Dhanteras Wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Mohan Chanran Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and several other leaders wished the countrymen on the occasion of Dhanteras and prayed for their 'well-being and prosperity.

Message For Youths

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan shared a motivational message on social media, urging India’s youth to actively shape the nation’s future. He wrote, “The future won’t shape itself, it’s in your hands to build the India you dream of,” inspiring widespread engagement online.

Dholakia Files Nominations

Bharatiya Janta Party candidate Jay Dholakia filed his nomination papers before the Returning Officer for the bypoll to Nuapada Assembly constituency in Odisha. Voting for the bypoll will be held on November 11.

Similipal Opens Door

Similipal National Park has reopened to visitors after being closed since June 30 due to the monsoon. The reopening is expected to give a significant boost to eco-tourism in the region.

Two-Hour Window

The Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar issued Diwali firecracker guidelines, allowing only green crackers in line with Supreme Court orders. Bursting of firecrackers is restricted to 7 PM–9 PM on Diwali day.

Additional Holiday

The Odisha government declared an additional public holiday on October 20, in view of the Diwali celebrations. With this, the government employees and institutions across the state will have two-day holiday, including October 21.

Odisha Honoured

Odisha has been conferred the prestigious title of Best Performing State under the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan. CM Majhi extended his heartfelt congratulations.

Cyclone Threat Looms

The India Meteorological Department has predicted a low-pressure area forming near October 21, which may intensify into a depression or cyclonic storm by October 24 over the southeast Bay of Bengal, driven by upper air circulation over the south Andaman Sea region.

Afghanistan Exits Pakistan Series

Following a tragic attack by Pakistani regime that killed cricketers Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has pulled out of the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Zoravar Shoots Bronze

Indian shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu made history by winning bronze in men’s trap at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 in Athens, Greece.