Kolnara, 2nd Sept 2025: With the Ganesh Puja scheduled for tonight, Kolnara has become a hub of festive activity. Various localities, community puja committees, and schools have almost completed preparations for the celebration. However, there is concern over continuous rainfall caused by a low-pressure system, which has persisted for the last 2–3 days. Although the morning saw some respite, light showers continued intermittently, and heavier…
Odisha Assembly’s Monsoon Session to Begin on September 18
Bhubaneswar, 2nd Sept 2025: The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly’s fourth (monsoon) session will begin on September 18, according to sources from the Assembly Secretariat. The session is scheduled to continue till September 25, comprising a total of seven working days. It is expected that multiple contentious issues will keep the House heated during this period. The session may prove challenging for the state government, as…
Training Program Organized for TB-Free Gram Panchayat Initiative
Dabugam, 2nd Sept 2025: A training program was conducted on Tuesday at the conference hall of Dabugam Block, focusing on the long-term vision of developing TB-free Gram Panchayats, as part of the localization of sustainable development goals. The event was chaired by BDO Sarat Majhi. Other key participants included: Gagan Bag, Head of the TB Unit at Dabugam Group Health Centre Padmanabh Bhalla, Panchayat Development…
Police Committee Meeting Convened in Baipariguda
Baipariguda ,2nd Sept 2025: A Police Committee meeting was held at Lingaraj Nagar in Baipariguda. The meeting was chaired by Jeypore Town Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Ullas Chandra Raut. The event was attended by Police Committee members, local residents, and senior citizens, with a total of 26 participants. During the meeting, OIC Mr. Raut addressed various ongoing issues in the Jaypur town area, such as:…
Snigdharani Felicitated for Dedication to Blood Donation
Semiliguda, 2nd Sept 2025: Snigdharani Mishra, a well-known figure in the field of blood donation from Semiliguda, has been honoured in Madhya Pradesh for her contributions. Apart from regularly donating blood herself, Mrs. Mishra is also recognized as a promoter and motivator of blood donation in her region. On the occasion of Independence Day, she was felicitated with the “Raktaveer Samman” (Blood Hero Honor) by…
Heavy Rain Floods NH in Baipariguda; Malkangiri–Koraput Route Cut Off for 3 Hours
Baipariguda, 2nd Sept 2025:: The region has witnessed heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. From Monday morning to this morning, 102 mm of rainfall has been recorded. As a result, all the rivers and streams in the local area have swelled and overflowed. Transportation has been disrupted in several places. National Highway 26 was submerged under 4 feet of floodwater, leading to a complete…
Rainfall Continues Though Low-Pressure System Weakens
Bhubaneswar, 2nd Sept 2025: Low-pressure area moving in the west-northwest direction has weakened. Due to its effect, rainfall continues in several regions. Heavy rain likely to continue till the 3rd . Today, there is a possibility of light to moderate rainfall in various parts of the state. Weather Alerts Yellow warning issued for 11 districts due to lightning and thunderstorm In some areas, wind speed may reach 30 to…
Alarming Rise in Student Dropout Rate Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar, 2nd Sept 2025: The government has been implementing various schemes to reduce school dropout rates. While there has been a significant decrease in dropout rates at the national level, Odisha is witnessing a rise. In other words, more children in Odisha are dropping out of school midway. During the 2023–24 academic year, the dropout rate at the secondary level was 9.1%, which has now…
Primary Teachers’ Transfer Process Stalled Midway
Bhubaneswar, 2nd Sept 2025: Even as half of the current academic year has passed, the transfer process of primary teachers in Odisha has not yet begun. The School and Mass Education Department has been repeatedly changing dates, but the actual transfer process is still pending. It has now been over three months since applications were submitted, yet teachers waiting for transfers have not seen their hopes…
India–Pakistan Clash Scheduled Early in Asia Cup 2025
Dubai, 2nd Sept 2025: The Asia Cup 2025 is set to begin from September 9. Matches will be held at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi and Dubai International Stadium. The UAE Cricket Board has made slight changes to match timings. Matches will start 30 minutes earlier than the previously scheduled time. According to the updated schedule, matches will begin at 6:30 PM local time (i.e.,…