Kotpad: The birth anniversary of Vikram Dev Varma was celebrated at the Kotpad Gopabandhu Library, organized by Kotpad Sambad Sahitya Ghar and Jeypore Sahitya Parishad. The event was presided over by Ganesh Chandra Panda, President of Kotpad Sambad Sahitya Ghar. Chief guests included Harihara Karasudha Pattnaik (former president of Jeypore Sahitya Ghar), Niranjan Panigrahi (editor of Sahitya Parishad), Pankaj Kumar Patra, Jitendranath Mahapatra, and Pushpalata…
Students Shine at Gopabandhu Memorial Speech Competition in Kotpad
Kotpad, A memorial speech competition in honor of Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das was organized at the Kotpad Gopabandhu Library. The event was held under the chairmanship of Library President Ganesh Chandra Panda. At the beginning of the program, floral tributes were paid to Utkalmani. Speaking on the occasion, it was said that Gopabandhu Das’s contribution to the identity of the Odia language, culture, and service to…
Low-Pressure Area Likely Over Bay of Bengal, Heavy Rain Forecast for Odisha and Eastern States
Bhubaneswar: There is a possibility of a low-pressure system forming within the next 12 hours. Due to the impact of the low-pressure, 4 districts are expected to receive heavy rainfall for 3 days. Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj districts will experience rainfall. Heavy to very heavy rain may occur with lightning and thunder. The Regional Meteorological Centre has issued an Orange Warning for the 4 districts. Coastal areas and adjoining regions…
From Mourning to Mockery: Malkangiri Crematorium Turns Into Selfie Spot
Malkangiri: The word crematorium (Shmashan) often evokes fear and dread. Traditionally, people avoid going near cremation grounds, and if such a site lies along a road, passersby feel uneasy, especially at night. It is believed that spirits linger near crematoriums, and strange sounds—like howling or whispers—often reinforce this belief, creating fear in the minds of people. However, one such crematorium in Malkangiri district headquarters has…
Garbage Pit Turns into Health Hazard on Alia Road, Malkangiri Residents Blame Municipal Negligence
Malkangiri: The Malkangiri Municipality has shown blatant negligence and apathy toward the rural population. A massive open garbage pit has been lying unattended for a long time beside the main road connecting Goudaguda Panchayat to Malkangiri town, raising serious concerns over the responsibilities of municipal authorities. This road is used daily by a large number of villagers, including school and college students, who are the…
Odisha Revenue Officials’ Association Threatens Indefinite Work Boycott Over Pay and Promotion Demands
Malkangiri, : The Odisha Revenue Officials’ Association has announced that if their long-standing demands are not fulfilled, they will launch an indefinite work boycott starting July 14. This decision was taken in a recent executive committee meeting of the state body. In Malkangiri, under the leadership of District President C.H.P. Krishna Rao, the district unit of the Association submitted a 10-point charter of demands to…
Malkangiri District Holds Revenue Review Meeting to Strengthen Land Governance
Malkangiri: A District Revenue Review Meeting was held at the Sadbhavana Conference Hall of the District Panchayat Office in Malkangiri. The meeting was chaired by District Collector Ashish Ishwar Patil and attended by Additional District Collector (Revenue) Bedabar Pradhan, Sub-Collector Durjyodhan Bhoi, all Tehsildars, Additional Tehsildars, Deputy Collector (Revenue), Assistant District Collector (Revenue), and officials and staff from various other departments of the district. The…
ISKCON to organize 150+ Rath Yatras across India, to feed 2.5 lakh pilgrims daily in Puri
26th June 2025: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON India) will be organizing over 150 Rath Yatras of Lord Jagannath across the India in 100 cities and towns from Kerala to Punjab and Tripura to Gujarat between 27th June (Ashadha Shukla Dvitiya) to 5th July (Ashadha Shukla Trayodashi). As part of ISKCON’s annual services to Lord Jagannath’s devotees during Rath Yatra, ISKCON monks and volunteers, with the support…
Time Off, Big Impact: K Raheja Corp’s Purpose-Driven Volunteering Initiative Supports Underprivileged Students
~ Over 45 employees unite to creatively empower young learners through the ‘Paint a Pair, Show You Care’ initiative ~ Mumbai, June 26, 2025: K Raheja Corp, India’s leading real estate conglomerate, recently concluded its impactful ‘Paint a Pair, Show You Care’ initiative under its flagship ‘Time Off for Volunteering’ programme. In collaboration with NGO – ConnectFor, this event was part of the broader ‘Back to School’ campaign, aiming to support underprivileged school children from the Jhanvi Charitable…
CM Nayab Singh Saini Flags Off M3M Foundation’s ‘Neev Se Shikhar Tak’
CM Nayab Singh Saini Flags Off M3M Foundation’s ‘Neev Se Shikhar Tak’: 11 Underprivileged Haryana Girls to Train for Mountaineering in Honour of PM Modi’s 11 Years in Office Kurukshetra, June 26, 2025: In a heartfelt tribute to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s 11 years of inspiring leadership, M3M Foundation has launched a powerful initiative to uplift dreams. The Foundation has selected 11 underprivileged girls from…