Bhubaneswar, 11th Nov 2025: Massive Passenger Amenity Centres will soon be constructed at 76 railway stations across India. Each of these stations will be capable of accommodating up to 7,000 passengers at a time. Over 150 toilets will be available for both men and women. Various parts of these stations will feature modern ticket counters and automatic ticket vending machines, ensuring that passengers can easily…
On the Auspicious Occasion of Gopashtami During the Holy Month of Kartika – Cow Worship and Bhagavata Discourse
Malkangiri, 11th Nov 2025: At Siripeta village under Parakanamala Gram Panchayat of Khairput Block, the Gopashtami festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion today. On this sacred occasion, several religious rituals were performed including cow bathing, cow worship (Go Puja), feeding the cows (Go Grass Sevan), and Nama Sankirtan (devotional singing). The event was inaugurated by Ramakrishna Choudhury, the president of the Go Suraksha…
Officials Visit Kutunipadar Shaiva Shrine Ahead of 2025 Festival Preparations
Koraput, 11th Nov 2025: At a recent district-level preparatory meeting, it was decided that the grand inauguration of the Koraput District Tribal Folk Festival 2025 would be held at the Shaiva shrine in Kutunipadar village under Laxmipur block. In view of this, today, the Koraput District Collector, Manoj Satyaban Mahajan, along with several administrative officials, visited Kutunipadar village to review all preparations on the ground. The…
Corruption Prevention Awareness Week Celebrated with Pledge for Transparency
Nabarangpur, 11th Nov 2025: On the occasion of the observance of Corruption Prevention Awareness Week 2025, programs were organized by the District Administration and the Department of Corruption Prevention on 10.09.1014 (note: the date in the source seems garbled). On 27.90.1014, during a Public Grievance Hearing at Koshagumuda Block, District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain administered the Integrity Pledge to all government officials present. Along with…
Cyclone Devastates Putsil Eco Retreat, Infrastructure Severely Damaged
Koraput, 11th Nov 2025: The cyclone “Mocha” has caused extensive damage to tourist destinations in Koraput district. The Eco Retreat at Putsil in Semiliguda block was completely blown away by strong winds. Power supply has been disrupted. The agency managing the Eco Retreat has informed the Tourism Department about the damage and reconstruction work has already begun. The administration has provided all necessary assistance, and…
Advanta Company’s Initiative in Nabarangpur Brings New Hope to Maize Farmers
Nabarangpur, 11th Nov 2025: – Nabarangpur is a tribal-dominated district, full of hills and waterfalls, where farming is the backbone of life. A new agricultural revolution has reached the soil of these farmers with the maize hybrid ADV 7154 introduced by Advanta Company. Advanta Company organized a crop demonstration program in the district, which was conducted with great enthusiasm. A total of 39 approved dealers…
Financial Assistance Sanctioned for Family of Deceased Teacher
Bajinda, 11th Nov 2025: When Balaram Behera, a teacher at the Ghodabandhuni Village Primary School in Athmallik Block, Anugul District, passed away, the Athmallik Block Primary School Teachers’ Association provided assistance to his family on Saturday. Representatives of the association visited his residence and provided financial aid of ₹97,100 to his wife, Lipi Behera. The assistance was handed over in the presence of Editor Sudhansu Bhushan…
Eighth Pay Commission to Submit Report Within 18 Months
New Delhi,11th Nov 2025: The Cabinet Committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) or tenure for the Eighth Central Pay Commission. The commission’s recommendations, once implemented, will benefit around 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. The Eighth Central Pay Commission is a temporary body. The commission is expected to submit its report within 18 months.…
75,000 km of Roads to Be Built in 5 Years: Nitin Gadkari to Inaugurate 84th Indian Roads Congress
Bhubaneswar, 11th Nov 2025: The 84th Indian Roads Congress (IRC) Mahakumbh will be held in Odisha. Since its formation in 1934, IRC has organized five annual conferences in Odisha, and now Odisha has the opportunity to host it for the sixth time. On Friday, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and address the Mahakumbh. This conference will serve as a platform…
Public Demand Rises for Construction of Steps and Proper Lighting Arrangements
Kolnara, 11th Nov 2025: The residents of Kolnara village depend on the nearby perennial canal for their daily needs. However, over many years, the steps built to access this canal have broken, making it difficult for people to reach the canal. The steps were originally constructed near the canal, close to the Ubhayapatu and Dhavaleshwar temples. In recent years, due to heavy rainfall in the…