Cuttack, 29th Sept 2025: Plot Applications for Baliyatra Start . Plot allotment for the historic Baliyatra in Cuttack . The allocation of plots will be done through an auction process. Important Dates & Details: Plot applications can be submitted both online and offline until October 9. The auction process will begin from October 13. Online applications are available through the official Baliyatra website. For offline applications, arrangements…
Borigumma Pride: Two Local Students Secure Top 30 Ranks in OPSC
Borigumma, 29th Sept 2025: The OPSC results have been declared, and it has brought great joy to Borigumma. Two bright students have delivered a message of pride and success for the town. Their tireless efforts and relentless hard work have finally paid off and echoed loudly in the streets of Borigumma. There is celebration across the town over the success of Gautam Pradhan and Bishal…
Shiva–Parvati Idols Discovered in Fishing Net Near Konark Konark Fishermen Stumble Upon Ancient Shiva–Parvati Idols
Konark:29th Sept 2025: A 30-kg Ashtadhatu (eight-metal alloy) idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati was unexpectedly caught in a fishing net. On Tuesday morning, Prakash Chandra Swain (45), son of Chandramani Swain from Beldal village, located along the Puri-Konark Marine Drive, was fishing under the new bridge of the Nuanai river. While pulling in his net, he discovered that, along with fish, something unusually…
Capital City Faces Unrest as Festive Season Nears
Bhubaneswar, 29th Sept 2025: The capital city of Odisha is turning blood-stained and unsafe ahead of the festive season. On one hand, a young woman is abducted in an auto, while on the other, a youth is brutally beaten by criminals. It appears that criminals are now more active than the police in the city. Law and order seem to have completely deteriorated. Professional criminals…
Capital City Faces Unrest as Festive Season Nears
Bhubaneswar, 29th Sept 2025: The capital city of Odisha is turning blood-stained and unsafe ahead of the festive season. On one hand, a young woman is abducted in an auto, while on the other, a youth is brutally beaten by criminals. It appears that criminals are now more active than the police in the city. Law and order seem to have completely deteriorated. Professional criminals…
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s Birth Anniversary Observed with Tribute Programs Across the Region
Umerkote, 29th Sept 2025: The birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (the predecessor of the BJP), was celebrated at the BJP office in Umerkote, Nabarangpur district, under the banner of “Seva Pakhwada” (Service Fortnight). He was known for his strong nationalist ideology, organizational skills, vision of “Integral Humanism”, and as a guiding light for inclusive development. He is…
Severe Teacher Shortage in Koraput Schools Sparks Widespread Concern
Koraput, 29th Sept 2025: The teacher shortage in Koraput has become a matter of serious concern. Despite having strong foundational infrastructure in government, fully-aided, and newly-aided high schools, the lack of teachers is significantly hampering the quality of education. As a result, students are unable to perform well in matriculation (Class 10) examinations. There are a total of 187 government high schools in the Koraput…
Block-Level Science Seminar Successfully Conducted in Kolnara
Kolnara, 27th Sept 2025: A Block-Level Science Seminar was organized yesterday at the premises of Jagadamba Government Higher Secondary School, located in Kolnara. In this event, one selected student each from nine government high schools across the block participated, presenting their thoughts and projects on the topic: “Quantum Age: Potential and Challenges” (KA/2 Yugara Arambha, Sambhavana o Ahwana). The students showcased their scientific understanding and…
Banadurga Temple Comes Alive with Festive Spirit for Shodasha Puja and Navaratri
Umerkote, 27th Sept 2025: 10th day of Maa Banadurga’s Shodasha Upachara Puja and the 2nd day of Navaratri celebrations. On this occasion, a large gathering of devotees can be seen at the Banadurga Temple in Umerkote town. All arrangements have been made to ensure a peaceful and well-managed darshan experience for the devotees. The temple is adorned and vibrant for the nine-day-long Navaratri festival, during…
Block-Level Sports and Games Competition Celebrated with Enthusiasm
Raighar, 27th Sept 2025: A Block-level Sports and Games Competition was successfully organized at Government High School, Turudihi. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of around 160 students from various schools under Raighar Block, who showcased their talents and achieved commendable success in different sports disciplines. At the concluding ceremony, a celebratory event was held. The event was chaired by Block Education Officer (BEO) Bikash…