Deogarh, 6th Aug 2025: In preparation for the upcoming popular Sarvajanik Ganesh Mela to be organized with the support of the Deogarh District Business Association, the Mela Committee office was inaugurated under the leadership of Committee President Rajkishore Das. The objective of the office is to ensure smooth management and better coordination of the mela. Former president Sushil Kapardar attended the ceremony as the chief…
Sambalpuri Day Celebrated on Guru Satyanarayan Bohidar’s Birth Anniversary
Sambalpur, 6th Aug 2025: Marking the birth anniversary of Guru Shri Satyanarayan Bohidar, the pioneer of the Sambalpuri language, the day was celebrated as ‘Sambalpuri Day’. Former Minister and Nabarangpur District BJD President Eng. Rohit Pujari paid tribute to Bohidar, whose life was dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Sambalpuri language and literature. Speaking on the occasion, Rohit Pujari emphasized that the true tribute…
Malkangiri MLA Narsingha Madkami Reviews Issues in Motu and MV-7
Malkangiri, 6th Aug 2025: Malkangiri MLA Narsingha Madkami visited the Motu and MV-79 regions to assess local issues and hold discussions for their resolution. Key topics included flood-related challenges due to continuous rains, electricity, network connectivity, road conditions, and farmers’ mandi cards. The MLA assured that all pending issues, especially regarding mandi card access, would be resolved promptly. He also held a meeting with BJP workers…
State Plans to Turn Lakshapati Didis into Crorepati
Bhubaneswar, 6th Aug 2025: State Government to Turn Lakshapati Didis into Crorepatis. SHG Women to Get ₹10 Lakh Interest-Free Loans from Government. Deputy CM Pravati Parida Holds Video Conference with Subhadra Beneficiaries. Interest-Free Loan Scheme Aims to Make Lakshapatis into Crorepatis Within a Year. CM to Disburse Third Tranche of Subhadra Scheme in Jeypore on August 9. Over One Crore Women to Benefit from Subhadra Assistance.
Surprise Raids on Hotels and Food Outlets in Semiliguda
Koraput, 6th Aug 2025: Joint raids were conducted on various hotels, fast food outlets, and general stores in the Semiliguda town area of Koraput district by officials from the Food Safety Department, Revenue Department, Municipality, and Police. During the inspections, a significant amount of stale paneer, chicken, dal from several hotels and expired food items like mushrooms, paneer, curd, soft drinks, bottled water, and gutkha…
Journalist Lakshmi Sakia Cracks OAS Exa
Semiliguda, 6th Aug 2025: Lakshmi Sakia of Sakiaguda village under Semiliguda block has successfully cleared the Odisha Information Service (OIS) examination conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). Lakshmi holds a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Central University of Koraput. She worked for over two years as a journalist with a reputed newspaper in Odisha, regularly reporting on issues affecting Koraput…
Review Held on Godavarish Mishra Model Schools; 835 to Be Built in First Pha
Bhubaneswar, 6th Aug 2025: In the first phase, 835 ‘Godavarish Mishra Model Primary Schools’ will be constructed across Odisha. These schools will serve as feeder schools to nearby high schools. Each school may cost up to ₹7 crore, and will be established in Gram Panchayat headquarters that meet specific criteria: More than 100 students enrolled At least 2 acres of land available Classes from pre-primary…
Borigumma BDO Steps In as Teacher Amid Staff Crunch
Borigumma, 6th Aug 2025: When you’re a BDO, this is what leadership looks like! Borigumma BDO Sukanta Kumar Pattnayak took on the role of a teacher during a school visit at Kanagaon under the block, where he had gone to attend a grievance redressal program. At that time, students of the local school had locked the school gate in protest, demanding the appointment of a mathematics…
Biometric Attendance System Rolled Out in All Revenue Offic
Bhubaneswar, 6th Aug 2025: Biometric Attendance to Be Implemented in All Revenue Offices. Biometric attendance system to be introduced in all revenue offices. Mandatory across all revenue offices in the district. Decision taken by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management. State government issues letter to all District Collectors
Another Low-Pressure System Likely to Form on August 14
Bhubaneswar, 6th Aug 2025: A cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal or slightly south of it around August 13. Within the next 24 to 48 hours, it may intensify into a low-pressure area. Due to its influence, rainfall is likely to continue in Odisha till the 17th of August. According to weather expert Surendranath Pasupalak, moderate rainfall is expected…