Koraput, 11th Sept 2025: At Shabar Shreekhetra, Koraput, during the holy Kartika month every year, the Raidaamodara Brata is observed. On this occasion, the Shree Jagannath Temple Management Committee has made arrangements for free accommodation and Mahaprasad (sacred food) for Habishyalis (women observing the religious fast). Mothers/women who are interested in performing the Habishyali Brata are humbly requested to register their names at the temple…
Recruitment of Shishu Sebikas in Shishu Batika Faces Challeng
Cuttack, 11th Sept 2025: A case has been filed in the High Court challenging the recruitment of untrained/ineligible candidates as Child Care Assistants (Shishu Sebikas) in Shishu Batika (pre-primary classes), recently introduced in government primary schools across the state. The court has taken the matter seriously. The case challenges the notifications issued by the School and Mass Education Department dated June 30 and August 8,…
Fuel Stations to Double Up as EV Charging Hubs
Bhubaneswar, 11th Sept 2025: The State Commerce and Transport Department has released the draft of the Odisha Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2025. The policy aims to achieve 50% EV penetration across all types of vehicles by 2030. This includes: 2-wheelers 3-wheelers 4-wheelers Buses Goods vehicles Ambulances Agricultural equipment Construction and earth-moving machinery The policy offers incentives to both individual consumers and commercial entities who replace…
Weather Turns Wet Again: Cyclonic Circulation Triggers Rainfall
Bhubaneswar, 11th Sept 2025: Monsoon rains continue across the state. Along with this, a cyclonic circulation has formed in the upper atmosphere. While the mornings remain sunny, the afternoons turn cloudy, bringing rain showers. A monsoon-induced low-pressure trough is extending from Jodhpur through Deomali and stretches up to the northeast Bay of Bengal. Additionally, a cyclonic circulation persists over southern Odisha and the northern coastal…
Power Shift in Jajpur District Politics: BJD Poster Boy Loses Ground, BJP Leader on the Rise
Jajpur, 11th Sept 2025: In what was once considered a stronghold of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Jajpur district has witnessed a political shift post the 2024 elections. Of the seven Assembly constituencies in the district, BJD won 3, BJP also won 3, while one seat (Dharmasala) was won by independent candidate Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo (Liku), who later aligned with BJP. As a result, BJP…
Public Grievance Hearing in Koraput Cancelled Unexpectedly
Koraput, 11th Sept 2025: “No water, no hearing!” – shouted villagers as they surrounded the officials. The grievance redressal program had to be shut down halfway. The villagers had been lodging complaints for the last three years due to the lack of drinking water facilities. However, no effective action had been taken. This led to a major uproar from the people at the Gram Panchayat…
Public Grievance Hearing in Koraput Cancelled Unexpectedly
Koraput, 11th Sept 2025: “No water, no hearing!” – shouted villagers as they surrounded the officials. The grievance redressal program had to be shut down halfway. The villagers had been lodging complaints for the last three years due to the lack of drinking water facilities. However, no effective action had been taken. This led to a major uproar from the people at the Gram Panchayat…
Public Grievance Hearing in Koraput Cancelled Unexpectedly
Koraput, 11th Sept 2025: “No water, no hearing!” – shouted villagers as they surrounded the officials. The grievance redressal program had to be shut down halfway. The villagers had been lodging complaints for the last three years due to the lack of drinking water facilities. However, no effective action had been taken. This led to a major uproar from the people at the Gram Panchayat…
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Festival Ends on High Note with Awards and Duryodhana Premiere
31st Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival concludes on a high note with Award Ceremony and Srjan’s captivating premiere Duryodhana 10th September 2025, Bhubaneswar : Following the previous evening’s powerful theatrical presentation by Nalini Nihar Nayak and New quest Repertory’s Byaghra Rohan, the 31st Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (GKCM) Award Festival 2025 at Rabindra Mandap organised by Srjan concluded here on Tuesday. After four days of captivating…
Mati Handi Mutton: A Traditional Odia Delicacy Winning Hearts Across Regions
Mati Handi Mutton is a beloved traditional Odia dish, known for its rich aroma, tender texture, and deep-rooted cultural significance. Cooked slowly in a clay pot (mati handi) over a low flame, this mutton curry stands out not only for its irresistible flavor but also for its unique preparation method that has been passed down through generations. What makes Mati Handi Mutton truly special is…