Nabarangpur: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities organized an assessment camp at the District Divyang Rehabilitation Center, located within the premises of the Nabarangpur District Hospital, to evaluate and plan surgical treatment for children with congenital clubfoot. The camp was visited by District Collector Dr. Subhankar Mahapatra, who emphasized the importance of necessary medical treatment for children with clubfoot. A…
Pakistan to Face New Zealand in Thrilling Opening Match on Wednesday
Karachi: All speculations are coming to an end. Pakistan’s long-awaited dream of hosting an ICC tournament after 29 years has finally come true. After hosting the 1986 World Cup, Pakistan is now set to organize the ICC Champions Trophy. On Wednesday, the host nation, Pakistan, will face New Zealand in the opening match. Both teams have previously won the Champions Trophy. This marks the 9th…
Samagra Shiksha Employees’ Pen-Down Protest Crosses 21 Days
Tentulikhunti, Nabarangpur District – The pen-down protest by Samagra Shiksha employees in the Tentulikhunti block has reached its 21st day. Employees appointed at the office of the Group Education Officer in Tentulikhunti are participating in this movement. The protest continues with demands for salary disbursement as per the 30th EC and regularization of jobs. On the 28th of last month, the employees submitted a memorandum…
Congress Launches ‘Sankalp Padayatra’ to Rally Support
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Congress has commenced its Sankalp Padayatra from today. Under the leadership of newly appointed President Bhakta Charan Das, more than a hundred Congress workers have embarked on this march towards Puri. This evening, the Padayatra reached Pipili, and on February 20, after having the darshan of Lord Jagannath in Puri, the President will officially start his political activities in Odisha. At around…
Migrant Worker Dies After Falling from Moving Train; MLA Ensures Body’s Return
Baipariguda: The dead body of a migrant worker who lost his life after falling from a moving train has reached his village following the intervention of the local MLA. The final rites were performed in a grief-stricken atmosphere upon the arrival of the body. According to sources, Binod Khara (43), a resident of Kurkuti village under Bodaput Panchayat in Baipariguda police limits, had been working…
Khutugaon School Locked as Protest Erupts Over Teacher’s Transfer
Raighar: Tension erupted on Tuesday at Khutugaon Upper Primary School in Raighar block of Nabarangpur district over the transfer of teacher Rajesh Kumar Behera. Demanding the cancellation of his transfer, students and parents locked the school gate and staged a protest. Block President Guptaprasad Jha tried to pacify the protesters and informed the Block Education Officer (BEO) Ishwar Majhi about the situation over the phone.…
Grand Celebrations Mark Annual Function of Ashram School, Kolanara
Mukundapur, Kolanara: The annual function of Ashram School in Jhoradi, Kolanara Block, was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The event was presided over by the school’s Headmaster Santosh Kumar Mohapatra, along with Sarpanch Ananta Mandangi, ABEO Pitridev Bidika, School Management Committee President Chintamani Pirbaka, retired teacher Arjun Nimala, CRCC Shiva Behera, and Ashram School chairman. The chief guest of the program was Shyamghan Bhuyan, the Education…
Odisha Weather Alert: Rain Starts Today, North Odisha to See Heavy Downpour from 20th
Bhubaneswar: Rain will start in the state from Wednesday. Light rainfall is expected in various places in North and Coastal Odisha. From the 20th, extensive areas of North Odisha are likely to experience rain, according to senior meteorologist Professor Surendra Nath Pashupalak. According to Professor Pashupalak’s forecast, thunderstorms with lightning may occur in North Odisha from the 20th to the 23rd. During these four days,…
Yellow Bridge Park Development Resumes in Jeypore with Rs6.9 Lakh Allocation
Jeypore: Efforts are underway to make the local Yellow Bridge area more attractive. The park construction near Sukhia Guda, close to Sati Guda Dam, has resumed. Previously, pathways, an open gym, and play equipment for children were installed. Now, ornamental trees are being planted for beautification, and a drainage system is being developed. The Irrigation Department has allocated Rs6.90 lakh for this purpose. The amount is…
Union Agriculture Minister Announces Major Boost for Swachh Bharat Initiative
Baipariguda: Environmental protection is a concern everywhere. The government is taking independent initiatives and implementing various programs to raise public awareness through multiple measures. With this vision, students from the Youth Club and Eco Club of R. Bhaluguda Upper Primary School in Baipariguda Block, Koraput District, launched a village cleanliness and awareness program. Under the leadership of teacher Kahnu Charan Hara, students, parents, and villagers…