Jeypore,23rd Sept 2025: A public awareness meeting was organized by the Semiliguda Development Council demanding that Semiliguda in Koraput district be granted the status of a Revenue Subdivision. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Semiliguda Development Council, Krushna Singh, Dr. Rajendra Patra, former Koraput MLA Raghuram Padal, former Pottangi MLA Pritam Padhi, former MLA Prafulla Pangi, along with leaders from various political…
Graduates and Postgraduates Queue Up for Home Guard Posts
Koraput, 23rd Sept 2025: On Sunday, a written examination was held for 125 Home Guard posts, for which the required educational qualification was only Class V pass. The exam took place at the D.A.V. Government College, Padia, starting at 7 a.m. and concluding at 11 a.m. However, what stood out was the overwhelming participation of highly educated candidates, including graduates and postgraduates, who eagerly appeared…
Maa Budhi Thakurani Football Tournament Kicks Off with Enthusiasm
Jeypore, 23rd Sept 2025: The Maa Budhi Thakurani Football Tournament has been inaugurated at Bada Kaudi village, located under Dhanpur Gram Panchayat in Jeypore Block, Koraput district. The inaugural match was held between Ekampa and Borigumma, in which Ekampa team emerged victorious with a score of 5–4. The second match took place between Dangara and Makaput teams, where Dangara team won 2–0. In today’s opening…
Unruly Crowd Creates Havoc at Kotpad Festival Grounds
Kotpad, 23rd Sept 2025: The grand Dussehra festival of Goddess Kanakmani Maa Mauli, the presiding deity of Kotpad town in Koraput district, is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur. For ten days, rituals and worship are performed in her honor. During this time, thousands of devotees from neighboring states like Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Kalahandi district come to seek her blessings. On Monday, as part…
Protesters Plan Assembly Gherao on 23rd, Authorities on Alert
Bhubaneswar, 22nd Sept 2025: BJD to gherao Assembly on 23rd. Biju Janata Dal to intensify people’s movement. BJD to gherao Assembly over government’s failures. Biju Janata Dal will gherao the Assembly on the upcoming 23rd. People’s government has failed to serve the people: BJD. No developmental work has taken place anywhere in the state: BJD. Panchayat Samiti Act has been violated: BJD .Budget allocations have been reduced for all schemes: BJD.
Saroj Kumar Behera Appointed New Secretary of Odisha Board of Secondary Education
Cuttack:22nd Sept 2025: The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, has a new Secretary. Saroj Kumar Behera, an officer of the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), has taken charge as the Secretary of the Board in Cuttack, succeeding the outgoing official. Mr. Behera brings years of administrative experience to the post and is expected to focus on strengthening the quality of secondary education across the state. He…
Lightning Strike Claims Life of Guniaguda Resident Dhana Nayak
Kotpad, 22nd Sept 2025: One person has died due to a lightning strike. The deceased has been identified as Dhana Nayak from Guniaguda village under Batasana Panchayat of Kotpad block. According to reports, he had gone to a nearby forest for some work when the lightning strike occurred, leading to his death.
Dussehra Cup Football Tournament Begins, Umeri Team Clinches Early Victory
Nabarangpur, 22nd Sept 2025: The Dussehra Cup Football Tournament has been inaugurated at the local college football ground under the banner of Jwarangpur Town Football Academy. The event was inaugurated in the presence of Nabarangpur MLA Gauri Shankar Majhi as the chief guest. Other dignitaries included: Prahallad Tripathy, Secretary of the District Sports Association M. Balakrishna Rao, Vice President of the District Sports Association Manoj…
Minister Creates ‘Mini Cabinet’, Assigns Departments to 19 Associates, Stirring Controversy
Brahmapur, 22nd Sept 2025: Gopalpur MLA and State Minister of Mines & Steel and Transport, Bibhuti Jena, is once again in the spotlight — this time for forming what many are calling his own “mini cabinet”. Earlier, the minister had announced representatives for different NACs and Brahmapur Municipal Corporation in his constituency. Now, in a surprising move, he has assigned specific departmental responsibilities to 19…
Double Setback for BJD as Ex-Rajya Sabha MP N. Bhaskar Rao and Former Minister Himirika Resign
Bhubaneswar, 22nd Sept 2025: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has received a double jolt as two senior leaders — former Rajya Sabha MP N. Bhaskar Rao and former Minister Lalbihari Himirika — have resigned from the party. According to reports, both leaders decided to quit the party after discussions with their supporters. N. Bhaskar Rao is considered a veteran leader and strong organizer within the…