Puri: During the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, the International Decency Prevention Movement organized a ten-day-long series of public service activities near the Shree Gundicha Temple. Under the direct supervision of the movement’s editor, Dr. Arundhati Devi, services such as free health camps, ambulance service, drinking water distribution, lemon juice service, prayer meetings, and perfume (aromatic) distribution were provided to lakhs of devotees. The health…
Training Camp Conducted for Block-Level Election Officers in Kosagumuda
Kosagumuda: A one-day election-related training camp was organized on Tuesday at the conference hall of the Kosagumuda block in Nabarangpur district. The training focused on election Forms 6, 7, and 8 and other related procedures. It was conducted between 10 AM and 6 PM for around 500 BLOs (Booth Level Officers) and 6 BLO Supervisors under the Nabarangpur Assembly Constituency (75-Nabarangpur). The event was successfully…
Tragic Incident in Dabugam: Woman Dies After Wall Collapse
Dabugam: Due to heavy rainfall, a woman tragically died on Sunday after a wall of her house collapsed in Jamugada village under Dabugam police station limits in Nabarangpur district. The deceased has been identified as Riba Panka, wife of Arjun Panka of the same village. According to reports, Riba had gone to bed after dinner on Saturday night. Due to incessant rainfall during the night,…
Gop Observes Van Mahotsav with Ongoing Tree Plantation Drive
Gop : As part of the Van Mahotsav Week observed from July 1 to 7 by the Government of Odisha, the renowned social service organization Shobha Foundation, active in Konark and Kakatpur blocks, has undertaken continuous tree plantation programs. Under the leadership of Shobha Foundation Chairman and ‘Prakruti Bandhu’ awardee, senior journalist Gyan Ranjan Biswal, trees were planted every day during the seven-day celebration of…
MLA Ramchandra Kadam Urges Tourism Status for Three Caves and Waterfall in Nandapur
Nandapur: During a district-level public grievance camp held at the Nandapur Block Office, Koraput District Collector V. Kirthi Vasan met with Pottangi MLA Ramchandra Kadam, who submitted a proposal letter containing two key demands. In proposal letter number 111/CLP/25, the MLA requested identification and expansion of the Nandapur Rajpath (royal road) in Koraput district. The proposal suggested road construction via Rukubatha–Darengaba–Raniduduma–Nandapur Rajpath–Bahari Pada connecting to Nandapur…
Nabarangpur Hosts Key Discussion on Strengthening Urban Infrastructure
Nabarangpur: In a follow-up to the memorandum earlier submitted by the District Citizens’ Committee to Dr. Ashok Kumar Barna, the Executive Officer of Nabarangpur Municipality, Committee Chairman Jagannath Mahapatra held a discussion regarding the subsequent actions and implementation steps. The memorandum highlighted key civic issues in all 17 wards of Nabarangpur Municipality, including the repair of drains and sewer lines, construction of roads and streets, and…
Students Shine in Olympiad Achievement Competition with Outstanding Results
Samantarapur: Jagadish Kumar Tripathy, a Class 3 student of St. Xavier’s High School, Samantarapur, achieved remarkable success by securing first place in three subjects in the Sub-Junior category of the Global Well Olympiad Achievement Competition held on 4th and 5th. At the felicitation event organized on this occasion, St. Xavier’s School honored Jagadish with three medals and certificates for his outstanding performance. His success has drawn…
Odisha to Build Sports Complexes in 14 Koraput Blocks, Says Minister Suryabanshi Suraj
Koraput: To develop advanced sports infrastructure in 14 blocks of Koraput district, sports complexes will be constructed, announced Odisha’s Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. He stated that these complexes will provide a conducive environment for training and practice to budding athletes. With increasing interest in sports among youths from rural and remote areas, this initiative will be a strong step toward nurturing their talents and helping them…
New Law: Only BIS-Certified Helmets Allowed — Violators Will Be Penalized
Bhubaneswar: Low-quality helmets will no longer be sold in the market. The government has made it mandatory to wear BIS-certified helmets. If you don’t use one, you may face a hefty fine. Here’s the full information: After the “Security Number Plate” and the toll tax system for two-wheelers successfully burdened the public financially, the government is now implementing another rule that could further impact common people.…
NETSCOUT, Inspira & Cloud.in Champion AI Skills on World Youth Skills Day
On July 15, 2025, the world marks the 10th anniversary of World Youth Skills Day. This year’s theme, “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills,” highlights the urgent need to equip young people with future-ready capabilities—from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to cloud computing and virtual collaboration. In India, where more than 65% of the population is under 35, bridging the skills gap is not just…