Bhubaneswar: Due to the influence of a cyclonic circulation, several areas in interior Odisha have experienced light to moderate rainfall. Alongside this, parts of coastal Odisha, including Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, and Khordha districts, have witnessed rain accompanied by lightning and thunder. As a result of this weather system, temperatures across the state have dropped, leading to cooler conditions. For tomorrow, the India Meteorological Department…
Cleaning Drive Launched Across Various Panchayats in Kosagumuda
Kosagumuda: In Kosagumuda block, a cleaning drive has been launched across 26 panchayats to clear drains and garbage. This initiative follows the publication of a news report in the ‘Sakal’ newspaper on May 31, highlighting the lack of cleanliness in the region. In response to the report, Group Development Officer Ashish Tripathy promptly issued letters to the executive officers of all 26 panchayats, directing them…
Memorandum Presented to Executive Officer in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur: On behalf of the Nabarangpur CT Gents Committee, a delegation met the new Executive Officer of Nabarangpur Municipality, Ashok Kumar Kantha, and discussed various issues faced by the local residents in the municipal area. Under the leadership of President Jagannath Mahapatra, a memorandum listing various demands was formally presented to the officer. Upon receiving the memorandum, the Executive Officer assured the committee that he…
District-Level Public Hearing Camp Conducted in Kotpad
Kotpad: A district-level joint public hearing camp was held on the premises of the Kotpad Panchayat Samiti office in Koraput district. The camp was led by Koraput District Collector V.Kiririvasan. During the hearing, a total of 120 complaints were submitted, which included 25 individual grievances and 95 group grievances. Most of the complaints were related to issues such as delays and problems in Aadhaar card…
Koraput National Highway Blocked Demanding Arrest of Accused and Compensation for Deceased’s Family
Koraput: A blockade was staged on National Highway-26 in front of Sunabeda Police Station in Koraput district. As a result, thousands of vehicles were stuck for hours along the highway. According to reports, on 06/06/2025, two youths were seriously injured after being hit by an unidentified vehicle. They were admitted to Sahid Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital, Koraput for treatment. One of the injured…
National Christian Front, Malkangiri Branch Submits Memorandum to District Collector
Malkangiri: The National Christian Front, Malkangiri branch, today submitted a three-point memorandum addressed to the Hon’ble President of India through the District Collector of Malkangiri. Similar memorandums have been submitted in all districts across the country today by respective branches of the organization. The three-point memorandum primarily focuses on: 1. Ensuring the safety and security of the Christian community in Odisha. 2. Investigating and punishing…
Grand Sankirtan Festival and Folk Art Gathering Celebrated in Malkangiri
Malkangiri: A grand Sankirtan and Folk Art Gathering was held in Malkangiri town, filling the entire atmosphere with spiritual fervor through chants of “Hare Krishna, Hare Rama”. The event was jointly organized under the guidance of the Odisha Government’s Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, with the full cooperation of departmental officials, the District Collector, and the District Administration. As part of the program,…
Permanent Jagannath Temple Inaugurated in Tribal-Dominated Chandanguda Village, Malkangiri
Malkangiri: A grand celebration was held for the installation of a new permanent Jagannath Temple and the Ashtam Prahari Nama Sankirtan (eight-phase devotional chanting) in Chandanguda village, located in Padmagiri Panchayat under Malkangiri district, a tribal-dominated region. The event began on Saturday morning with a Kalash Yatra involving 108 sacred pots, which were ceremoniously placed around the temple premises. Today, the Ashtam Prahari Nama Sankirtan…
Explosion in Sukma’s Konta Claims Life of Additional SP Akash Rao
Sukma An IED explosion occurred in Konta, located in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. The blast, triggered by a landmine planted by Naxals, resulted in the martyrdom of Additional SP Akash Rao Girpunje. The TI (Town Inspector) of Konta Police Station and the SDPO (Sub-Divisional Police Officer) also sustained injuries in the incident. This tragic event happened during a routine patrolling operation by the security forces. Following…
Kuni Rath Construction Work in Final Stage at Kolanara
Kolanara: Preparations for the Rath Yatra in Kolanara have begun. The construction of the Kuni Rath (small chariot) has reached its final stage. Every year, the height of Lord Mahaprabhu’s chariot is gradually increased. The new chariot, made from fresh wood, is currently being painted by the youth of the village. Chariot artisan K. Nageshwar begins the construction each year after preparing and treating the…