Kandhamal Bringing pride to Kandhamal district, Chinmaya Tripathy from the village of Sarangagarh, under K. Nuagaon block, has achieved a remarkable feat. Chinmaya, the only son of well-known local businessman Radhakanu Tripathy, was always a favorite among students and teachers at Sarangagarh Government High School for his academic excellence. Later, he pursued higher education in Brahmapur, completing his postgraduate studies in Electronic Science at a…
District-Level Priests’ Association Meeting Convened at Bishamacuttack
Rayagada: A district-level meeting of temple priests under the cultural wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Dharma Jagaran Coordination was held in the premises of Maa Tarini Temple at Bishamacuttack located in Rayagada district. The meeting was presided over by Shri Simanchal Achari, the head priest of the Maa Tarini Peetha. Several prominent spiritual leaders were present at the event, including Yogishree Chaitanya Ramji,…
Lightning Strike Causes Eastern Facade of Mahima Gadi to Collapse in Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal : A powerful lightning strike late Sunday night caused the complete collapse of the eastern facade of the world-famous Mahima Gadi Temple in Joranda, Dhenkanal district. Around 6 AM today, locals of the Joranda area arrived at the site upon receiving the news and gathered to inspect the damage within the temple premises. According to sources from the Mahima sect, the lightning strike was…
New Eye Care Center Inaugurated at Phulbani Rotary Club Premises
Phulbani A newly established Eye Care Center was inaugurated at the Phulbani Rotary Club premises. Rotary District Governor Yajnasish Mahapatra attended the event as the chief guest and officially inaugurated the center. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Mahapatra stated that this Eye Care Center would greatly benefit the underprivileged people of Kandhamal district. Among the dignitaries present were: Secretary General, Bhubaneswar: Rasananda Raut President of…
Marada Mahima Promotion Committee Convenes Key Meeting in Polasara
Polasara, A significant meeting of the Marada Mahima Promotion Committee, formed to preserve and promote the sanctity of Shri Jagannath’s sacred site at Marada, was held on Sunday at Public Women’s College, Banaramachandrapur (Nuapalli). The meeting was presided over by social worker Shyam Sundar Sahu. The agenda included discussions on registering the trust and planning future activities. It was emphasized that devotees visiting Marada should…
Kotpad Farmers Set to Agitate Over Delay in Paddy Lifting
Kotpad: Due to continuous rainfall, farmers in Kotpad block are facing severe trouble with the lifting of paddy from 15 mandis. As lifting is delayed, farmers have been forced to cover their paddy with plastic sheets under the open sky. Although the deadline for paddy lifting is July 30, farmers are worried. In this situation, farmer leaders have met the Jeypore Sub-Collector and submitted a…
Tragedy in Jharigaon: Young Man Dies as Tractor Overturns on Hilly Farmland
Jharigaon : A tragic incident occurred yesterday afternoon when a tractor overturned while ploughing hilly farmland, resulting in the death of the driver on the spot. The deceased has been identified as Sahadev Muduli (27), son of Kusha Muduli, from Mundkhauda village under Chakla Padar Panchayat, Jharigaon Police Station jurisdiction. According to reports, the tractor lost balance and overturned during the ploughing operation. The tractor…
Fighting to Survive: Cancer-Stricken Mangal Dei Battles for Life in Jharigaon
Jharigaon For the past one and a half years, Mangal Dei, a woman suffering from oral cancer, has been struggling for her life. After seeking treatment at Cuttack, Raipur, Koraput Medical College, and the District Headquarters Hospital, she has now been bedridden at home for the last two months, having lost hope of survival. Mangal Dei is the wife of Jagannath Shanta from Bar Bakuli…
Empowering Change: Tola Uplifts Tribal Communities in Malkangiri
Malkangiri : Following the Mahua season, Tola fruit has now started to appear in the tribal-dominated district of Malkangiri, Odisha. Trees are currently abundant with ripe Tola, and the fruits have begun to fall to the ground. This seasonal change has brought a wave of happiness among Adivasi (tribal) and forest-dwelling communities. Once collected, these fruits are either processed to extract oil at home or…
Merger Ceremony Marks New Political Alignments at BJP Office in Kotpad
Kotpad : A merger ceremony was held today at the BJP office in Kotpad, Koraput district. Inspired by the good governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and witnessing the effective administration under the current BJP-led state government, several individuals joined the party. In the presence of Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhattarai, many active workers from the opposition party, including the…