Jeypore, 31st Oct 2025:: A total of 136 children were born in Koraput district during Cyclone Montha, of which 67 were boys and 69 were girls, said District Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rabindra Nath Mishra. During the cyclone, a total of 332 pregnant women were accommodated in various medical facilities and mother-care homes in the district. Of these, 160 women were kept in mother-care homes,…
Cyclone Montha Causes Damage in Various Parts of Koraput District
Jeypore,31st Oct 2025: Cyclone Montha has caused some damage in the border areas of Koraput district. In particular, areas like Narayanapatna, Bandhugaon, Pattangi, and Nandapur have experienced fallen trees on roads and damage to houses. The fire department and ODRAF teams have cut and removed the fallen trees from the roads. Although there has been no large-scale destruction in the district, people remain fearful. This…
Andhra–Odisha Connectivity Severely Disrupted
Jeypore, 31st Oct 2025: Strong winds from cyclone Mocha in Andhra Pradesh have affected the border areas of Odisha and Andhra. Due to heavy rainfall, the Koraput–Nawarangpur railway line has been washed away. Near Chamitipali, water flowing over the railway track has caused damage to the railway line. As a result, all passenger trains and express trains operating on the Koraput–Nawarangpur route have been canceled.…
IFS Trainees from Dehradun Visit Bhitarkanika National Park
Rajannagar, 31st Oct 2025: A group of 28 trainees from the Central Academy for State Forest Service (IFS) in Dehradun visited Bhitarkanika National Park on Sunday and returned the same day. During the visit, the trainees gained detailed knowledge about crocodiles, saltwater mangroves, and the park’s biodiversity from Rajannagar Forest Division officials Mr. Baddha Raj Gaonkar, ACF Manas Kumar Das, and Research Assistant Prasanna Kumar…
Popular Lab Technician Tirupati Mund Passes Away Due to Heart Attack
Dharamgarh, 31st Oct 2025: The entire Dharamgarh region is in mourning following the sudden demise of popular lab technician Tirupati Mund (45). Today, while working at the blood bank of Dharamgarh Government Hospital, he suffered a heart attack and passed away. He had arrived at the blood bank in the morning to start his routine work when he suddenly fell ill and collapsed. Fellow staff…
Education Minister Visits Kali Puja Celebrations
Nabarangpur, 31st Oct 2025: In Ward No. 1 of Mixfarm UV 52, under the Umarkot Municipal Council, Nabarangpur district, the annual Kali Puja was held this year as usual. A 42-foot-tall idol of Goddess Kali is worshiped here. Since 20th October (Amavasya of Diwali), the Puja celebrations have continued for a week, accompanied by processions, fairs, and various markets. Devotees come from nearby villages, neighboring districts,…
Fifth Monthly Cluster-Level Meeting Held Successfully
Debagarh, 31st Oct 2025: The fifth monthly cluster-level meeting was held on Wednesday at the District SC Education and Training Institute, Debagarh. The institute’s chairman, Santosh Kumar Goud, highlighted key aspects of the program during his opening remarks. In the first session, trainer Surama Mirza discussed the topics of the previous month’s meeting and provided insights on the academic calendar for November for Nursery, Classes I,…
Noted Social Worker Passes Away
Nandapur, 31st Oct 2025: A social worker, Purna Khulan, aged 58, who had been engaged in the development work of 11 panchayats under Zone 2 of Nandapur block, Koraput district, passed away on Friday night. He had started his work at the age of 22 as a project director under the RSS (RAS) program in the Padua area. In over 50 villages across 11 panchayats,…
Cyclone “Motha” Leaves Malkangiri Unaffected
Malkangiri, 31st Oct 2025: The cyclone Montha which touched down at Narasapuram, has so far not affected Malkangiri district. As of Wednesday at 2 PM, no adverse effects were reported. The weather has remained favorable, and during sunrise, only mild winds were observed. Life in the district headquarters Mahakuma and all blocks has continued normally. To handle any emergency situation, the district has deployed 13…
6-Hour Traffic Jam Paralyzes Movement on National Highway
Anandpur, 31st Oct 2025: Due to heavy rainfall caused by the large sea storm ‘Mozza’, water has accumulated in a big ditch on the Yuad National Highway. This led to a major traffic jam today on the Shalapada Service Road of National Highway 20. As a result, people suffered for 6 hours on the road. This morning, a vehicle fell into the ditch on the…