Affrika Blackmon brings 10 years of social services experience to the growing nonprofit. (St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 4, 2025) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) recently named Affrika Blackmon as one of its Community Support Specialists. With more than 10 years of experience in social services, Blackmon will focus on connecting families, child care providers, and community members with the information and support they need…
Primary Teachers’ Union Announces Protest During Assembly Session
Bhubaneswar,4th Sept 2025: The Primary Teachers’ Union (PISSTA) has announced that they will stage a protest during the upcoming Odisha Legislative Assembly session. The union has expressed deep concerns about the neglect of primary education development in the state. Despite vacancies remaining unfilled in primary schools, no adequate steps have been taken to address these issues. The union points out that the implementation of the…
Ban Imposed on DJ Use During Durga Puja Celebrations
Bhubaneswar, 4th Sept 2025: This year, there will be no DJ music played during the Durga Puja celebrations. Restrictions have also been placed on the use of laser lights and sound bursts (bangs). The traditional musical instruments will be the only ones used for the Maa’s Bhajan (prayers) and celebrations. A significant decision regarding this was made in an important meeting held at the Police Service…
Fertilizer Stocks Arrive, Bringing Relief to Farmers
Jeypore,4th Sept 2025: Efforts are underway to resolve the fertilizer shortage problem in Koraput district. Farmers were worried due to the unavailability of fertilizer at the right time. Today, fertilizer stocks from IPOL and BVFCL have arrived. It is said that from tomorrow onwards, the fertilizer distribution process will return to normal. Koraput district had been facing a fertilizer crisis. Farmers were standing in lines…
AKS Hosts Award Distribution Ceremony to Honour Achievers
Jeypore, 4th Sept 2025: A popular social media group, Abibhakta Koraput Samachar, organized an award distribution ceremony at a welfare hall located in Jeynagar. The event was conducted under the leadership of the group’s founder, Debendra Kumar Adhikari. The ceremony was attended by prominent guests including Dr. Jagadish Behera, journalist Padmanabh Hota, Guru Kahnu Charan Pradhan, Khanti Koraputiya Rajesh Sahu, Suresh Panda, Abhaya, artist Chandan…
Manasi Becomes the First Shaktishree Companion of the University
Jeypore, 4th Sept 2025: Manasi Rani Mahanti has been selected as the first Shaktishree Companion of Vikramdev University. Following the directive of the Odisha Government’s Higher Education Department, a Shaktishree Empowerment Cell has been formed at the university. For this, a selection process was conducted among both undergraduate and postgraduate female students of the university. One undergraduate and one postgraduate student were selected from each…
Economic Zone Plan Unveiled to Transform Bhubaneswar Into a World-Class City
Bhubaneswar, 4th Sept 2025: Several initiatives have been launched to make Bhubaneswar a world-class city. The Quad City program includes Bhubaneswar, Puri, Cuttack, and Paradip. The state government plans to combine these cities to form an economic zone. Another economic zone will be formed including Sunabeda, Koraput, Baragarh, and Sambalpur. A further economic zone will be created covering Rourkela, Kendujhar, and Bada Bilk. Economic zones will be established in cities that…
District Writers’ Forum Hosts Literary Gathering at Phulbani
Phulbani,4th Sept 2025: A monthly literary gathering was successfully organized by the District Writers’ Forum. The chief meeting was presided over by Rabindranath Mishra. The chief guest was Dr. Ramakanu Mangaraj, Head of the Odia Department at Phulbani Autonomous College, who inspired everyone with his heartfelt speech and celebrated the triumph of literature. Phulbani A.J.O. Government High School’s retired teacher, Yudhushtira Mahanti, was honored as…
Rainwater Puddles Cause Trouble on Kakatpur Main Road
Kakatpur, 4th Sept 2025: Kakatpur, located in the Puri district, is a well-known cultural hub and a major commercial center in the entire district, especially in the Asurang region. However, during the rainy season, rainwater accumulates and creates puddles on the main road from Medical Chowk to College Chowk in Kakatpur. Due to this, even to go to the nearby Thuba Bazaar from the side…
Folk Singer Honoured With Doctorate at Ghadia India Charity Award Ceremony
Kakatpur,4th Sept 2025: Shri Jagannath Pala Research and Training Center, Konark’s founder, editor, and singer Anand Raut, son of Basanu Kumar Raut from Gop Block, Muruda village, has been honored with a doctorate degree by the Ghadia Charitable Trust, Bhubaneswar. Singer Anand Raut is a highly talented personality. After his career in teaching, he dedicated himself to the study of Utkaliya Pala culture since 1980.…