Kotpad ,12th Aug 2025: The sacred festival of Raksha Purnima — a day symbolizing the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters — is celebrated in most households in the traditional way. However, there is one family here who chose to step outside their home and mark the occasion in a unique style. Today, on the occasion of Raksha Purnima, the family of Pramod Das celebrated…
Welder Dies After Falling into Drain in Dabugam
Dabugam 12th Aug 2025: A welder has died after falling from above a drain in front of the Dabugam Block office. According to reports, Amjad Khan from Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh had been living in the Dabugam Block headquarters area for over five years, running a small gas welding shop in front of the block office to support his family. Around 5 p.m., he…
Threat of Closure Looms Over 13,000 High Schools as Demands Go Unmet
Bhubaneswar,12th Aug 2025: Teachers have demanded that, after completing a six-year contractual period, they be appointed to regular service with notional increments. Odisha Government High School (Secondary) NPS Teachers’ Association President Purnachandra Aich said that, to press for this demand, 13,000 high school teachers will stage a sit-in protest in front of the State Assembly. He stated that if the government does not fulfill this…
Why Indian Exporters Should Look to Dubai as the New Gateway to America
As the global trade landscape becomes increasingly protectionist, Indian exporters are finding themselves caught in a tightening tariff regime, especially when targeting the United States. In July 2025, the U.S. imposed a uniform 25% tariff on all Indian-origin imports, dealing a blow to industries ranging from textiles and auto components to processed foods and chemicals. But amid these challenges, Dubai is emerging as a compelling…
TiEcon 2025 Debut Wraps Up with Focus on AI and Entrepreneurship
CM Invites Entrepreneurs to Join Odisha’s Growth Story 11th August 2025, Bhubaneswar: The inaugural edition of TiEcon Bhubaneswar 2025, a two-day national entrepreneurship summit of global repute, concluded today with a resounding commitment to innovation, AI-driven growth, and global collaboration. The event, hosted by TiE Bhubaneswar in association with the Government of Odisha, brought together over 500 delegates from across India, Singapore, UAE, and Sri…
Odisha’s First Twin Tunnel at Sunki Ghat, Koraput, to Open Soon
Koraput, 11th Aug 2025: Odisha’s first twin tunnel to open soon. Twin tunnel constructed at Sunki Ghat in Koraput. Sunki Ghat will connect Odisha with Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The state’s highest tunnel, located 3,000 feet above sea level. Travel time will be reduced from 13 hours to 7 hours.
Higher Secondary Education Council Goes Paperless, Stops Institutional Visits
Bhubaneswar, 11th Aug 2025: Transparency will be brought into the +2 form-filling process conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education. From the 2025–26 academic year, students will no longer fill out examination forms offline; instead, the process will be carried out entirely online. For form filling, the Council has already collected enrollment data from SAMS (Students Academic Management System). It has instructed that authorities…
Mohan Govt Works for People, Not Elites; Mining Regions to Get Priority: Minister Jena
Koraput, 11th Aug 2025: While Chief Minister Mohan Majhi is scheduled to visit Jeypore tomorrow to distribute installments under the Subhadra scheme, Mining Minister Bibhuti Jena arrived in Koraput on an official tour. On his way to Koraput for this event, he was welcomed at Laxmipur by BJP party workers with a ceremonial scarf and flower bouquets. Former MLA Kailash Kulesika, Manoj Sahu, Deb Khara,…
Third Installment of Subhadra Scheme Distributed in Malkangiri
Malkangiri,11th Aug 2025: On the occasion of Raksha Purnima, the third installment distribution program of the Subhadra scheme was held at the local Cultural Hall. Today, in the state-level program organized in Jeypore, Koraput district, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended as the chief guest. All districts of the state participated in the program virtually. In the district-level event, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Kshya Samara Mari…
Nigam, Board, and Party Committee Announcements Expected After 20th – Manmohan
Bhubaneswar,11th Aug 2025: After much anticipation, the state government has appointed the chairperson and members of the State Women’s Commission and Child Protection Rights Commission. But questions remain on when appointments to other corporations and boards will be made. State BJP president Manmohan Samal has hinted that announcements in this regard may come after the 20th of this month. He also stated that the declaration…