Bhubaneswar, 9th Oct 2025: The state government has taken a major decision to control the increasing traffic congestion in the Twin City area. A second bridge will be constructed at Trishulia with an estimated cost of ₹297 crore. This was stated in a written reply by Deputy Chief Minister Prithviraj Harichandan in the Legislative Assembly. The tender process for the project is ongoing, and the construction work is expected…
Primary Teachers’ Union Calls Off Movement Temporarily
Bhubaneswar, 9th Oct 2025: The agitation by the Primary Teachers’ Union, which had been ongoing for two days at the Gandhimarg protest site, was temporarily suspended on Friday afternoon. The union had demanded payment of salaries at the central pay scale. On Friday, a 15-member teachers’ delegation from the union held detailed discussions with Girish Chandra Singh, the independent Secretary of the School and Mass…
New Indravati Bridge Planned for Construction
Nabarangpur,9th Oct 2025: : It has been announced that a new bridge will be constructed over the Indravati River near Nabarangpur. An amount of ₹38.77 crore has been approved for this project, and very soon the process will begin under the NH Kesinga Division. On July 23, a news report titled “Indravati Bridge Weakens” estimated the cost of the project at ₹38.77 crore and informed…
Grand Blood Donation Amrit Mahotsav 2.0 Held in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur:9th Oct 2025: The world’s largest blood donor organization, All Indian Therapy Youth Council, Nabarangpur branch, organized a grand mega blood donation campaign on 17th September 2025, coinciding with its 61st foundation day and the birthday celebrations of our esteemed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This campaign was conducted successfully across India and abroad. Several ministries of the Government of India participated in this campaign.…
Fire Department Plants Trees in Mothers’ Honor on PM’s 75th Birthday
Raighar, 9th Oct 2025: On the occasion of the 75th birthday of India’s Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and in response to the call by the State Government and directives of the District Administration, the Fire Services Department of Raighar organized a special tree plantation program titled “Plant a Tree in Your Mother’s Name.” As part of the initiative, thousands of saplings were planted across…
Social Workers Unite to Distribute Food During Curfew
Cuttack, 9th Oct 2025: During the curfew period, patients and their attendants at SCB Medical College and the Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Cancer Institute faced severe difficulties due to the absence of food services. With canteens closed and local eateries shut down, obtaining meals became a major problem. Thanks to the initiative and support of well-known social worker Abhimanyu Das, thousands of people were provided…
Bar Associations Condemn the Murder of Advocate Pitabas Panda
Cuttack, 9th Oct 2025: The brutal killing of prominent social worker, advocate, and member of the State Bar Council, Pitabas Panda of Brahmapur, who was shot dead by miscreants, has drawn widespread condemnation from various bar associations across the state. Responding to the State Bar Council’s call, bar associations will observe a statewide pen-down protest tomorrow. The Orissa High Court Bar Association will also organize…
Pilgrim Bus Accident Leaves Over 30 Injured
Balasore, 9th Oct 2025: A bus met with an accident near Tarini Chhak, under Simulia police limits on National Highway 16, resulting in injuries to over 30 passengers, some of them seriously. All the injured were admitted to Simulia Medical Center. The pilgrims were returning to West Bengal after visiting Lord Jagannath in Puri when the accident occurred. It is said that the driver fell…
Heavy Rain Forecast: Showers Expected to Continue Till 11th October
Bhubaneswar, 9th Oct 2025: A cyclonic circulation is currently active over the state, resulting in ongoing rainfall across various regions of Odisha. This weather condition is expected to persist for another four days. Northern and coastal regions are likely to receive heavier rainfall, and there is also a chance of thunderstorms and lightning in some places during this period. Weather expert Professor Surendranath Pasupalak stated…
Curfew Lifted in Cuttack; Internet Services Restored, Normalcy Returns
Cuttack, 9th Oct 2025: Following unrest during a Durga idol immersion procession due to group clashes, the 36-hour curfew imposed in Cuttack has now been lifted. Since Tuesday evening, the city has cautiously started returning to normalcy. After two days of confinement, residents have stepped out of their homes. Gradually, peace is being restored in the city. Meanwhile, in connection with the clashes during the…