, the Saksham (capable persons) division and all relevant…
‘Mo Bus’ Rams into School Wall; No Major Injuries Reported
Rairangpur,20th Oct 2025: A ‘Mo Bus’ (OSRTC) bus reportedly crashed into a school boundary wall, causing damage. The bus, bearing registration number OD11 AE-5040, travels from Bijatala block through various villages to Rairangpur. This evening, while returning from Rairangpur to Bijatala, the bus rammed into the boundary wall of Bonakati U.P. School. Following the incident, local villagers detained the bus and its staff for a…
Kalapat ITI Holds Convocation Ceremony with Great Enthusiasm
Tigiria, 20th Oct 2025: The convocation ceremony for the current academic year was held at the Kalapat Industrial Training Institute (ITI) located between Nathpur Shasan and Bypass Square in Gopinathpur, under Nizigada Panchayat of Tigiria Block. The program was conducted under the chairmanship of Kalyani Mohapatra. Among the key attendees were instructors Rajkishore Raut, Chandrashekhar Mishra, and Chief Director Manas Mishra. During the event, students…
Salepur Regional Journalists’ Association Holds Felicitation Ceremony
Salepur, 20th Oct 2025: On the occasion of the Sharadiya immersion festival, a felicitation ceremony was organized by the Salepur Regional Journalists’ Association to honor the Durga Puja committee members. The event was held near the association’s office under the chairmanship of senior journalist Akshaya Kumar Das, the president of the association. The program was coordinated by editor Drusikesha Mallik, with Salepur Tahsildar Jayanta Kumar…
Kharif Paddy Fields Hit by Severe Pest Infestation
Cuttack, 20th Oct 2025: Around 40Percent of the Kharif paddy crop in the district is currently affected by pest infestation. Due to continuous rainfall this season, pest attacks have become common across a majority of paddy fields. In the ongoing Kharif season, paddy cultivation has been undertaken on 1,23,000 hectares of farmland across 14 blocks of the district. However, before the paddy could reach the…
‘Voice for Voiceless’ Observes National Duty Day with Patriotic Fervour
Cuttack, 20th Oct 2025: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the leading voluntary organization Voice for Voiceless organized a program at Town Hall, Cuttack to observe National Duty Day. The event began with a welcome address by Dr. Deepak Kumar Dash, who explained that the purpose of the day is to uphold the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and to fulfill one’s duties to the nation…
Mayor Pays Surprise Visit to Aahar Centre, Reviews Food Quality
Cuttack, 20th Oct 2025: Due to the 36-hour curfew imposed by the police administration in the brotherhood city of Cuttack, many passengers arriving from outside the state were stranded at Cuttack’s Netaji Bus Terminal. With all shops and markets in the city closed, the stranded travelers were facing significant difficulties. Upon learning about the situation, Mayor Shri Singh visited the Aahar Centre located near the…
Hero MotoCorp Achieves Record-Breaking Sales This Festive Season
Bhubaneswar, 20th Oct 2025: With the onset of the festive season, the Indian automobile market is seeing a surge in activity. In line with this trend, Hero MotoCorp is experiencing a significant boost in vehicle sales. A reduction in GST on two-wheelers during the festive season has led to a drop in prices, making it an ideal time for many first-time buyers to purchase 100cc…