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…
Cyclone Intensifies Over Bay of Bengal, Expected to Make Landfall Near Kakinada Coast
Bhubaneswar, 28th Oct 2025: : A low-pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal has intensified today into a depression in the southeastern Bay of Bengal. It is gradually moving west-northwest and is expected to intensify further, becoming a deep depression by Sunday. By Monday morning, it is likely to strengthen further and transform into a cyclonic storm (named Mocha) in the southwestern and adjoining…
Woman Seriously Injured in Bear Attack, Undergoing Treatment at Hospital
Jharigaon, 28th Oct 2025: In Birr Range, Kangra Forest Section, a woman from Bahimal Mal village was seriously injured after being attacked by a wild bear and has been admitted to the hospital. The injured woman has been identified as Durapati Goud (38) of Dahimal village. This morning, Durapati Goud and her husband were going to a maize field in the forest when suddenly a…
Headmasters’ Meeting Held to Review Students’ Performance and Pre-Matric Scholarship Implementation
Nabarangpur, 28th Oct 2025: Under the chairmanship of District Education Officer, Chhatrapati Sahu, a meeting of all headmasters and teachers of higher secondary schools was held at the District Education and Training Institute, Nabarangpur. The meeting was attended by the District Collector, Deputy District Education Officer, District Science Inspector, District Student Coordinator, Program Manager, Piramal Foundation, and all school headmasters and teachers. During the meeting,…
Prime Minister Modi Lauds the Aroma and Quality of Koraput Coffee
Koraput, 28th Oct 2025: During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 127th “Mann Ki Baat” program, he praised Koraput coffee. Modi said, “There is demand for Indian coffee abroad.” He added, “Koraput coffee is extremely delicious.” He also noted, “Farmers are benefiting by cultivating coffee.”
141 Cultural Programs to Grace Bali Jatra Stage; Artists from Indonesia and Korea to Perform
Cuttack, 28th Oct 2025: During Bali Jatra, continuous cultural programs will be organized at the Rakhila Vaishnav Pani and Akshaya Mahanti stage. In the first phase, a total of 141 programs have been included. Among these, two groups from Indonesia and Korea will perform. Indonesian artists will present music- and dance-based programs. Korean artists will showcase their martial arts performances. In addition, 130 cultural programs…
Students’ Fine Art Exhibits Add Color and Creativity to Bali Jatra, Now Extended for 11 Days
Cuttack, 28th Oct 2025: During Bali Jatra, visitors will get to experience a glimpse of art, culture, and literature. Everyone will learn about the Odia language, literature, and timeless books. The festival will also highlight folk traditions of Odia households and local culture. This year, the main attraction is being set up at “Cuttack in Cuttack”, a newly designed pavilion. Green-colored artistic decorations are being…
Administration Launches Initiative to Promote Odia Literature During Bali Jatra
Cuttack, 28th Oct 2025: Everyone will get an opportunity to learn about the Odia language, literature, and timeless books. The initiative aims to increase interest in Odia literature among the youth. To achieve this, the district administration has started a special effort. During this year’s Bali Jatra, around one lakh books will be distributed free of cost to the public. On Saturday, book donation centers…
District-Level Meeting of Jagannath Chetana Research Institute Held with Devotional Fervor
Tentulikhunti ,28th Oct 2025: A district-level meeting of the Jagannath Chetana Research Institute, Puri, was held on Saturday at the Jagannath Temple premises in Tentulikhunti, Nabarangpur district. Members from the central, state, district, and regional committees attended the program. At the start of the event, Karunakar Pradhan, Secretary of the Central Committee, lit the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the program. This was followed by a…
U-16 Cricket Squad from Nabarangpur Announced for Inter-District Tournament
Nabarangpur – 28th Oct 2025: Under the Odisha Cricket Association, the Inter-District 50-Over Cricket League for players under 16 will be held in Cuttack from 24th October. For this tournament, the Nabarangpur district team has been selected. The District Cricket Association Secretary, Prahallad Tripathy, announced a 15-member squad. Devendra Kumar Raut has been selected as the captain, while other selected players include Sahil Harijan, Sahil…