Malkangiri, 30th July 2025:In tribal-dominated regions, local tribal communities celebrate 22 different festivals across 12 months. Among them, Uans (or Uansi) Festival is one of the most significant. This unique agricultural festival is celebrated with the hope of a good harvest, protection of crops from pests and wild animals, and for the well-being of the family. It is not an exaggeration to call this a…
Farewell Ceremony Held for Malkangiri District Collector
Malkangiri, 30th July 2025: Malkangiri District Collector Ashish Ishwar Patil has been transferred to Dhenkanal district. On behalf of the district administration, a farewell felicitation ceremony was organized in the District Council Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate (Revenue), Bedabar Pradhan. Prior to his tenure in Malkangiri, Mr. Patil had served efficiently as the Collector of Kandhamal district. During his tenure in…
Two Years After Floods Washed Away Bridge, 4,000 People from 6 Villages Still Struggle
Malkangiri, 30th July 2025: It has been two years since the old bridge was washed away in heavy rains, yet no steps have been taken to construct a new bridge. Despite repeated demands from villagers, the construction has not even started. As a result, over 4,000 residents from six villages are facing severe transportation issues. Villagers have resorted to crossing the river by dangerously laying…
12th Battalion Nabarangpur Organizes Cycle Rally for Public Awareness
Nabarangpur, 30th July 2025: A cycle rally was organized today by the 12th Battalion stationed in Nabarangpur as part of the Raising Day celebrations. On this special occasion, a green flag was waved by Battalion Commandant Mr. N.K.K. Prasad, marking the official start of the rally. The rally commenced from the battalion camp and proceeded through a route covering Nabarangpur town. During the rally, officers and…
UltraTech Inaugurates Tailoring Training Centers in Dhutra and Orda Villages
Jharsuguda 30th July 2025: As part of its ongoing commitment to women’s empowerment and sustainable livelihood development, Jharsuguda Cement Works under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, has inaugurated two Tailoring Training Centers in Dhutra and Orda villages. These centers aim to provide skill development opportunities to rural women from the surrounding areas, thereby promoting self-reliance and entrepreneurship. The training is expected to equip the…
10 Sarpanches from Brajarajnagar Constituency Join BJP
Bhubaneswar, 30th July 2025: Losing faith in the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), many of its leaders and workers from the Brajarajnagar Assembly constituency in Jharsuguda district formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. Sarpanches from various Gram Panchayats under Lakhanpur block of Brajarajnagar Assembly constituency ceremonially joined the BJP. The induction ceremony took place at the BJP State Headquarters, where Revenue Minister Suresh…
TPCODL Celebrates Van Mahotsav with Tree Plantation Drive
Bhubaneswar, 30th July 2025: As part of a joint initiative between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) organized Van Mahotsav celebrations at various locations. The aim of this campaign was to raise awareness among the public about increasing greenery through tree plantation. On this occasion, group members were encouraged to actively participate in the plantation drive and to…
Govt Plans to Lighten School Bags for Children
Bhubaneswar, 30th July 2025: From Class 1 to Class 10, students’ school bag weights must range between 1.5 kg and 5 kg only. If a school fails to comply with this directive, strict action will be taken against it. Though these guidelines were issued by the State Government back in 2019, their implementation has largely been neglected. As a result, children continue to carry heavy…
Devotees Perform Jalabhishek at Shaiva Shrines on Third Shravan Monday in Redhakhol
Redhakhol,30th July 2025: On the third Monday of the holy month of Shravan, large gatherings of Kawadias (devotees of Lord Shiva) and other pilgrims were witnessed at various Shaiva shrines in the Redhakhol region of Sambalpur district. Near Bhima Bhoi College Chhak in Redhakhol town, Sri Haragauri Bolbam Committee organized a prasad distribution program for Kawadia devotees and other worshippers. With great enthusiasm, the committee…
OSSTA Khordha District Gets New Leadership: Yogesh as President, Sudhakar as Secretary
Khordha, 30th July 2025: The 10th Constitutional Convention of the Odisha Secondary School Teachers’ Association (OSSTA), Khordha district, was held at Debaraj Vidyapeeth under the chairmanship of District President Ambika Prasad Pattnaik. During this convention, new office bearers were unanimously elected for the next three years. The program began with a presentation by District Secretary Sudhakar Mahapatra, who outlined the organizational activities and financial report…