Sakhigopal (Puri):31/10/25: More than two lakh devotees from across Odisha flocked to the famous Sakhigopal Temple on Friday to witness the sacred Radha Pada Darshan on the auspicious occasion of Anla Navami, observed in the holy month of Kartika. The divine feet of Goddess Radha are unveiled for devotees only once a year on this day. A massive turnout was seen since early morning, ...

Nuapada, Dt. 27/10/2025:The second-level randomization and pairing of EVM and VVPAT machines for the 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency by-election were carried out in the presence of Election Observer Shri Prakash Bindu and District Election Officer-cum-District Magistrate Shri Madhusudan Dash. The process was completed through the login of Sub-Collector and Returning Officer Smt. Surmi Soren. For election preparedness, all the voting machines ...

Newdelhi: 25/10/25:Mayurbhanj district has earned the Best Performing District Award under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a national initiative designed to empower tribal communities and support the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. On October 17, President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to Mayurbhanj Collector Hemakanta Say during a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This recognition celebrates the district’s exceptional ...

Bhubaneswar Dt. 24.10.2025 :- Today was the last date for withdrawal of nomination papers for the 71-Nuapada Assembly By-Election. Candidates were permitted to withdraw their nominations between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. However, no candidate withdrew their nomination papers. Consequently, a total of 14 candidates will contest in the Nuapada Assembly By-Election. The contesting candidates include Shri Jay Dholakia from ...

Puri, Oct 19: Ahead of Payashradha, which coincides with Diwali, the sacred town of Puri is set to witness a surge of devotees gathering at the Singhadwara of the Jagannath Temple to perform the traditional ritual of lighting Kaunriya sticks and chanting “Badabadua Daka.” The age-old practice, deeply embedded in the spiritual heritage of Sri Kshetra, symbolizes guiding ancestral spirits with ...

Cuttack, 16/10/2025: In a compassionate initiative to bring joy, learning, and comfort to child patients, a Pediatric Library has been established in the old building, 1st floor at the Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer (AHPGIC), Cuttack. The newly set-up Pediatric Library is dedicated to children undergoing treatment at AHPGIC, to provide them with a friendly, vibrant, and nurturing ...

Bhubaneswar, Oct 15: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday named senior leader and former Odisha Minister Snehangini Chhuria as its candidate for the upcoming by-election to the Nuapada Assembly constituency. Chhuria, a seasoned politician with deep roots in the region, is expected to bolster the party’s prospects in the bypoll.The Nuapada bypoll was necessitated following the death of Rajendra Dholakia ...

Bhubaneswar:14/10/25:In a significant step towards biodiversity conservation and eco-tourism, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held discussions today at Lok Seva Bhawan with officials from the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department, as well as the Keonjhar district administration, to advance plans for the state’s second Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) in Sanaghagara, Keonjhar. This ambitious initiative will span approximately ...

Dhamra, 07.10.2025: The Literature Conclave was started with the lighting of the lamp by the Principal, Mrs Krisnapriya Sarangi, along with other distinguished luminaries. A mind-blowing devotional dance with Dhyana Shlokam was performed. Mr Akashdip Banerjee gave the keynote address and briefed about the importance of the conclave. In the first session, Mr Rajendra Kumar Rout, Lecturer in English, Dhamarai ...

 Nuapada:6/10/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi made a significant visit to Nuapada district today, inaugurating and announcing a slew of development projects worth over Rs 1,101 crore, aimed at boosting infrastructure, irrigation, and urban amenities in the region. The visit underscores the state government’s commitment to equitable growth across Odisha, with a special focus on underserved western districts.During a public ...