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…
Weather Department Predicts Heavy Rain on 13th
Bhubaneswar, 11th Aug 2025: A cyclonic circulation is currently active over the coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal. There is a likelihood of a low-pressure area forming around the 13th. If it develops, it could bring heavy rainfall.
Gauda Guda Hosts Colourful Celebrations of Goma Dia Festival
Nabarangpur, 11th Aug 2025: In Gauda Guda village under Tentulikhunti block, the birth anniversary of Lord Balaram was celebrated along with the traditional Dhui Puja. As per local customs, agricultural tools such as the plough, yoke, and hoe were ritually washed in water. On this day, sisters tied rakhi to their brothers, praying for their long life and strengthening the bond of affection. To mark…
Autonomous Governance Day to Be Marked with Grand Celebrations
Bhubaneswar,11th Aug 2025: This year, Autonomous Governance Day will be celebrated in grand style across 115 urban areas of the state, with the inauguration and foundation-laying of hundreds of projects. For this, week-long programmes will be organised from August 25 to 30. Ministers of various departments, MLAs, municipal representatives, and chairpersons will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for the projects. On August 31, Chief…
Nabarangpur Tahasildar Passes Away Following Heart Attack
Nabarangpur11th Aug 2025: Nabarangpur Tahasildar Kailash Chandra Tripathy passed away due to a heart attack. In the morning, he experienced chest pain and was admitted to the Nabarangpur District Headquarters Hospital. While being shifted to Visakhapatnam for further treatment, he passed away near Jeypore. His death has cast a pall of grief over Nabarangpur.
Odisha to Host World-Class Sports Extravaganza
Bhubaneswar, 11th Aug 2025: The beginning of a world-class sports festival in Odisha. The World Athletics Continental Tour – Bronze Tournament will be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. For the first time, this prestigious athletics tournament is being organised in India. A total of 225 athletes from 17 countries will gather on one ground to compete. The competition will feature 19 events in total.…
Raksha Bandhan Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur 11th Aug 2025: Saraswati Shishu Mandir organised a grand and enthusiastic Raksha Bandhan celebration with participation from its students. The event was attended as the chief guest by retired headmistress Mrs. Jyotsna Mohapatra. The programme began in the morning with an invocation and welcome song, followed by a welcome address from the chief guest. The Raksha Bandhan celebrations then commenced, starting with the chief…
Raksha Bandhan Celebrated Outside District BJD President’s Residence in Ganjam
Ganjam, 11th Aug 2025: On the occasion of the sacred Raksha Bandhan festival, the Ganjam District BJD, under the leadership of District BJD President Bikram Kumar Panda, celebrated the festival in front of his residence at Gajapatinagar. Many BJD leaders and workers were present on the occasion. During the event, sisters tied rakhis to their brothers and distributed sweets. Among those present were former MP Chandra…
Transgender Self-Help Groups Formed; ‘Swikruti’ Scheme Set for Third-Party Review
Bhubaneswar,11th Aug 2025: To ensure that the benefits of schemes meant for transgender persons reach them effectively, transgender self-help groups (SHGs) will be formed. These SHGs will be created through community-based organisations (CBOs) or NGOs working for the transgender community. This decision was taken during the review meeting of the ‘Swikruti’ scheme for transgender welfare. Various programmes to be undertaken under the ‘Swikruti’ scheme from the…
New Rayagada Collector Cancels Recent Transfer and Appointment Orders
Rayagada, 11th Aug 2025: During an administrative emergency, the then District Collector of Rayagada, Parul Patwari, had issued transfer and appointment orders for the district’s Revenue Inspectors, Section Officers, and Senior and Junior Revenue Assistants to various offices in the district. These orders were issued by the Establishment Department of the Collector’s Office under Order No. ٩٢٥٢/99/9/9098 (2025) with Serial Numbers 9004/2007/2008/9990 and 19 1912/25/7/2025. However,…