Umarkote, 28th Oct 2025: In the rural areas of Umarkote, located in Nabarangpur district, tribal communities earn their livelihood by collecting and selling various forest products. Among these, sal leaves are one of the most important sources of income. The tribals collect sal leaves from the forest, bundle them together, and sell them in local markets. Using thin bamboo sticks, they make sal leaf plates…
DAV School Mourns the Sad Demise of Its Clerk
Lakhanpur, 28th Oct 2025: Mr. Subashis Pattnaik, a senior clerk at DAV Public School, OPGC IB Thermal, Banharpali, passed away at the age of 56. According to reports, Mr. Pattnaik had been suffering from prolonged illness. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar, where he breathed his last on Tuesday night. Following the news of his demise, a condolence meeting was held…
Police Department Conducts Cyber Safety Awareness Program at MV-79
Malkangiri ,28th Oct 2025: Under the Cyber Safety Campaign Odisha–2025, a cyber security awareness program was organized by the Police Department at the premises of MV-79 Police Station, under Kalimela block of Malkangiri district. The campaign, part of the District Action Plan running from 18th October to 17th November 2025, aims to raise public awareness about online safety and cybercrime prevention. Local officials and members…
Maa Shyama Kali Puja Committee Organizes Colorful Cultural Program in Balimela
Malkangiri,28th Oct 2025: The Maa Shyama Kali Puja Committee of Balimela’s Kalichhak area is celebrating its 52nd year of Kali Puja this year. On the occasion of the festival, the Puja Committee has been organizing a series of daily cultural programs to ensure that visitors can enjoy and engage with the festive celebrations. On the third day of the Puja today, Banisree Kala Niketan, Balimela…
District Police Observe Police Commemoration Day with Solemn Tributes to Martyred Jawans
Malkangiri, 28th Oct 2025: The 66th Police Commemoration Day was observed at the district level in Malkangiri, where the Superintendent of Police (SP) and other senior officials paid solemn tribute to the brave police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony was held at the premises of the District Police Headquarters in Malkangiri. Superintendent of Police Vinod Patil H.…
Bhima Bhoi Disability Empowerment Camp Organized at Balimela
Balimela, 28th Oct 2025: A Bhima Bhoi Disability Empowerment Camp was organized today at the Town Hall of Balimela NAC in Malkangiri district. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Pradeep Kumar Nayak, Chairperson of the Balimela NAC, who offered floral tributes to the portrait of Bhima Bhoi. The Chief Guest, District Social Security Officer Mr. Nirmal Dharua, addressed the gathering and briefed them about the…
Kali Puja and Diwali Celebrated with Grandeur Across Malkangiri District
Malkangiri, 28th Oct 2025: Kali Puja and Diwali festivals were celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm at various places across Malkangiri district. In particular, the Malkangiri Town Kali Puja Committee, which has been organizing the worship of Goddess Kali for the past 58 years at the Municipal Council building premises, constructed a unique and artistically designed gate (torana) for this year’s celebration. Public puja committees…
Three-Day Skill Development Programme on Cattle Rearing Begins at Umarkote
Umarkote, 28th Oct 2025: A three-day skill development training programme on scientific methods of cattle rearing for profitable dairy farming was organized at the Umarkote Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Agricultural Science Centre) from October 16 to 18. The event was conducted in collaboration with the State Department of Animal Resources Development in the conference hall of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra. A total of 20 cattle farmers…
Devotees Throng Baipariguda for Grand Kali Puja Celebrations
Baipariguda, 28th Oct 2025: This year too, Kali Puja has been organized in the Katha Mill Street area of Baipariguda. According to traditional rituals, the invocation of Goddess Kali was performed along with a sacred fire ceremony (homa). The worship continued late into the night with mantra recitations, drawing a large gathering of devotees. The late Brahmachari Bhadra had been the chief organizer of the…
Grihshobha Inspire Awards 2025 to Honour Women Achievers on November 3 in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, October 27, 2025: The Grihshobha Inspire Awards, instituted by India’s iconic women’s magazine Grihshobha, returns with its Bengaluru edition on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Bangalore International Centre (BIC). The awards night will celebrate exceptional women achievers from across diverse fields – from STEM, arts, entrepreneurship, grassroots leadership, and business to social change, public service, and culture. The Inspire Awards shine a spotlight…