Umerkote, 7th Nov 2025: Balakrishna Patra, an ideal lawyer from Umerkote, passed away while undergoing treatment in Visakhapatnam at around 10:00 p.m. on 05/11/2025. He was widely respected in the legal fraternity for his integrity, simplicity, and commitment to justice. Known as a guiding figure for many young advocates, he had served the people of Umerkote with dedication for several decades. His untimely demise has cast…
Village Innovation “Titanic 2.0” Wins National Acclaim for Boat Safety Design
Malkangiri, 7th Nov 2025: In the Swabhiman region of Malkangiri, many villages are surrounded by the Balimela reservoir. For these villages, water transport is the only means of communication. Unfortunately, several lives are lost every year due to recurring boat accidents. In this situation, a Class IX student named Lalita Khil has developed an innovative idea to prevent such accidents. Her science project, titled “Titanic…
Chitrakonda Students’ “Safety Boat” Project Chosen for National Science Exhibition
Malkangiri, 7th Nov 2025: In Malkangiri district, under Chitrakonda Block, Buradiput village of Doraguda Panchayat, student Lalita Khul, studying at Government High School, RSC-06, has been inspired by the devastating scenes caused by annual cyclones in Chitrakonda and has developed an innovative science project titled “Safety Boat.” She was guided and supported in this project by her teacher, Debabrata Dash, and encouraged by Headmaster Dambaru…
Employees Pledge Integrity During Vigilance Week Observance
Malkangiri, 7th Nov 2025: In Malkangiri district, the District Planning and Statistics Department organized an oath-taking ceremony as part of the Vigilance Awareness Week. On this occasion, the department administered the Integrity Pledge to the officials and citizens. Under the leadership of Golaka Chandra Dalei, District Planning and Statistics Officer, the event saw participation from Statistical Officer Parameswar Raut, Senior Economic Investigator Dhanapati Indrajit, Surya…
Governor Emphasizes Education and Awareness for Empowering Tribal Youth
Bhubaneswar, November 6: Education is the strongest foundation for success and self-reliance, said Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati while interacting with participants of the 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme in Bhubaneswar. The Governor held discussions with youth representatives from Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra, encouraging them to stay informed about their rights, responsibilities, and welfare schemes aimed at tribal development. ଜୀବନର ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ…
British Council Launches ‘Creative Convergence’ in Bengaluru
British Council’s inaugural ‘Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined’ kicks off in Bengaluru; charts new course for India-UK creative collaboration Bengaluru, 6th November 2025: British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, inaugurated the first edition of Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined today at the Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru. The event celebrates the strength and creativity of India–UK partnerships through thought-provoking discussions, artistic showcases,…
Curtain Up on a Bigger Canvas: TIFA 2025 Poised to Elevate Young Filmmakers and Content Creators
Bangalore, 6th November 2025: The Teen Indie Film Awards (TIFA) 2025, hosted by RV University’s School of Film, Media & Creative Arts in Bengaluru, is set to become an even more powerful stage for young filmmakers and content creators aged 13 to 25. Building on its recent growth, TIFA has quickly established itself as the city’s third-largest film festival after BIFFES and BISFF. At its…
Law Minister Makes Big Announcement: Rath Vandana Counting to Begin After Panchuka
Bhubaneswar:6th Nov 2025: The counting of Rath Vandana will be conducted after Panchuka. Today, the Law Minister, Pruthviraj Harichandan, has announced this process. The minister stated that priority is now being given to how devotees can have a structured darshan at the Shri Mandir during Panchuka. For devotees, arrangements have been made for entry through the Lion Gate and exit through three other gates. According to…
Heartfelt Farewell Ceremony Held to Bid Adieu to Retiring Staff Member
Nabarangpur, 6th Nov 2025: A farewell ceremony was organized for the fourth-grade employee of the local District Education and Training Institute, Baidyanath Harijan, upon his retirement. The farewell function was held under the chairmanship of the institute’s head, Omkar Pattnaik. Along with Mr. Harijan, other employees including B. Ekka, Murti Kumar, B. Kariska, and Pallavi Singh participated in the ceremony. Former heads of the institute,…
Special Abilities Camp for the Differently-Abled
Nandapur, 6th Nov 2025: A special abilities camp for differently-abled people was organized on Friday at the Bhimabhai premises of the Nandapur block office in Koraput district. Under the chairmanship of Bidyo Durga Sad Dora, health check-ups were conducted for 523 differently-abled individuals from 23 panchayats under the block, including 3 physically disabled, 78 visually impaired, 46 people with sickle cell disease, 66 speech-impaired, and 78…