Jeypore-5th Nov 2025: Around 10 villages under Bagderi Panchayat of Kundra Block in Koraput district have come together today and submitted a petition to the District Collector to bifurcate Bagderi Panchayat and form Dangarpalli as a new Gram Panchayat. The villagers have submitted the petition at the District Collector’s office. They complained that the Dangarpalli area is located 30 to 40 kilometers away from the…
Seat Belts Can Save Lives: Drivers and Conductors Urged to Follow Safety Rules
Jeypore, 5th Nov 2025: After a tragic incident in which lives were lost due to not wearing seat belts in night-time buses, the government’s Transport Commissioner and the Fire Services Department, under the direction of the D.I.G., organized a fire safety awareness campaign at the Koraput bus stand. During the program, drivers and conductors were trained on the priority of seat belt usage, how to…
Main Deity of Maa Bidri Temple Passes Away, Devotees Mourn the Loss
Jharigaon, 5th Nov 2025: In Bidri Guda village under Dhodra Panchayat, Jharigaon block, Navarangpur district, the main deity Maa Bidri, Badhu Bhatra (aged 75), has passed away. She was suffering from age-related ailments. News of her demise spread in the evening on Tuesday, casting a shadow of grief over the area. Upon hearing the news, many prominent individuals visited her residence to pay their last…
International Day for Older Persons 2025 Observed with Respect and Gratitude
Bhubaneswar, 5th Nov 2025: The International Day for Older Persons was celebrated by the Regional Resources and Training Centre at the new convention hall of Utkal University. The inauguration of the event was done by Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. The program was attended by notable dignitaries including Utkal University’s Vice Chancellor Jageshwar Dandapat, former Chief Secretary Sahadev Sahu, NRCWD Secretary Sukanta Kumar Parida, and journalist…
Submission of Life Certificates for Pensioners Begins
Bhubaneswar, 5th Nov 2025: The annual submission of life certificates at treasuries began on Saturday. Following instructions from the Treasury Directorate, the process has started at treasuries in 30 districts, 9 independent treasuries, and 128 sub-treasuries across the state. In Khordha district, pensioners can submit their life certificates both online and offline at the district treasury and Independent Treasury-1. 1,215 Certificates Submitted in Khordha District…
Nabarangpur–Koksara Highway to Be Expanded for Smoother Connectivity
Nabarangpur, 5th Nov 2025:The 55-kilometer stretch from Nabarangpur to Koksara along National Highway 201 will be renovated and widened under a combined plan with the Biju Expressway, at an estimated cost of around ₹200 crore. This development will improve connectivity to western Odisha as well as provide a better route to the neighboring state capital Raipur in Chhattisgarh and the Odisha capital Bhubaneswar. For this…
Signature Campaign Launched to Declare Kusupur a “Heritage Village of Great Sons”
Mahanga, 5th Nov 2025: The Government of Odisha recently included 51 villages under the ‘Heritage Village of Great Sons’ scheme. Significant funds have been allocated for the overall development of these villages. The Mahanga block is the birthplace and workplace of many notable personalities. Among them are poet Nandkishore Bal, artist and guru Bimbadhar Barma, poet Gnanendra Barma, freedom fighter Rajendra Barma, revolutionary scholar Labanglata…
Preparations Begin for Stage Plays at Mondei Festival — 12 Dramas to Be Staged from Dec 3–12
Nabarangpur,5th Nov 2025: The Nabarangpur District Cultural Council organized a preparatory meeting at the Ashok Meheta Auditorium for the main attraction of Mandei Festival 2025, the ‘Stage Plays’. The meeting was chaired by Additional District Collector Tapan Kumar Khuntia. It was decided that the stage plays will be performed at the Local Shastri Bhavan (Town Hall) from December 3 to 7. This year’s plays will…
New Tablet Developed to Help Prevent Heart Attacks
Bhubaneswar, 5th Nov 2025: For the first time, an oral medication (Rybelsus) has been approved to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. This tablet is primarily intended for people with type-2 diabetes who are also at risk of heart disease. Previously, such benefits were available only through injections, but now, taking a single tablet daily without injection can help reduce this risk. Research shows…
Chhadhkhai to Be Observed on Thursday This Year
Bhubaneswar, 25th Nov 2025: The Panchuka of Kartik month has begun. This year, devotees of meat (Amish lovers) are eagerly waiting for Chhadhkhai, the festival marking the end of fasting. However, Chhadhkhai falls on Thursday this year, so the festival will be celebrated on Friday. During the festival, traders usually sell a large quantity of meat and related items. If business is good, profits can…