Bhubaneswar, Jan, 09: As part of the Jagannath Cultural Awareness Program organized by the Shree Jagannath Cultural Promotion Organization, a commendable bhajan dance performance was presented by young children. Ananya Samantaray’s daughter performed an impressive bhajan dance on “Shree Kamala Bhajan” dedicated to Lord Govinda, which was very captivating. Another child, Aparna Tripathy, also gave a beautiful dance performance on the bhajan “Mo Kala Mohan…
Shiva Idol at Tagorakota and Manyamkonda Cave Emerge as Major Tourist Attractions
Malkangiri, Jan, 09: At the beginning of the New Year, Malkangiri district has seen a surge in tourists. The large idol of Lord Mahadev (Shiva) atop Tagorakota hill in Kalimela block and the nearby ancient rock cave at Manyamkonda have become the main attractions for visitors. The gigantic Shiva idol, perched on a high hill in a meditative posture, can be seen from a long…
Water Panchayat Successfully Organized at Poteru Barrage
Korukonda, Jan, 09: Under the leadership of the Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department, Er. Trup Kumar Patra, a Water Panchayat event was successfully conducted at the Poteru Water Resources site located in Balimela town under Korukonda block, Malkangiri district. This event marked the completion of the annual division-level water allocation for the current year. The program began with the ceremonial lighting of lamps,…
United Way Bengaluru and Marvell CSR Partner steps-up Rural Development initiatives in Chikkaballapura district under ‘Rural Rising’
Bagepalli, Jan 8: United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), with the CSR support of Marvell, is implementing Rural Rising, an integrated rural development flagship campaign in Bagepalli taluk of Chikkaballapura district. The initiative is guided by a shared vision to strengthen rural communities through focused interventions in education, health and sanitation, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability. As part of this Rural Rising program, an E-Bike Handover Ceremony was…
Gravity Bath Acquires Italian Luxury Brand DILUSSO, Ushering in a New Era of Design-Led Global Bathware
Gravity Bath Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s fastest-growing premium bathware companies, has announced the acquisition of DILUSSO, a distinguished Italian luxury bathware brand renowned for its sculptural design language, artisanal metalcraft, and precision engineering. The strategic acquisition signals Gravity Bath’s decisive move towards building a globally competitive, design-driven luxury bathware portfolio that seamlessly blends European artistry with Indian innovation. Founded in Italy, DILUSSO has earned strong…
From celebration to chaos: Rashi’s wedding leaves Pushpa at an emotional breaking point in Sony SAB’s Pushpa Impossible
Sony SAB’s Pushpa Impossible continues to strike a chord with audiences through the inspiring journey of Pushpa (Karuna Pandey), an ordinary woman with extraordinary grit. From a devoted homemaker to a determined lawyer, the show traces her rise against every challenge, as she refuses to be defined by life’s setbacks and remains steadfast in her beliefs and resilience. In the upcoming episodes, Pushpa’s daughter Rashi (Akshaya Hindalkar) marries Rishabh (Shrey…
Coordination Meeting of Health and ICDS Departments under the Chairmanship of the District Collector
Malkangiri, Jan, 08: A joint coordination meeting of the Health and ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) departments was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, with the aim of bringing improvements in maternal and child health and nutrition in the district. The meeting emphasized the health check-ups of pregnant and postpartum women, as well as the care of newborns. The District Collector…
Naveen Patnaik’s Message to Party Cadre on BJD’s 29th Foundation Day
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: Naveen’s Message on the 29th Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Foundation Day On the 29th foundation day of BJD, the party supreme leader addressed party leaders and workers. Naveen Patnaik addressed party workers at Shankha Bhavan. Key messages from Naveen on the BJD Foundation Day: “2000–24 was a golden era for Odisha.” “BJD is here and will continue to be in the future.” “There…
645 km Three-Ring Road to Be Constructed
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: Connecting Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Will become an economic region Key points: A 645-kilometer-long 3-ring road will be constructed Plan to develop cities in the entire region as ‘growth hubs’ Decision taken in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at Lokseva Bhavan
Kinnar Community Gets Opportunity at MP Sports Festival
Nabarangpur, Jan, 08: At the Shami Bhavan premises in Nabarangpur, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Biharri Chala Bajpayee, Good Governance Day, and the Member of Parliament (MP) Level Sports Festival, the district administration provided members of the Kinnar community an opportunity to perform dance. Khusi Balabhadra Majhi honored the community members. By offering opportunities to Kinnar members in various programs, the administration…
Arda Ashram School Hosts Fifth Annual Alumni Meet
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: The fifth annual alumni meet of the 1977 matric batch of Arda Ashram 3 was held today, 25th December 2025, Thursday, at Bhubaneswar Farm House in Kadobahal, Jharsuguda, under the Utkal Samaj, Jharsuguda, located in the Kirmira block of Sundargarh district. The event was hosted by Shri Keshab Chandra Nayak. The meet was conducted under the chairmanship of Shri Yudhishthira Patel, former president…
One Tonne of Vegetables Exported from Odisha to Dubai
New Delhi, Jan, 08: People in Dubai will now get to taste garlic and French beans grown by farmers of Odisha. Besides garlic and French beans, they will also enjoy other green vegetables from Odisha such as pointed gourd (potala), papaya, and potatoes. Last Wednesday, farmers from Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts of Odisha successfully exported 1,000 kilograms (one tonne) of fresh horticultural produce to Dubai…
Green Stickers to Be Affixed on Vehicles: Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: Vehicles having a Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will be fitted with a green sticker. This was informed by Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena. The Transport Department will provide the green stickers. Action will be taken against vehicles that do not have a pollution certificate. As Road Safety Month is approaching, the PUCC drive has been relaxed/streamlined. The fines increased in 2019 will be…
Protection of Lives and Environment Is the Duty of Security Personnel
Malkangiri, Jan, 08: Deputy Commandant Debesh Ranjan Pradhan of the 4th Special Security Battalion stated that protecting people’s lives and property along with safeguarding the environment is a collective responsibility. He said that the responsibility of ensuring the safety of life and property of the citizens of the country, the state, and every district has been entrusted to government security forces such as the CRPF,…
OSSTET Scheduled to Be Held on January 21
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: The OSSTET–2025 examination will be held on January 21. Both Paper–I and Paper–II will be conducted in a single sitting. The examination will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude at 12:30 PM. Candidates will be able to download the admit cards from the website starting January 10.
Bhanja and Madan Memorial Volleyball Tournament Inaugurated
Tikabali, Jan, 08: At Bahadasahi Chhak near Tikabali in Kandhamal district, a match of the Bhanja and Madan Memorial Volleyball Tournament was held today between Kandhamal Six and Daringbadi. In this contest, Kandhamal Six emerged victorious. The Director of Tikabali Seva English Medium School, Nutana Nayak, attended the event as the chief guest and said that victory is assured when the game is played with…
Triennial Conference of Revenue Employees’ Association Held
Nabarangpur,Jan, 08: The triennial conference of the Nabarangpur district unit of the Odisha Revenue Employees’ Association was held with great enthusiasm under the chairmanship of former president Ashutosh Mahanti. The programme was attended by Prasanna Kumar Nayak, State Executive President, as the chief guest. Other distinguished guests included Nityananda Bhatra, Koraput District Secretary; Manoj Barik, senior member from Koraput district; and S. Jagadish, State Vice-President.…
Naveen Patnaik Calls for Service, Self-Respect, and Struggle at BJD’s 29th Foundation Day
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08:At the 29th Foundation Day celebration of the Biju Janata Dal held at Sankha Bhavan, party president and the mass leader of four and a half crore Odias, Shri Naveen Patnaik, delivered a message of service, self-respect, and struggle. He advised party workers to continue the fight in the interest of the state and provided strategic guidance on how the party can return…
District-Level Employment Fair Held in Bhadrak
Asurali, Jan, 08: The Bhadrak district-level Employment Fair 2025 was organized on Tuesday at Asurali in Dhamnagar Block. The fair was seen as a symbol of hope and opportunity, aimed at providing new employment prospects for youth. Thousands of job-seeking young men and women were seen attending the event. Industrial establishments from within the district as well as from outside participated in the fair and…
Calligrapher and Poet Manoranjan Mahanti Conferred with “Shabda Kuber” Award
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 08: At the premises of Jiva Hotel in Bhubaneswar, the fifth annual celebration of the literary organization “Ama Aganare Saj Phula Paribara Sahitya Anusthan” was held with great enthusiasm. The programme was conducted under the guidance of the institution’s founder, Pradyumna Kumar Bhutia. The event was graced by Mihir Kumar Meher as the chief guest, Manoj Kumar Mishra as the keynote speaker, Santosh Kumar…
MP Inaugurates ‘Mission Shakti Café’ at Tumudibandh
Kandhama, Jan, 08: The Mission Shakti Café located within the Tumudibandh Block premises under the Baliguda subdivision of Kandhamal district was formally inaugurated by Kandhamal MP Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi. At the outset, women members of the Self-Help Groups, CRP-CM and MBK welcomed the guests by offering flowers and traditional scarves (uttariya). The programme was presided over by Tumudibandh Block Development Officer Banabihari Harpal. As the chief…