Bhubaneswar, 17th Nov 2025: Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, the sacred birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. He was the living symbol of struggle for the interest, dignity, and identity of the Adivasi community. Therefore, he is forever revered in Adivasi society as Bhagwan and Dharti Aaba (Father of the Earth). On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of this great personality, I, on behalf of the…
Umerkote Premier League Reaches Final Stage
Umerkote, 17th Nov 2025: The Umerkote Premier League has entered its final stage. On the last day today, the first semi-final was played between H-D-Bulls and Jharsuguda Little Stars. In the match, The Bulls entered the finals by defeating Saanvi XI Balangir, while Jharsuguda Little Stars secured their place in the finals by beating Kondagaon XI by 8 wickets. So far, the best batsman of the…
Special OTET Results Released: 48,153 Teachers Qualify
Cuttack,17th Nov 2025: The results of the Special Teacher Eligibility Test (Special OTET), conducted on September 27 for in-service teachers, were released today. A total of 75,403 candidates had applied for OTET Paper-1 and Paper-2 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, and 72,413 candidates appeared for the exam. Out of these, 48,153 teachers have passed, with a pass percentage of 66.5%. Among the 29,004…
Surya Banshi Suraj Visits Chandragiri’s Renowned Buddhist Temple in Gajapati
Gajapati, 17th Nov 2025: Surya Banshi Suraj visited the famous Buddhist temple at Chandragiri near Jiranga in Mohana block of Gajapati district. Known as the second-largest Buddhist temple in South Asia, this temple reflects Tibetan art and culture. The education system of the local Guru Padma Sambhava School has earned a distinguished reputation. Recognized as one of the major spiritual tourist destinations of Odisha, the serene…
Chandahandi Hosts First Block-Level Fisheries and Animal Resources Fair–2025
Chandahandi, 17th Nov 2025: For the first time, a block-level Fisheries and Animal Resources Fair–2025 was organized at Chandahandi in Nabarangpur, which was inaugurated by the Panchayat Samiti Chairperson, Smt. Sumitra Pujhari. Eight leading farmers were honored at the fair, and the department’s twelve exhibition stalls became the center of attraction.”
Decision Taken to Submit Articles and Poems by the 25th
Nabarangpur, 17th Nov 2025: The first meeting of the Nabarangpur Mandei 2025 Souvenir and Poetry Recitation Committee was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Nabarangpur District Development Officer Biranchi Narayan Darwan at the Zilla Parishad conference hall. Out of the 19 committee members, 14 were present. Vice-Chairperson Muna Tripathy gave the introductory note. It was decided that for this year’s 2025 souvenir, articles and poems…
Six IAS Trainees Visit Dabugaon for Field Study
Dabugaon, 17th Nov 2025: Out of the 12 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainees who arrived in Nabarangpur district from the Mussoorie Training Centre in Uttarakhand, six trainees reached Ghodakhunta Government High School in Dabugaon block on Monday. BDO Sarat Majhi introduced all of them. The trainees are Mudita Bansal, Javed Mev, Kaushik V., Saksham Bhatia, Muskan Sharma, and Vishal Meher. The BDO briefed them about the…
Businessman Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud in Umerkote
Umerkote, 17th Nov 2025: A businessman from Umerkote has reportedly fallen victim to a cyber fraud. It has been learned that a cyber fraudster created a fake Facebook ID in the name of “Lakshmi Medical” of Umerkote and posted advertisements claiming that TVs, refrigerators, and ACs would be provided at low prices. The fraudster was also calling people based on this post. After seeing the post,…
Garage Destroyed in Midnight Fire in Umerkote
Umerkote,17th Nov 2025: A garage located on Kandagaon Road in Umerkote town of Nabarangpur district caught fire at midnight on Sunday and was completely gutted. The garage, which was made of wood, was entirely destroyed in the blaze. According to reports, the owner, Biswajit Tarafdar, had closed the garage at night and left. However, around midnight, the garage caught fire. Due to some burnt mobile oil…
Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati Shows Signs of Recovery After Illness
Jeypore, 17th Nov 2025: After a few days of illness, the Jeypore MLA Shri Tara Prasad Bahinipati is gradually recovering. His improving health has brought relief to supporters, well-wishers, and residents across the region. Doctors have advised him to take adequate rest and continue medication for a full recovery. Local leaders and community members are expressing their heartfelt prayers and wishing him strength during this time. On…