Bhubaneswar, 9th Oct 2025: A new regional centre of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is set to open in Rairangpur, located in Mayurbhanj district. This new centre will benefit higher education aspirants not only from Mayurbhanj, but also from the districts of Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur. Previously, IGNOU had regional centres in Bhubaneswar, Koraput, and Angul. With the addition of this new…
Smriti Mandhana Retains Top Spot in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings
Dubai, 9th Oct 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest Women’s One Day International (ODI) rankings. In the rankings published on Tuesday, India’s star batter Smriti Mandhana has retained her position at the top. With 791 rating points, Mandhana continues to hold the No. 1 spot, just as before. Although she had a disappointing performance in the first two matches of the…
Curfew Lifted After 36 Hours in Cuttack; Normalcy Restored
Cuttack, 9th Oct 2025: Tensions have eased, the unrest has calmed, and now normalcy is returning. The city of Cuttack is beginning to bustle once again. The curfew that had been in effect was lifted on Tuesday at 10 AM. Gradually, everything is returning to the way it was before. Shops and markets have reopened, and businesses have resumed. After being confined indoors for two…
‘Devotee Stories of Lord Jagannath’ Series Launched on YouTube by Jagannath Culture Promotion Institution
Bhubaneswar, 9th Oct 2025: At Bhagabata Tungi, Barsha Village, near Guru Kelucharan Park, Gadakana, a devotional event titled “Sri Jagannath Stuti and Mantra Chanting” was organized by Dr. Narayan Mohapatra, Jagannath culture promoter; Bhagaban Dash, Secretary of Jagannath Parivar Trust; Biraja Kar, head of Bhagabata Tungi; Ajaya Sethi, Bharati Bhushan Pattnayak, Suresh Mishra, and Trilochan Nayak. On this sacred occasion marking the beginning of the pious…
Tragic Landslide in Himachal Pradesh: Hill Collapses on Bus, 18 Killed
Bilaspur, 9th Oct 2025: A devastating landslide occurred on Tuesday in the Jhanduta area of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. A massive portion of a hillside gave way and collapsed directly onto a moving bus, killing 18 people on the spot. Their bodies have been recovered. Several others are still trapped under the debris. So far, four individuals, including a minor girl, have been rescued alive.…
25 Years of Modi’s Governance: From Gujarat CM to Prime Minister, A Journey of Dedication
New Delhi, 9th Oct 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today completed 25 years in public office as a head of government. He shared this information via a post on his social media platform, X. On October 7, 2001, Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time. He served in that role for over 13 years, and later became the Prime Minister of…
District-Level Sarpanch Association Meeting Organized at Nishanimunda, Koraput
Koraput, 9th Oct 2025: A district-level meeting of the Koraput District Sarpanch Association was held at the Nishanimunda Sabha Hall under the chairmanship of Association President Laba Muduli. In this meeting, Block Presidents and Sarpanches from all 14 blocks of Koraput district were present. The discussions focused in detail on the rights of Sarpanches and other relevant issues affecting local governance. It was unanimously decided…
Kumar Purnima Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm Across Kotpad
Kotpad ,9th Oct 2025: : Kumar Purnima was celebrated with joy and enthusiasm at various places across the Kotpad region. After performing their ritual morning bath and wearing new clothes, groups of unmarried girls came together to observe the Kumar Utsav and celebrate Kumar Purnima. These young girls, who had been observing the tradition of keeping Dhana Gaja (grains and symbolic items) for nine consecutive…
Justice C.R. Dash Felicitated for His Distinguished Contribution to Judiciary
Kotpad, 9th Oct 2025: Justice Chittaranjan Dash, the Portfolio Judge of Koraput district under the Orissa High Court, visited the Kotpad Court. Upon his arrival at the court premises, he was warmly felicitated by the Bar Association. During his visit, Justice Dash toured the court premises, including the newly proposed Bar Hall and the under-construction transit house. A memorandum was submitted by the association requesting…
Amazon and Flipkart Sales Set to Begin Soon
Bhubaneswar, 8th Oct 2025: During the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale, you can buy your favorite electronics items. You can purchase electronics, household items, and many other products for yourself. There will be bumper discounts on mobiles, laptops, smart TVs, and other items. Flipkart Plus and Black subscribers will get early access to the sale starting September 22. Customers using Axis and ICICI bank cards will get a 10% instant…