Brahmapur,27th Oct 2025: In view of the possible cyclone ‘Mokta’, all government officers and employees’ leaves have been cancelled until October 30. Everyone has been directed to remain in their headquarters, and those already on leave have been asked to immediately return to duty. This evening, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari reviewed the preparedness through a video conference. The Ganjam District Collector joined the meeting from…
Koraput Parab 2025: A Grand Celebration of Tribal Art, Culture, and Tradition
Koraput, 27th Oct 2025:KORAPUT PARAB 2025 A Celebration of Tribal Art, Culture & Tradition Festival Dates & Schedule: * Festival Begins: November 12, 2025 (from Kutunipadar) – Panchayat-Level Celebrations: Nov 13 – 23, 2025 – Block-Level Celebrations: Nov 24 – Dec 4, 2025 – District-Level Festivities: Dec 5 – 16, 2025 – Grand Finale (Koraput Town): Dec 18 – 22, 2025 – 📍 Venue: Parab…
All Government Holidays in Ganjam District Canceled
Bhubaneswar, 27th Oct 2025: Due to the possible cyclone, there will be heavy rain and strong winds in the state. Government employees in Ganjam will not be allowed to leave their offices. Holidays from the 25th to the 30th have been canceled.
Celebrating the Importance of Nature on ‘A Day for Trees’
Malkangiri, 27th Oct 2025: In Korukonda block, in the Veer Kishorepur village of Chitapari Panchayat, a tree-planting program was organized under the guidance of environmentalist Sushri Deepa Rani Nayak in collaboration with the Veer Kishorepur Youth Association. With the support of the association’s president Shri Jagannath Hantal and all members, 100 trees were planted. The program was inaugurated by the chief guest Gayatri Devi, Block…
BSF Jawan Killed, Six Injured in Car Accident
Malkangiri, 27th Oct 2025: : While returning from leave to resume duty, a BSF jawan lost his life in a tragic car accident and could not reach his workplace. The accident occurred on the Andhra Pradesh border near Chintur. The Chintur police reached the site and rescued the dead and injured. According to reports, jawans of the Bali Battalion 142, BSF camp at Balimela, Malkangiri…
Foundation Stones Laid for Panchayat Bhavans in Presence of MLA Rupu Bhattara and Dignitaries
Kotpad, 27th Oct 2025: At the Panchayat Samiti, Kotpad, in the presence of MLA Rupu Bhattara, Bidi and Sandhyarani Samarth, Vice-Chairman Tapan Panigrahi, Zilla Parishad member Geeta Ma Majhi, and Tripathy Ch Chalan, the Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the new Panchayat Bhavan at Dhamanahandi and Girla village Panchayats by laying the foundation stone. Along with this, 200 beneficiaries of the IEOU (Antyodaya Gruha…
Brahmapur-Jaypur Expressway to Feature New Railway Line
Bhubaneswar, 27th Oct 2025: The state government’s ambitious Brahmapur-Jaypur Expressway project will also include the construction of a railway line alongside the expressway. The inclusion of a railway line in the expressway project has become a major challenge. While comparatively less land was initially required, constructing a railway line through dense forested and hilly terrain has raised concerns for the government. To address this, it…
School Group Sports Festival Celebrated with Enthusiasm
Bhubaneswar, 27th Oct 2025: The 69th State-Level School Group Badminton and Sepak Takraw Competition 2025-26 was grandly celebrated at Biju Pattnayak Stadium, located in Umarkot, Nabarangpur district. The event was organized under the chairmanship of District Education Officer Chhatrapati Sahu. The chief guest of the ceremony was Baroika, Vice President of Nabarangpur Zilla Parishad, Lipika Baroi, while Radha Bhatra, Chairperson of Umarkot Municipal Council, attended as…
125th Birth Anniversary of Freedom Fighter Banchanidhu Pattnaik Commemorated
Baipariguda, 27th Oct 2025: The 125th birth anniversary of the eminent freedom fighter Banchanidhu Pattnaik, renowned as the “Gandhi of Ghumusar soil,” was celebrated at the Gobar Vishwabharati Residential Higher Secondary School premises. The event was organized under the chairmanship of Kunjabihari Nayak, head of the memorial committee. In the first phase of the program, students from Prafulla Kumari Girls’ High School, Sri Aravind Shiksha…
SEDA Organizes Vibrant Khadi Festival Promoting Handloom and Sustainability
Baipariguda, 27th Oct 2025: The Khadi Festival was organized by the Society for Health Education and Development Action (SEDA) in Baipariguda. The festival, conducted by all Khadi institutions of India under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Government of India, began on the 17th of last month and concluded on the 23rd of this month. Today, it was celebrated in Baipariguda. The event was…