Block-Level School Group Sports and Athletics Competition Held with Great Enthusiasm

Umerkote, 29th Oct 2025:  At the Government New Panchayat High School in Dabugan block of Nabarangpur district, the Block-Level School Group Sports and Athletics Competition was successfully held. The event was organized under the leadership of Rashmita Netam, Cluster Education Officer of Dabugan, and chaired by Bhagaban Majhi, Group Education Officer. The Chief Guest was the popular Dabugan MLA Manohar Randhari, while the Honoured Guests…

Children’s Festival “Surabhi” Celebrated with Joy at Bada Ojhei

Jeypore, 29th Oct 2025:  Under the office of the Block Education Officer, Jeypore, the Children’s Festival “Surabhi” was celebrated at Bada Ojhei Upper Primary School under the Kuntrakhali Cluster Resource Centre. The event was organized by Mr. Rudra Prasanna Panigrahi, Coordinator of the Kuntrakhali Cluster Resource Centre. Students from all 16 schools under the centre participated in the festival, showcasing their talents through various cultural…

Kits Distributed to Sanitation Workers Under Garima Scheme

Jeypore, 29th Oct 2025:  Under the Garima Scheme, sanitation kits were distributed to sanitation workers at the Town Hall by the Jeypore Municipality in Koraput district. The event was attended by Jeypore Sub-Collector and Municipal Executive Officer Akbaram S. Reddy, along with Narendra Kumar Mohanty, Chairman of the Jeypore Municipality, who jointly handed over the kits to the sanitation workers. Sanitation workers are described as…

Hirakhand and Intercity Express Trains to Run Only Up to Rayagada Today

Bhubaneswar, 28th Oct 2025:  Train services have been partially suspended due to adverse weather conditions and safety precautions. The Bhubaneswar–Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express and the Rourkela–Jagdalpur Intercity Express will run only up to Rayagada today. Passengers bound for Koraput, Kotpad, and Jagdalpur are advised to plan accordingly. Railway authorities have stated that services beyond Rayagada have been halted as a precautionary measure in view of the…

Leave Cancelled for Officials as District Functions Like Disaster Management Zone; Evacuation Begins in Talia Area

Puri, 28th Oct 2025:  The district fire department has completed all preparations to face the possible cyclone ‘Mocha’. All modern firefighting equipment, rubber boats, and vehicles are ready to tackle the cyclone. Puri, 25.10 (News): The district administration has started preparations for the possible cyclone. All officers and employees’ leaves have been canceled until the 30th. Instructions have been issued that no office can be…

Cyclone Alert: Malkangiri Administration Cancels Leave of Officials for Emergency Duty

Malkangiri, 28th Oct 2025:  : A low-pressure system has developed and is turning into a cyclone, which is expected to impact Malkangiri district. A yellow warning has been issued for the district, and the district administration has begun preparations to tackle the situation. In an editorial meeting, District Collector Somesh Upadhyay stated that the cyclone is likely to touch the coastal areas of Machilipatnam in…

Schools to Function as Cyclone Shelters; Teachers Assigned Roster Duty

Bhubaneswar,28th Oct 2025:  : Preparations have begun in schools and the Department of Mass Education in anticipation of the possible cyclone. During the cyclone, schools will be used as shelters. Where necessary, mid-day meal rice meant for students will be utilized for people affected by the cyclone. Teachers will be assigned roster duty. The Sub-Collector (Emergency) of Khordha has been informed about these preparations, which…

Priest of Ma Shitala Thakurani Temple Passes Away While Undergoing Treatment

Kotpad : 28th Oct 2025: The priest of Ma Shitala Thakurani Temple, Sundar Pujari, passed away while undergoing treatment at Jagdalpur Medical College and Hospital. He had been admitted in a critical condition following a sudden illness. Despite the doctors’ best efforts, his condition deteriorated, leading to his demise. The news of his passing has cast a shadow of grief over Dhamnahandi village and nearby…