Raighar, 8th Oct 2025: In Raighar block of Nabarangpur district, after nine days of Navratri celebrations, Vijayadashami (Dussehra) was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm. As part of the traditions, Sindoor Khela (Vermilion Play) was observed at various Bengali puja pandals. Women from Bharasundi D.N.K. village participated in this ritual on the day of the idol immersion festival. Following traditional customs, they offered vermilion to Goddess…
Gajalaxmi Puja Celebrated with Devotion in Dashapalla
Dashapalla,8th Oct 2025: – Gajalaxmi Puja was celebrated with great pomp and grandeur in several places across both the urban and block areas of Dashapalla. Particularly, the Laxmi Puja near the Laxmi Bazaar beside the hospital square under Dashapalla NAC has a long-standing tradition. This puja has been organized for the past 30 years through the efforts of the local businessmen. Besides this, the festival…
Election Commission Announces Dates for Nuapada By-Election
Nuapada, 8th Oct 2025: Nuapada By-Election Dates Announced Polling Date: November 11 Result Announcement: November 14 Notification Release: October 13 Last Date for Nomination: October 20 Scrutiny of Nominations: October 22 Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: October 24
Headmaster Found Dead with Hands and Legs Tied; Body Recovered from Pond
Banshda, 8th Oct 2025: In a shocking incident, the body of a former headmaster, Indramani Nayak, was recovered from a pond in Karan Pokhari village, under Nal Gohira Panchayat of Banshda Police Station jurisdiction. The deceased’s hands and legs were found tied, and his body was retrieved from a pond located about 200 meters from his house. This has raised strong suspicions of murder. Upon…
Man Trampled to Death by Elephant in Dhenkanal While Attending Nature’s Call
Dhenkanal, 8th Oct 2025: In a heartbreaking incident from Damal village, under the Dihadol Forest Section of the Mahabiroad Range, Dhenkanal district, a man was trampled to death by a wild elephant early in the morning. The deceased has been identified as Panchanan Samal, a resident of Damal village. According to sources, Panchanan had gone to the banks of the Brahmani River to relieve himself…
Young Scientist from Kotpad Invited by World Space Week Association
Kotpad:8th Oct 2025: In a proud moment for India, a young scientist from Kotpad has received an invitation from the World Space Week Association (WSWA), based in Houston, Texas, USA, to participate in their 2025 event. As part of the globally organized World Space Week 2025, with the theme “Living in Space”, Amjura Bishwanath from the Kotpad region has been invited to contribute to outreach…
RMC Breaks Locks and Seals Illegal Stalls
Nabarangpur, 7th Oct 2025: Shopkeepers who had taken stalls on lease were not paying rent. With over four years of unpaid rent, the outstanding amount has now exceeded Rs6 lakh. As a result, the Regulated Market Committee (RMC) of Nabarangpur was compelled to seal six stalls located on Gandhinagar Road, under its jurisdiction. According to RMC Secretary Kapilendra Sasmal, the sealing was carried out today…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Organized in Manyamkonda
Malkangiri, 7th Oct 2025: A Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp was conducted today at the Manyamkonda Gram Panchayat Office under Kalimela Block. District Collector Somesh Upadhyay and Superintendent of Police Vinod Patil H. attended the camp and personally listened to public grievances. A total of 77 complaints were heard today — among them, 19 were individual grievances and 58 were collective complaints. Breakdown of the…
District Sports Association Secretary Prahallad Honored with ‘Helpline’ Award
Nabarangpur, 7th Oct 2025: Marakod Kat (Bhaskar News): The voluntary organization Helpline, working in Nabarangpur district, has always been praised by intellectual circles for its effective service activities. While the organization continues its year-round social service initiatives, today, during the annual festival of the District Sports Association, discussions were held on how sports in the district can progress further and how sportspersons from various sectors…
Breakthrough: First Vaccine for Cancer Now Available
Bhubaneswar, 7th Oct 2025: The Vaccine for Cancer Has Arrived! The vaccine has come to end cancer Russian vaccine succeeds in clinical trials FMBA chief announces about the vaccine “Jaxine” The vaccine is now fully ready for use Application submitted to the Russian Ministry of Health for approval
