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Gunupur: Two women died due to a lightning strike in the Gudari area of Rayagada district on Monday. The deceased have been identified as Sonali Gouda and Rupali Gouda from Mili Dhepsahi in Gudari. Another person was reportedly seriously injured in the incident and is currently undergoing treatment at the Gunupur Sub-Divisional Hospital.

Koraput:  A press conference was organized by the BJP at the Koraput Municipality Auditorium, during which Rajya Sabha Member Sujit Kumar highlighted the successes of the state government on the occasion of completing one year in office. He emphasized various schemes initiated during the year, including the Subhadra Yojana, Madhusingh Pocket Allowance, and developments in the agriculture sector, all aimed at fulfilling the dream of…

Koraput: On a one-day visit to Koraput district, the State Minister for Environment and Forest, Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, participated in various programs. He first inaugurated a blood donation camp organized by the District Excise Department at Koraput Police Ground. At the camp, 115 units of blood were collected from officials and staff of various departments. Present at the blood donation program were Koraput MLA…

Malkangiri– A father who worked tirelessly day and night in the dairy business to ensure his daughter gets a good job has now seen his dreams come true. To fulfill her father’s aspirations, his daughter prepared day and night for the NEET exam — and today, those efforts have paid off. Bringing pride to the district and joy to her family, the student is none…

Kotpad: The Raja festival has been celebrated with much enthusiasm from the urban centers to the rural pockets of the Kotpad region. This year, special arrangements were made in village neighborhoods with great excitement. While Raja was observed across Odisha with joy, this year the festivities in villages surpassed those in urban areas. In the villages, young girls and women enthusiastically celebrated Raja by setting…

Bhubaneswar: The Headmaster will provide a checklist. Before the school reopens, the Headmaster shall inspect and verify the school building, drinking water facilities, kitchen room, electrical equipment, and other teaching materials and submit the checklist accordingly

Buguda: An Odia youth reportedly died in a gas explosion in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on June 15. The incident occurred when a gas stove exploded, leading to a fire accident. The deceased has been identified as Saurabh Sahu (25), son of the late Bansidhar Sahu from Manitara village under Buguda block in Ganjam district. Saurabh’s father, Bansidhar Sahu, who used to support the family by driving…

Belaguntha:  A young man from the Belaguntha area was critically injured in a motorcycle accident this morning and has been shifted to Berhampur Medical College, according to reports. As per the information, at around 11:20 AM today, Badal Khandual of Alia Sahi, Belaguntha, was heading towards Kumarshuni on his scooter to attend a feast. At that time, near Patharapalli, a head-on collision occurred with another…

Bhubaneswar: Preparations have begun ahead of school reopening on June 20. The Department of School and Mass Education has issued directives to clean everything from classrooms to toilets. Schools are instructed to clean classrooms, the campus, and remove overgrown bushes and weeds in the premises. Mid-day meals will be served to students from the very first day of reopening. Therefore, the department has directed checks…

Koraput: The sandalwood forests that once thrived in the jungles of Koraput district have now disappeared. The soil, water, and climate of the district were favorable for sandalwood trees, leading to widespread plantation during the reign of kings and feudal lords. These plantations later matured into full-grown forests. The sandalwood logs used for Lord Jagannath in Puri were once sourced from here. However, due to…