Malkangiri, 6th Oct 2025: In the recently held State-Level Judo Championship, organized under the aegis of the Odisha State Judo Association from September 27 to 30 at KT Global School, Khordha, judo athletes from Malkangiri district participated in multiple categories — Sub-Junior, Junior, Cadet, and Senior (Men & Women) — and made the district proud by bagging a total of ten medals. Most of the…
Service Week Concludes Successfully Under Leadership of Kotpad MLA
Kotpad,6th Oct 2025: The Seva Saptah (Service Week), organized as per the call of the Prime Minister, was concluded on Thursday by Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra. The week-long program ended with a cleanliness drive at the Dashahara Padia (festival ground). The MLA joined hands with the NAC sanitation workers to clean the Dashahara Padia. Many party workers were also present during the program, which was…
Tragedy Strikes as Woman Dies Following Bee Attack
Nandahandi,6th Oct 2025: A woman undergoing treatment at the Nabarangpur District Headquarters Hospital has died following a bee attack. The deceased has been identified as Neela Patra (57), a resident of Khuntia village under the Nandahandi block headquarters panchayat. According to reports, on Wednesday, she had gone to the nearby Saruguda village CSC (Common Service Center) with her son to withdraw money. After withdrawing the…
Block Chairperson Resigns Just Before Scheduled No-confidence Motion
Kundura,6th Oct 2025: The Block Chairperson of Kundura, Puri Paraja, has resigned from her post. Today, she met Jaypur Sub-Collector and Kundura Block Development Officer (BDO) P. Manasmita, and submitted her resignation letter. In her letter, she stated that she had been sincerely fulfilling her responsibilities as Block Chairperson for the past four years, but due to personal and family issues, she was no longer…
Malkangiri Hosts District-Level Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations
Malkangiri , 4th Oct 2025: The district-level Gandhi Jayanti celebration was held at the old Collector’s office in Malkangiri. The event was presided over by Additional District Collector Bedabar Pradhan. The chief guest on the occasion was Additional District Collector Somanath Pradhan, while Deputy Collector Ashmi A. L. attended as the guest of honour. The day began at 5 a.m. with the rendition of Ram…
Secondary School Employees Association Holds Annual Celebration
Ganjam,4th Oct 2025: The 33rd Annual Celebration and Constitutional Meeting of the Secondary School Employees Association, Ganjam District Branch, was held at the local NGO Hall Gate, Brahmapur. The event was inaugurated by Rabindranath Pradhan, the General Editor of the State Unorganized Employees Coordination Committee. The chief guest was the Odisha Amala Sangha, Koraput district President Shashibhushan Dash. The meeting was chaired by Shashibhushan Dash.…
Devotees Celebrate Mahashtami Puja at Harihar Temple, Chamundeshwari Peetha
K. Nuagaon – 4th Oct 2025: At the Harihar Temple located in K. Nuagaon market, Kandhamal district, a nine-day long worship ceremony is held every year at the Chamundeshwari Peetha. The temple was established by the late Dr. Brindaban Chandra Das, and under the supervision of his son, Prafulla Chandra Das, the recitation of the Chandi Path has been continuously performed for the past 35…
Monthly Discussion Circle Held at Bihari Library
Nabarangpur, 4th Oct 2025: At Kunj Bihar Library in Nabarangpur, a book release event, discussions on Indian culture, poetry, and the power of women were held along with a reading festival. Senior poetess Dr. Ja… (name incomplete in original) and Jahnavi Panda’s fourth published book titled “Aahwan” was unveiled. The well-known literary figure and satirical poet Vijay Chaudhury released the book. Lecturer Banbihari Dash delivered…
Devotees Gather to Worship Mother Jhadeshwari at Dhama
Dhama, 4th Oct 2025: In Dhama village of Maneswar block, Sambalpur district, the worship of Mother Jhadeshwari has been carried out for more than 400 years. The presiding deity of Dhama village is Goddess Kurti Shanti Swaroopini Karunamayi, worshiped as Mother Jhadeshwari. Before entering her temple, worship is first offered to Mother Bhairavi on the southern side. After crossing five steps, one enters the temple…
New Bridge Completed on Gurupada–Kailamba Road Under Govt Scheme
Phulbani, 4th Oct 2025: A new bridge has been constructed on the Gurupada-Kailamba road under the Bridge Construction Scheme by the Rural Construction Division of Phulbani district, at a cost of ₹3 crore 77 lakh. The villagers had been demanding this bridge construction for a long time. With the completion of this bridge, transportation facilities have significantly improved. This paved road will connect the Kutibari,…