Gunupur, 13th Aug 2025: On the occasion of World Tribal Day on August 9, a grand tribal procession was held starting from the Gunupur New Bus Stand organized by the Tribal Struggle Morcha. The procession showcased traditional tribal musical instruments, dance, and songs, creating a festive atmosphere in Gunupur. Following this, at the Birsa Munda statue in Biju Kalyan Mandap, floral tributes were paid, and…
Cloudburst Triggers Heavy Rain in Kullu
New Delhi, 13th Aug 2025:A heavy cloudburst rain occurred in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, causing panic similar to that in Uttarkashi. On Friday evening, a cloudburst rain was reported in the Sharod Nala area of Kullu. However, no casualties have been reported from this incident. The district disaster management authorities of Kullu have stated that the situation is currently under control. Notably, since the…
Born Disabled but Still Waiting for Disability Pension
Tentulikhunti,13th Aug 2025: Banita Swain of Fataguda village in Lamataguda Panchayat, Tentulikhunti block, Nabarangpur district, married Ravindra Wain from Ganjam district. Ravindra works as a laborer outside the state. Their elder daughter Mamali (10) was born with a disability. She has received a 60Percent disability certificate from the government. As a result, Mamali is not eligible to receive the disability pension. According to information, Banita and…
Remuna’s Sujata Nayak Joins State Child Rights Commission
Remuna,13th Aug 2025: Along with the new Chairperson of the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, six members have been appointed. Among them is Ms. Sujata Nayak (54), a native of Ganeshwarpur area in Remuna. Her late father, Basanta Kumar Nayak, was a police officer, and her mother, Kanaklata, is a homemaker. Sujata, a senior journalist with an English daily, is married to…
Nabarangpur District Hosts Big-Screen Mythology Film Show for Hostel Students
Nabarangpur1, 3th Aug 2025: In an innovative initiative by the Nabarangpur district administration, hostel students of Utkal Balashram in Sindhiguda and Deendayal Upadhyaya Girls’ Orphanage in Majhiguda were given the opportunity to watch a movie with mythological significance on the big screen. With the support of the district administration and under the supervision of District Child Protection Officer Suresh Pattnaik, a total of 150 resident…
Major Changes Ahead in Shree Jagannath Temple Rules
Puri, 13th Aug 2025: Proposal to make the Shree Jagannath Temple Act stricter and introduce amendments. Four proposals have been submitted to the government regarding changes to the temple law. Strict punishment for anyone caught bringing a camera into the temple. Penalty provisions for knowingly using a mobile phone inside the temple premises. Posting content related to the Lord’s rituals or traditions on social media will lead to an NBW…
CRCC Attends Parent-Teacher Meetings in Papadahandi
Papadahandi, 13th Aug 2025: Babulaal Sagar, Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC) of Semala Regional Resource Centre in Papadahandi block, visited several schools — Bhaira Pujari Guda Government Primary School, Dumuri Padar Government Primary School, Semala Government High School, Paika Katara Government Primary School, and Usiga Government Upper Primary School. In the presence of headmasters and assistant teachers, a large number of teachers and parents attended…
Preparatory Meet Held for Agniveervayu Mega Recruitment Rally in Baripada
Baripada,13th Aug 2025: The Indian Air Force will conduct a nine-day “Agniveervayu” recruitment rally from August 27 to September 4. This rally will cover candidates from 12 states — Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The event will take place at Chhau Padia, Baripada. A preparatory meeting was held in the District Collector’s conference hall under…
Community Mourns Untimely Death of Young Dentist
Redhakhol,13th Aug 2025: Dr. Sanat Kumar Tiwari, a young dentist from Rathasahi, Redhakhol town in Sambalpur district and son of the late Sitaram Tiwari, passed away due to a heart attack. He had been unwell and undergoing treatment. His death occurred in the morning at his residence in Sambalpur. News of his passing cast a shadow of grief over the Redhakhol area. After his mortal…
Continuous Lamp Lighting Ceremony Held at Bhima Bhoi’s Statue in Redhakhol
Redhakhol,13th Aug 2025: A continuous (uninterrupted) lamp lighting ceremony was held in front of the statue of local saint poet Bhima Bhoi in Redhakhol town of Sambalpur district. In the presence of Brahma Avadhuta Anand Chandra Baba of the Bhima Bhoi Mahima Ashram and other Mahima Dharma saints and monks, rituals were performed as per tradition, followed by the lighting of the perpetual lamp. From…