Kotpad, 5th Nov 2025: The Taratarini Self-Help Group (SHG) of SB Nuagaon village under Kotpad block has become a well-known example of women’s empowerment by creating new products and making women self-reliant. The group, consisting of 10 women, is engaged in a wide range of activities such as mushroom cultivation, making incense sticks (agarbatti) and candles, as well as producing soap, sanitary napkins, phenyl, clay…
Koraput Sub-Divisional Children’s Festival Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm
Koraput, 5th Nov 2025: The Koraput Sub-Divisional Children’s Festival “Surabhi” was held at the Government High School, Koraput. More than 400 students from 16 clusters participated in the event. Competitions in elocution, debate, music, drawing, cultural programs, fine arts, handicrafts, and quiz were organized in various categories — junior, senior, higher secondary, and differently-abled divisions. According to reports, the first-place winners from each category will…
Koraput Bus Stand to Undergo Major Transformation — Four-Storey Complex Planned on 3.64 Acre
Koraput, 5th Nov 2025: The Koraput bus stand, currently in a dilapidated state, is set to be completely redeveloped. After bricks started falling from the upper floor, the top portion of the existing building was demolished for safety reasons. The ground floor now lacks even basic amenities for passengers. From morning till 11 p.m., the bus stand remains overcrowded with thousands of commuters depending on…
Major Boost to Irrigation: Restoration of Kolab Canal Distributaries and Minors Planned
Jeypore, 5th Nov 2025:The Kolab Canal network will soon become stronger and more efficient. The damaged embankments, canals, and structures will be repaired and concretized. Restoration work will be carried out on about 57 km of main canals, distributaries, minors, and damaged structures, at an estimated cost of ₹29.65 crore. The Odisha Construction Corporation Limited (OCCL) has invited tenders for the work. The Water Resources…
‘Mix It Up!’ Festive Cake Mixing Celebration at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre
India, 4th November, 2025: Celebrate the joy of the festive season as Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre presents ‘Mix It Up!’, a cheerful afternoon of indulgence and togetherness hosted under the iconic Mango Tree at the Novotel Lawns. Set against a charming vineyard inspired backdrop, the event brings alive the spirit of the holidays with grape stomping, live music, mulled wine and an elegant high tea.…
Government Implements Six New Rules Effective Immediately
Bhubaneswar, 4th Nov 2025: In the month of November, six new rules have come into effect. These include bank nominees, commercial gas cylinders, and FASTag-related regulations. Changes have also been made in AI-related rules. From November 4, Indian users will get a free ChatGPT Go subscription. Google’s Gemini Pro subscription is also being offered for free. Commercial Cylinder Price Reduction The price of a 19-kg commercial…
Farewell and Felicitation Held for Kirmira ABEO on Retirement
Jharsuguda, 4th Nov 2025: At the Kirmira Block Cluster Education Center in Jharsuguda district, Additional Education Officer Ghanashyam Chand was felicitated on his retirement by the office. The program, presided over by Junior Clerk Sameer Kumar Patel, was attended by Block Education Officer Jaynarayan Panta as the chief guest. ABEO Hiranya Rohidas was honored as the special guest and presented with retirement documents. Additionally, Hiranya…
Sub-Registration Offices Inaugurated in 44 Tehsils Across 13 Districts
Bhubaneswar, 4th Nov 2025: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated new sub-registration or registration offices through a virtual mode in 44 tehsils across 13 districts of the state. The Chief Minister stated that eventually, sub-registration offices will be opened in all tehsils of the state. Access to government services is the right of the people, and the Chief Minister advised the revenue department staff to…
Science Fair and Painting Competition Inspire Creativity and Innovation
Kolnara, 4th Nov 2025: A science fair and painting competition were held at Green Valley Public School, located in Block Penta. At the fair, students of the school showcased 120 projects. The chief guest was lawyer Brajasundar Nayak, the guest of honor was Radhakrishna Mahapatra, the keynote speaker was lawyer Ramprasad Patra, and the coordinator was Pramod Kumar Samal, who inaugurated the event. The school principal…
Duduma Waterfall Reopens for Tourists After Seasonal Closure
Lamtaput, 4th Nov 2025: Duduma Waterfall has been opened for tourists. After the effects of the cyclone Montha subsided, the restrictions imposed by the district administration have been lifted. Both tourists and locals are relieved, and the area has come alive again. Water is being released through the two gates of Jalaput and Machkund D’ Dam. The local Sarpanch has appealed to the public to…