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Nabarangpur: On behalf of the District Citizens’ Committee, a memorandum was submitted to Municipal Executive Officer Dr. Ashok Kumar Kantha regarding several civic issues in Ward No. 17 of the municipality. The key demands included: Repair of drains and sewers Construction of roads and pathways Management issues at the dumping yard Complaints regarding excessive charges taken by the municipality for toilet-cleaning vehicles In response, the…

India: July 8th, 2025: Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) has partnered with Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), with an aim to offer regular online classes and real-time doubt resolution facilities to students. Furthermore, students will also get to gain admission to certain online, credit-based degree programs. The collaboration will combine YCMOU’s academic oversight with PW’s digital infrastructure. The two institutions are working towards trying to…

Chennai, India – A momentous day of spiritual significance unfolded in Chennai as the revered St. Thomas Mount Church was officially elevated to the esteemed status of a Basilica, marking a proud and historic milestone in the religious and cultural landscape of the city. This sacred site, long revered by the faithful, is believed to be where St. Thomas the Apostle, one of the twelve…

Vishwa Jagriti Mission’s most awaited spiritual gathering of the year, Guru Purnima Mahotsav 2025, was inaugurated yesterday, July 7th, at the hallowed grounds of Shakti Tent (The Golden Decor), Sector 12, Rohini, Delhi. With the divine presence of Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj and Dr. Archika Didi, the Mahotsav has begun radiating its sacred energy, drawing seekers, devotees, and spiritual aspirants from all corners of the world.…

Mumbai: Former Chief Minister of Odisha, Mr. Naveen Patnaik, has been discharged from Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. According to the doctors, he is currently completely healthy. He will be staying in Mumbai for the rest of this week. This is good news for the people of Odisha. Many had been praying for Mr. Naveen Patnaik’s speedy recovery.

Jeypore: Smt. Minakshi Bahinipati from Jeypore has been appointed as the new President of the Odisha State Mahila Congress. A notification in this regard has been issued by the All India Congress Committee (AICC). Her appointment has been met with congratulatory messages and warm wishes from across the state.

Bhubaneswar: Manmohan Samal to become State BJP President again . HE filed his nomination as the sole candidate, making his selection a mere formality .The central BJP has crowned Manmohan Samal with the ‘golden pot’ of leadership, reaffirming its trust in his experience and leadership. He held the reins of the State BJP from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2023 till now. With this upcoming term, Samal…

Nabarangpur: On the auspicious occasion of Pabitra Bada Ekadashi, the three deities mounted on the chariot—Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath, and Devi Subhadra—gave darshan in their divine Suna Besha (golden attire) in Nabarangpur. In the evening, after the sacred Aarti was performed on the chariot, the Adharapana ritual was conducted. Following this, the deities appeared in their golden attire, enchanting all the devotees. Thousands of devotees…

Kotpad : Dasaratha Randhari from Bhatigaon in Nabarangpur district became the third winner of the Kotpad M Bazar Lucky Draw. His name was selected from among hundreds of participants, bringing joy and excitement to his village. The lucky draw aims to encourage local shopping and reward loyal customers.

Raighar: A Saraswata Literary Ceremony was organized by the Sanatan Smruti Sahitya Sansad at Tapan Kalyan Mandap, where a book release and poetry reading session took place. The first session, presided over by Dr. Dinabandhu Nandi, featured: Chief guest: Ballav Raut, former member of the Odisha Sahitya Academy Guest of honour: Preeti Snigdha Mahapatra, MP representative Keynote speaker: Manorama Mahapatra, veteran poet Special guest: Umesh…