The Nuapada byelection is set for November 11. Congress has nominated Ghasiram Majhi. The BJP and BJD are in intense discussions to select their candidates and plan strategies. This election is a significant test for the new BJP government in Odisha. The BJD aims to retain the seat to show continued strength.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a crucial case regarding the declaration of Jharkhand’s Saranda forests as a sanctuary. Expressing dissatisfaction with the state’s delay, the court previously issued a contempt notice. Despite forming a ministerial group, the notification remains pending, prompting further scrutiny and debate over potential revenue losses versus environmental protection.
Sweden is pioneering a unique tourism initiative, ‘The Swedish Prescription,’ encouraging doctors to recommend visits to the country for patient wellbeing. This evidence-based campaign promotes nature, lifestyle, and cultural activities like forest walks and fika as stress relief and mental health support, aiming to normalize non-medical interventions.
NDA constituents in Jharkhand have united to contest the Ghatshila bypoll on November 11, aiming to secure a victory. The INDIA bloc will also field a joint candidate after a meeting on October 15. Both alliances expressed confidence in their prospects, with the NDA criticizing the state government’s performance.
Continuous erosion along the Brahmaputra river in Dibrugarh led to the sudden submergence of a large land formation, including a yoga centre and playground, on Tuesday. Authorities were caught off guard by the rapid event, prompting immediate deployment of resources to halt further damage and reinforce the Dibrugarh Town Protection dyke.
IGNOU is launching a new regional centre in Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj, to boost higher education access for disadvantaged groups in northern Odisha. This expansion, IGNOU’s fourth in the state, will improve reach in districts like Keonjhar and Balasore. The centre aims to offer diverse, affordable courses, empowering students, professionals, and homemakers across the region.
A father in Garhwa district allegedly murdered his 18-year-old daughter and her two-day-old son in a suspected honour killing. The accused, Anil Chaudhary, confessed to killing them on October 4 after his daughter eloped and married a relative. Their bodies were exhumed near a river and sent for post-mortem.
Young advocate Tanuj Samaddar will address the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, aiming to highlight Assam’s vanishing wetlands and biodiversity. He stresses the need for global attention on local environmental issues, advocating for sustainable Public-Private Partnerships to protect the region’s natural heritage and indigenous communities from encroachment.
Ranchi’s private schools are now accepting applications for nursery and LKG admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. Many CBSE and CISCE affiliated institutions have begun releasing forms online and offline, with some offering interactive sessions and others prioritizing proximity. Parents are advised to prepare documents and monitor school websites for deadlines and criteria.
Durga Puja welcome gates and company hoardings remain on Ranchi roads, causing significant traffic congestion and slowing vehicle movement. Police are urging puja committees to remove these structures promptly. A new drive to check vehicle registration certificates has also commenced.
