Sambalpur,18th Nov 2025: Sambalpur is set to become Odisha’s third smart city. Preparations have begun to develop this major city of western Odisha, which is prominent like Rourkela, into a smart city following Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has advised the Odisha government to prepare master plans for smaller cities with populations ranging from 2 to 10 lakh, ensuring scientific and sustainable…
150th Anniversary Grandly Celebrated as Tribal Pride Day
Jeypore, 18th Nov 2025:On the instructions of the Odisha Government’s Department of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Minority Welfare, Tribal Pride Day was celebrated at the Balya Ashram School in Jayapur Block with the participation of parents. During the program, discussions were held regarding the students’ educational progress and the development of the school and hostel facilities. The event also focused on…
Utkal Journalists’ Association Celebrates District-Level National Press Day
Kalimela, 18th Nov 2025: The Utkal Journalists’ Association, Malkangiri district, celebrated the district-level National Press Day yesterday at the Kalimela fairground. On this occasion, an independent program was organized at the guest house of the Kalimela Block Forest Department. The program was presided over by Ashok Mishra, President of the District Utkal Journalists’ Association, while the chief guest was Malkangiri MLA Narasingha Madkami. Other honored…
Students Achieve Notable Success at State-Level Children’s Festival ‘Surabhi’
Malkangiri, 18th Nov 2025: The State-Level Children’s Festival “Surabhi 2025” held in Malkangiri district has achieved remarkable success. From the district, students from Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Gunduri, excelled in the higher secondary category of painting. Dilapati secured first place, while in the ninth-grade category at the New Adarsha Jatisangh, student Saurabhjit from the government high school Balimela achieved first place. In the higher secondary essay…
Child Marriage Prevention Awareness Program Held in Daligauda
Navarangpur , 18th Nov 2025: – A child marriage prevention awareness program was held at the Daligauda Anganwadi Center under Nandahandi Block, chaired by District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The program began with a welcome and felicitation ceremony, accompanied by vibrant and divine dance and music performances. The program was conducted under the supervision of Nandahandi Child Development Officer Sasmita Mahanti. Many intellectuals, women, and…
Teachers Submit Memorandum to State Director of Primary Education
Jeypore , 18th Nov 2025: A memorandum has been submitted to the State Director of Primary Education, Mr. Bal Mukund Sund Bhuyan, through the Koraput District Branch of the Odisha State Unorganized Employees Coordination Committee regarding various issues faced by employees working in the Koraput District Education Department. The memorandum, containing ten demands, was submitted by the committee, although the president, Shashibhushan Kshana Dash, did not…
Digital Census Survey Begins Across the State
Tentulikhunti, 18th Nov 2025: A digital census survey has been launched in Tentulikhunti block on a pilot basis. A three-day training program was conducted beforehand to prepare for this initiative. Currently, the census survey is being carried out in 20 villages under the revenue circles of Kukudabai, Kantagaon, Jharigumma, and Anchal Gumpha within Tentulikhunti Tahasil. For this purpose, 66 enumerators and 11 supervisors have been…
Self-Reliant Pushpalata Earns Praise for Homemade Cakes
Tangi, 18th Nov 2025: Pushpalata Bess has emerged as an inspiration by earning her own livelihood and motivating others to do the same. To support her family and assist her husband, she learned the art of cake-making. She has showcased her creations online, reaching nearly 1,000 women “food gurus”. Pushpalata Rautaray, a housewife and wife of Shrikumar Rautaray of Tangi, has been actively involved in…
Chandandhara Emerges as a New Tourist Hotspot
Jharigaon, 18th Nov 2025: The ancient Chandandhara Shaiva Peetha, located under Bada Temera Panchayat of Jharigaon block, is drawing the attention of tourists. Situated deep inside a dense forest, the temple attracts visitors who come to enjoy the waterfall and natural beauty. In 1964, locals discovered a Shivalinga near a waterfall located about 3 km from Bada Temera Panchayat in the Chandana forest area. Afterwards,…
Empowering Women: ‘Nari Shakti’ Programme Includes Clothing Distribution
Nabarangpur , 18th Nov 2025: Under the initiative of the district’s leading women’s organization Nari Shakti, an awareness meeting was organized at Behera Guda village, along with the distribution of winter clothes and garments to mothers, sisters, children, and people in need. Awareness programmes were conducted on elimination of child marriage, avoidance of intoxicants, and the importance of education for all. Women, girls, and children present…
Mandei Souvenir and Poetry Recitation Committee Holds Preparatory Meeting
Nabarangpur, 18th Nov 2025: The committee meeting for the Mandei 2025 Souvenir and Poetry Recitation Festival was held in the Zilla Parishad Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Development Officer Biranchi Narayan Darawan. Vice-Chairperson Muna Tripathy delivered the introductory address. It was informed that articles and poems for this year’s souvenir must be submitted by 25 November to the office of the District Development…
Preparatory Meeting Held for Janajatiya Gaurav Divas–2025
Nabarangpur, 18th Nov 2025: A preparatory meeting for Janajatiya Gaurav Divas 2025 was held in the Ashok Meheta Conference Hall under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain. Chief Development Officer–cum–Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad Biranchi Narayan Daraban; Deputy Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra; PA, ITDA Rajiv Kumar Sahu; District Welfare Officer Rabindra Palaka; District Education Officer Chhatrapati Sahu, and several other officials were present. To…
Minor Boy Succumbs to Snakebite
Papadahandi, 18th Nov 2025: In Nabarangpur district, under Papadahandi block and Maidalpur police station limits, in Chacharaguda village of Gadabaka Katara Panchayat, a 10-year-old minor boy died after being bitten by a venomous snake. The deceased has been identified as Bikram Jani, son of Rati Jani. Today, all members of Rati’s family had gone to their maize field for work. There, a venomous snake bit…
Cold Wave Intensifies Across the State
Bhubaneswar, 18th Nov 2025: Cold Increasing in the State. Cold Wave Across Odisha. Temperature in Mayurbhanj drops to 6°C. Daringbadi records a fall in temperature to 11°C . Mercury dips below 15°C in 9 cities . Night temperature falling in northern interior Odisha, cold intensifies . Jharsuguda, Phulbani, Koraput, Sundargarh, Keonjhar record 15°C . In Angul, Bhadrak, Kalahandi, temperature drops below 15°C.
Mythology Comes Alive: YouTube Releases Videos on Kubja Sundari and Abhimanyu
Bhubaneswar:18th Nov 2025: With the blessings of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath, may everyone’s welfare be ensured. Today, on 10.11.25 at 7 PM, at the Shri Lakshminarayan and Jagannath Temple, Tamando, Bhubaneswar, several new EO (video) productions were launched on YouTube by the Shree Jagannath Sanskritih Prachar Sansthan. The videos include Kubja Sundari and Brahma Purana Story, Abhimanyu – A Great Warrior, Anla Navami & Radha Pada…
Six Government Holidays Coincide With Weekly Off Days This Year
Bhubaneswar, 18th Nov 2025: The Revenue and Disaster Management Department has published the list of government holidays for the year 2026. A total of 29 government holidays have been announced for government employees, Revenue offices, and Magistrate Court (Executive) offices. However, six of these holidays will be lost as they fall on the second Saturday or Sunday. This time, Mahashivaratri, Pahili Raja, Maha Ashtami, Kumar…
Koraput District Administration Celebrates National Press Day
Koraput, 17th Nov 2025: The District Administration appreciated the role of journalists in strengthening democracy. Discussions were held on responsible journalism, media ethics, and transparent governance. Journalists were commended for their contribution to public awareness and timely reporting. Officials emphasized the importance of a free and fair press in promoting good governance. The event highlighted the need for stronger coordination between administrative machinery and the media. Participants reiterated the commitment to…
Koraput Holds District-Level Meeting on Fertilizer Supply for Rabi 2025–26
Koraput, 17th Nov 2025: A district-level meeting on the smooth supply and management of fertilizers for the Rabi season 2025–26 has been conducted under the chairmanship of the Koraput District Collector.” Senior officials from the Agriculture, Horticulture, and Cooperation Departments participated in the review. The meeting discussed current stock positions, upcoming requirements, and timely distribution plans for farmers. Instructions were issued to ensure that no farmer…
Purushottampur Hosts Block-Level Fisheries & Animal Resources Fair–2025
Purushottampur, 17th Nov 2025: At the Block-Level Fisheries and Animal Resources Fair–2025 organized in Purushottampur Block, the event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, Shri Gokulananda Mallik. Hon’ble Asika MP Smt. Anita Subhadarsini and Hon’ble MLA Shri Pratap Nayak attended as distinguished guests. During the fair, work orders were distributed to beneficiaries of the Chief Minister’s Kamadhenu Scheme. This fair…
Begunia Hosts First-Ever Block-Level Fisheries & Animal Resources Fair–2025
Begunia, 17th Nov 2025: For the first time, a Block-Level Fisheries and Animal Resources Fair–2025 was organized in Begunia Block of Khordha district. In the inaugural ceremony, the Hon’ble MLA of Begunia, Shri Pradip Kumar Sahu; the Chairman of the Panchayat Samiti, Shri Lakshmidhar Subudhi; the Block Development Officer, and other dignitaries were present. On this occasion, interested fish farmers, livestock rearers, and other farmers visited…
Doctor Waives Salary, Calls It His Duty to Serve Patients
Sambalpur , 17th Nov 2025: Dr. Shankar Ramchandani, who has always been discussed for his care of patients and has served as an example for other doctors, is once again in the spotlight. Having come from Sohela Medical in Bargarh district, he has now joined Burla Big Hospital. For the month of March, he has waived his full salary of ₹68,000 for poor patients. Regarding this,…