Bhubaneswar, 13th Sept 2025: The Mahanadi River is swelling, but the flood threat is receding as the number of open Hirakud dam gates is being reduced. However, a minor flood is still likely in the Mahanadi River. Earlier, 24 gates of Hirakud Dam were opened; the floodwaters are expected to reach Mundali by this evening. As of 7 AM in Mundali, 5,96,950 cusecs of floodwater was flowing. Water levels have…
Nabarangpur’s Sharada Excels in State Shooting Competition
Nabarangpur,13th Sept 2025: Sharada Mahapatra from Nabarangpur has achieved success by participating in the 14th State Shooting Championship held at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. She won a bronze medal in the 25-meter sports pistol category. With this achievement, she has also qualified for the 34th All India GV Mavalankar Pistol Event – 2025. Sharada’s success has been praised across the state, especially in Nabarangpur. During her…
Government Offices Now Required to Use BSNL Network
Bhubaneswar, 13th Sept 2025: Rule Changed for Government Offices. Now BSNL Network is Mandatory. As per the letter from the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, All Government Institutions must use BSNL Internet. BSNL broadband, landline, and leased line services will be used
Congress Confident of Strengthening and Returning to Power
Bhubaneswar, 13th Sept 2025: Congress will not only become stronger in the future but will also surely return to governance. District-level presidents will be selected through a democratic process, ensuring everyone’s faith and trust in the system. Within Congress, people of all castes, religions, and communities will receive equal representation. In the **Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan
Power Firms Face Penalty if Complaints Not Resolved Within 3 Minutes
Bhubaneswar, 13th Sept 2025: From July 28, there will be significant reforms in power services. The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has issued a notification indicating that changes are on the way. As part of this, feedback from around 1 crore consumers across the state has been collected by September 9. The OERC notification contains several important points regarding electricity services. Key Highlight: Immediate Response…
Rs 40-Crore Model Cattle Shelter to Come Up in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, 13th Sept 2025: A model cattle shelter will be established in Bhubaneswar. The construction will cost Rs 40 crore. Stray cows and bulls roaming around Bhubaneswar will be kept there. The capital city will be made completely free of stray cattle. Land has already been identified for the model cattle shelter. Various products will be made from cow dung and urine. The state government has already initiated the process for…
Amar Satpathy Hints at Formation of New BJD
Bhubaneswar, 13th Sept 2025: Senior leader Amar Satpathy has given a clear indication of the formation of a new BJD. He stated that it will be formed by BJD members themselves. According to him, the current BJD is moving away from the people and its grassroots workers. He warned that if the party does not operate based on clear policies and ideology, its leaders and workers will continue to…
NALCO Vidya Mandir Students Shine at State-Level Science Fair
Damanjodi, 13th Sept 2025: Three first-year science students of local NALCO Saraswati Vidya Mandir — Sakshantapana Behera (Science Project), K. Harika (Scientific Experiment), and Jaish Mary Chetty (Science Seminar) — brought pride to their institution by participating in the State-Level Science Fair held on the 6th and 7th at Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Gatiraut Patna, Cuttack, under the youth category. Under the guidance of Kalyani Das,…
Tiger Panic Grips Debagarh Forest Area
Debagarh,13th Sept 2025: There is growing discussion among locals about a possible tiger sighting in the Pradhanpat Reserve Forest, which falls under the Debagarh Forest Division. Various videos are going viral on social media allegedly showing a tiger in the area, but no official confirmation has been made yet regarding their authenticity. According to sources, the tiger is suspected to be roaming in areas bordering…
Resident Bird Census Completed in Bhitarkanika, 673 Birds Counted
Bhitarkanika, 13th Sept 2025: The resident bird census for the current year has been successfully completed at Bhitarkanika National Park. According to official reports, more than 673 individual birds have been identified so far. During this census drive, scientists and officials noted that many bird species are flocking to Bhitarkanika due to its favorable natural conditions, including wetlands and abundant food availability. Bhitarkanika is recognized…