Bhubaneswar, 30th Oct 2025: Authorities of the Indravati Hydroelectric Project have alerted the public with sirens regarding the possible release of water from the Indravati reservoir at any moment. Due to the impact of the coastal cyclone, there is concern that the water level in the upper Indravati reservoir at Khatiguda in Tentulikunti Block may rise. Considering this potential situation, a precautionary warning has been issued…
Cyclone ‘Mantha’ Keeps Farmers Awake with Worry
Papadahandi, 30th Oct 2025: Hearing about the cyclone approaching Odisha in October, people have been gripped with fear. However, after information from the Indian Meteorological Department, which has placed Nabarangpur district in the Red Zone, the district and block administrations have announced preparedness to ensure zero damage. But no one seems to understand the farmers’ distress. Thousands of hectares of land in the district have…
No Significant Impact of the Cyclone Reported in the District
Bhubaneswar, 30th Oct 2025: Cyclone Brings Mild Weather Changes but No Major Impact Recorded Information from Science Center Director Manorama Mahanti Cyclone ‘Monu’ is moving at a speed of 15 km per hour. FOCUSPLUS There is no significant impact of the cyclone in the state. The severe cyclone has weakened while moving north-northwest. It is expected to turn into a deep depression within 3 hours. After…
District-Level Festival to Commence on December 18; Local Festivities Begin November 12 at Kutunipada Shiva Temple
Koraput, 30th Oct 2025, The local festival ‘Parab’ will begin on November 12 at the Kutunipada Shiva Temple in Lakshmipur block. The festival will be celebrated in all panchayats of the district from November 13 to 23, and the block and urban-level Parab will be observed from November 24 to December 4. The district-level festival will take place from December 18 to 22 at the…
Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Launched to Promote Safe Online Practices
Umarkot, 30th Oct 2025, A cybersecurity awareness campaign was organized by the Umarkot Police Department. The program was attended by local officials, members of the general public, and students from Gurukripa Educational Institution. During the event, Umarkot Police Station Officer IC Ramakant Sai provided detailed information on cyber awareness. Police Superintendent Sandeep Sampat Madkar highlighted precautions against online frauds, scams on Facebook and WhatsApp, and…
District Collector Addresses Media in Press Conference
Nabarangpur: 30th Oct 2025, In preparation for the upcoming cyclone, the District Collector held a press conference to provide information. A preparatory meeting was organized under the chairmanship of the District Collector at the Local Mission Shakti Hall, with all district-level departmental officials present. The meeting discussed measures to mitigate potential damage to Nabarangpur district, which has been placed under a Red Warning on the 29th…
Bajrang Organization to Assist People During Potential Cyclone
Malkangiri, 30th Oct 2025, : Keeping the possibility of a cyclone in mind, while the Malkangiri district administration is fully prepared, the local Bajrang Parivar has volunteered to ensure the safety of residents of Padmagiri Panchayat in Sadar Block. According to information provided by social worker Shri Raghunath Nayak, the local Bajrang Parivar is ready to provide emergency services at the Panchayat level. The district…
Oath-Taking Ceremony Held on the Occasion of Anti-Corruption Awareness Week 2025
Nabarangpur: 30th Oct 2025, At the Koshagumuda Panchayat Samiti Hall, a public hearing camp was held under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Sandeep Sampati. The camp was attended by key officials including Chief Development Officer (Women), Executive Officer (Women) of the Zilla Parishad Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, BDOs, Tahsildars of Koshagumuda, and other district-level…
District Administration Gears Up to Face Possible Cyclone ‘Montha’
Nabarangpur: 30th Oct 2025, At the local Mission Shakti Sammilani Hall, a preparatory meeting was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain to ensure effective measures against the possible cyclone ‘Montha’ The meeting was attended by Additional District Collector (Revenue) Bishwajit Barman, Additional District Collector (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia, CDO, Zilla Parishad Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, all district-level departmental‘Montha’…
Farmers Begin Early Harvest Amid Fears of Cyclone Damage
Nabarangpur, 30th Oct 2025, In Nabarangpur district, neck blast disease has affected crops on about 1.5 lakh hectares of farmland. Despite repeated spraying of pesticides, the disease could not be controlled, and approximately 25% of the crops have been damaged. This has caused considerable concern among farmers. Fearing the approaching cyclone, farmers have now started harvesting rice from their fields. Some of the rice in…