Mayurbhanj, 5th Nov 2025: The Thakurmunda police rescued a blind minor boy from Rugudido village in Mayurbhanj district and handed him over to the authorities. On Sunday morning, around 9:00 AM, some volunteers of the CYSD organization were riding bikes from Thakurmunda to Talapada when they suddenly encountered a blind boy on the road. The volunteers — Padmavati Sahu, Sanjay Kumar Behera, and Pitambar R…
Temperature Likely to Fall by 2–3°C in Next Three Days
Bhubaneswar, 5th Nov 2025: The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted that over the next 2–3 days, the night-time minimum temperature in various districts of Odisha is likely to decrease by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius. It is further reported that in one or two locations in northern interior Odisha, the minimum temperature has already dropped by nearly 2 degrees. In some parts of northern interior…
Block-Level Fishery and Livestock Fair Attracts Farmers and Entrepreneurs
Koraput,5th Nov 2025: A block-level Fishery and Livestock Fair 2025 was held near Radha-Radhakrishna Tribal High School in Dashmantpur Block, Koraput district. The event was organized under the supervision of local officials Sudhakar Behera and Gopal Krishna Dandapath, with participation from over 100 farmers from 16 panchayats. The chief guest at the event was Lakshmipur MLA Pavitra Saunta, while the key speaker was CDVO Dr.…
Relief for PDS Beneficiaries — E-KYC Deadline Extended to December 31
Bhubaneswar, 5th Nov 2025: Good news for beneficiaries receiving ration card supplies. Those who have not completed e-KYC can now do so until December 31. Earlier, the deadline for e-KYC was October 31, but it has now been extended to December. Under the National Food Security Act and the State Food Security Scheme, the Aadhaar-based e-KYC process is ongoing for all beneficiaries receiving ration items.…
District-Level “Shadow Parliament” Programme Organized in Deogarh
Deogarh, 5th Nov 2025: A district-level children’s programme titled “Shadow Parliament” was organized by the District Samagra Shiksha at the Deogarh College Auditorium. The event was inaugurated by Acting Chairperson of the Deogarh Municipality, Mr. Prajit Kumar Bhoja (Jhuna), in the presence of Additional District Education Officer Ms. Shakuntala Tete, who presided over the function. The inaugural session was coordinated by CRC Coordinator Pranabandhu Ghadei.…
Teachers Submit Ten-Point Charter of Demands to District Education Officer
Jeypore, 5th Nov 2025: Due to prolonged neglect and adverse working conditions faced by employees in the Education Department, they have repeatedly sought attention from the authorities. In this regard, Mr. Shashibhushan Dash, President of the Odisha State Un-Gazetted Employees Coordination Committee, Koraput District Branch, today submitted a 10-point charter of demands to Mr. Karunakar Bhue, District Education Officer (DEO), Koraput. The committee urged the…
Cultural Troupe Selection Committee Meets Ahead of Mondei Festival 2025
Nabarangpur, 5th Nov 2025: A crucial meeting regarding the selection of cultural troupes for the Mondei Festival 2025 was organized by the District Cultural Council on October 30, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Ashok Mehetta Conference Hall of the District Collector’s Office. The meeting discussed the cultural programs to be held during the main Mondei Festival celebrations, scheduled for November 7 to 9, 2025.…
Car Plunges 25 Feet — Driver Sustains Serious Injuries
Kalahandi, 5th Nov 2025: A road accident occurred this morning near the Sagada River bridge on National Highway 26, between Bhawanipatna and Junagarh in Kalahandi district. A Maruti WagonR car, carrying two youths from Andhra Pradesh, was traveling from Nabarangpur toward Bhawanipatna when, for unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the vehicle near the Sagada River. As a result, the car plunged about 25…
BSNL Services Hit by Major Disruptions — Customers Face Network Outages
Sambalpur, 5th Nov 2025: The call drop problem of BSNL in Sambalpur has become so severe that it’s nearly impossible to talk on the phone for more than a few minutes without the call getting disconnected. Even within the city limits, users often find their phones showing “out of network coverage” or “unreachable.” Frequently, calls abruptly end, followed by an automated voice saying, “The number…
Centre Sanctions Financial Assistance to Odisha for Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions
Bhubaneswar, 5th Nov 2025: The Central Government has released funds for Panchayati Raj institutions in Odisha, granting over ₹444 crore under the 15th Finance Commission recommendations. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation) of the Government of India recommend grants to states for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and rural local bodies under the 15th Finance…