Jeypore, 10th Nov 2025: A grand procession was organized today in the city to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram. Over 400 students from City English Medium and City High School participated, marching through the streets of Jeypore. The city resounded with chants of Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata Ki Jai. A key attraction of the procession was students dressed as…
Block-Level Fisheries and Animal Resources Fair Draws Enthusiastic Participation
Koraput, 10th Nov 2025:– A block-level Fisheries and Animal Resources Fair was organized at the Local Kalyan Mandap in Jeypore. The program was inaugurated by the Jeypore Sub-Collector, Akbaram Sasya Reddy, as the chief guest. During the fair, discussions were held on various government schemes designed to make farmers self-reliant. Farmers were educated on how to benefit from these schemes. The chief speaker at the…
Transport and Fire Departments Jointly Organize Fire Safety Awareness Program
Jeypore, 10th Nov 2025:– The Transport and Fire Departments conducted a fire safety and accident awareness program for local bus owners and employees in Jeypore to ensure safety during travel and prevent accidents. The program educated participants on the proper use of firefighting equipment. Awareness was also created about identifying fire hazards and how fire-fighting systems operate. Through demonstrations, participants were shown how the fire…
Bus Skids Off the Road, Passengers Panic but Escape Major Injury
Devgad,10th Nov 2025:– A night coach bus met with an accident near Ambedkar Square on National Highway 49, under the jurisdiction of Devgad municipality. Fortunately, the bus driver and passengers suffered only minor injuries. According to reports, a bus named Khusi (No. OD11EL-3741) traveling from Balasore to Jharasuguda reached near Ambedkar Square on National Highway 49 at around 4:30 a.m. on Friday. At that time,…
Elder Collapses on Road While Listening to the Bhāgavata
Kendujhar, 10th Nov 2025: Death can come suddenly. Such an unfortunate incident occurred in the Telkoi area of Kendujhar district when Asha Karmi collapsed on the road while returning home after listening to the Bhāgavata Purāṇa. The deceased, Manjari Sahu (56), was the wife of Paduka Sahu from Tungurubahal village, under Jagmohanpur Panchayat, Telkoi Police Station jurisdiction. For many months, village gatherings at the village…
BK Art and Craft Students to Present the Essence of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture
Cuttack,10th Nov 2025: This year at Cuttack-in-Cuttack, visitors will get to see glimpses of Odia language, literature, and culture, thanks to the full effort of the students of BK Art and Craft College. Under the guidance of the college’s alumnus Rasmiranjan Das, more than eight students are creating various replicas. The college’s alumnus Chitrasen Behera, who has an interest in making fiber sculptures, is now…
‘Cuttack-in-Cuttack Main Gate’ Becomes a Major Draw at Bali Jatra
‘Cuttack, 10th Nov 2025: The ground has been cleared, and the steel frame for the main gate has already been prepared. Work was temporarily halted due to rain, but it has resumed now that the weather has improved. In this way, the construction of the main gate for this year’s Bali Jatra at the Cuttack-in-Cuttack venue began on Tuesday. About 30 artisans are working on…
Main Attraction at Cuttack Bali Jatra: Giant Odisha Map Draws Visitors
Cuttack,10th Nov 2025: This year at Bali Jatra in Cuttack, the main attraction for the audience will be a replica of the Odisha map. At the main gate, there will be a structure 100 feet long and 40 feet high representing the map of Odisha. A steel framework has been prepared for this purpose. LED strip lights will be installed on it, and it will…
Sound and Light Fusion on Electronic Drum Set to Mesmerize Audience
Cuttack, 10th Nov 2025: The electronic drum will play. Light garlands will start dancing. It will create a sunrise illusion. In this way, the audience will be enthralled by the colorful light garlands flashing to different sounds. This will also become a major and new attraction of this year’s Bali Jatra. The state government is giving special attention to making this year’s Bali Jatra more attractive…
This Year’s New Attraction: Visitors Thrilled by the ‘Experience Zone’
Cuttack, 10th Nov 2025: The biggest attraction at this year’s Bali Yatra is set to be the ‘Experience Zone’, which will offer visitors a unique and immersive experience with a 3-D animated show. A large theater is being set up at the Bali Yatra grounds, where the 3-D show will be displayed on a huge LED screen. The district administration has made arrangements for some seating…