Kolnara, 8th Nov 2025: Through self-confidence and consistent effort, Lalita Kutraka from K. Dengasagi village in Dumuriguda Panchayat, Kolnara Block, has become self-reliant. To improve her family’s financial condition, Lalita initially started marigold cultivation on a small plot of land with the help of OLM. In 2018, she joined Nandighosha SHG in her village and took a loan of ₹30,000 to invest in marigold farming.…
Sub-Registrar Office Inaugurated in Nandapur
Nandapur,8th Nov 2025:– The Sub-Registrar office in Nandapur Tehsil was inaugurated on Saturday. The program was held at the Nandapur Block conference hall, where Tehsildar Debabrata Maharana, Additional Tehsildar Madhab Pangi, Block Cooperative Executive Officer Jhasketan Behera, Revenue Circle Inspector Somnath Muduli, senior BJP official Bhagaban Muduli, Jayaram Bhoyi, Harihar Behera, Sudarshan Pangi, all Revenue Inspectors, and Panchayat Executive Officers were present. Through a virtual…
Curious Child Hunts for Coins with a Magnet
Bhubaneshwar,8th Nov 2025: A small child, about 8 years old, tied a magnet to a string and dipped it into the Bindu Sagar pond, letting it float in the water. He kept it in the water for some time, and when checked, he had successfully picked up some coins with the magnet. Carefully pulling it out of the water, two or three coins were stuck to…
Boita Bandana Celebrated with Devotion on Kartika Purnima
Kashipur: 8th Nov 2025: On the occasion of Kartika Purnima, the Boita Bandana festival was celebrated at various places in Kashipur block. Following the Utkaliya (Odisha) maritime tradition, devotees performed rituals from early morning, including holy baths, and worshipped the boats made of banana stalks with offerings like betel leaves, guava, turmeric, sandalwood, lamps, fruits, and flowers. Large crowds gathered at ponds like Tikiri Badh, Medaribandh,…
“Kundala Mahotsav” Showcases Ancient Traditions Through Sand Art at Bhakundaleswar Peeth
Bhakundaleswar, 8th Nov 2025: The ancient international trading center “Manikpatna”, well-known in the heritage and culture of Lord Jagannath, was an important port in its time and continues to hold historical significance. During the month of Kartik, young men from the region used to travel abroad for trade. This place stands as a proud symbol of our rich heritage. According to the records of the Chinese…
Gold and Silver Prices Witness a Decline
Bhubaneswar, 8th Nov 2025: Decline in gold and silver prices has been observed. In the state capital Bhubaneswar, the prices of 24-carat and 22-carat gold per 10 grams have fallen by Rs980 and Rs900, respectively. The new rates now stand at Rs1,21,480 for 24-carat gold and Rs1,11,350 for 22-carat gold. On the other hand, the price of silver has dropped by ₹2,000 per kilogram, bringing…
Preparations Begin for Dhanuyatra Festival in Dasigaon Village
Kalahandi, 8th Nov 2025: In Dasigaon village under Junagarh Block of Kalahandi district, preparations are underway to organize the Dhanuyatra festival for the second consecutive year. The Maharaja Kansa was ceremonially welcomed for the festival. Susanu Kumar Meher, an artist from Lathor in Balangir district, will play the role of King Kansa this year. The members of the Dasigaon Dhanuyatra Committee visited Lathor on Wednesday…
Traffic Restrictions Imposed from 2 PM for the Fair
Cuttack, 8th Nov 2025: For the historic Cuttack Bali Jatra, the Cuttack Police have announced traffic restrictions on certain city roads from November 5 to November 12. These restrictions will be in effect from 2 PM until the dispersal of the crowd at night. However, ambulances, fire service vehicles, police vehicles, and other essential service vehicles will be exempted from these restrictions. Vehicles coming from…
District and Sessions Judge’s Circuit Court Inaugurated in Kotpad
Kotpad, 8th Nov 2025: As per the directive of the Odisha High Court, a Circuit Court of the Koraput District and Sessions Court (Jeypore) was formally inaugurated on Thursday at the Kotpad Civil Court premises. District and Sessions Judge Pradeep Kumar Mahant conducted court proceedings, hearing evidence in various cases from the Kotpad area and addressing bail petitions of undertrial prisoners. It is noteworthy that…
Block-Level Fishery and Animal Resources Fair Held in Korukonda
Korukonda, 8th Nov 2025: A block-level Fishery and Animal Resources Fair was organized at the Korukonda Block headquarters playground under the auspices of the State Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development and hosted by the Korukonda Block Fisheries and Animal Resources Office. Block Chairperson Jitu Burudi attended the event as the chief guest, while Dr. Gagan Charan Nayak, District Veterinary Officer of Malkangiri, presided…